Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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Letters to the Editor, Week of September 13, 2025
Praise for Bishop Raymond Chappetto; The Right to Live Free From Gun Violence
Obituaries, Week of September 13, 2025
Sister Jane Mary Mullen, CSJ
Jubilee in Rome Was Thrill of a Lifetime
The experience of traveling to Rome for the Jubilee with the Diocese of Brooklyn to see Pope Leo XIV was unbelievable. The experience remains vivid in my mind, as I recall the distinctive energy of being in the Church’s central location.
A Community of Faith and Hope
As the Diocese of Brooklyn opened its school doors this past week, it started with great hope. However, the start of school was punctuated by the tragic shooting in Minneapolis during an opening-day Mass for Annunciation Catholic School.
Resilience & Transformation: True Meaning of the Holy Cross
Every Sept. 14, Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. At first glance, it may seem strange to exalt a cross — a tool once associated with execution, shame, and death.Yet for Christians, this day is not about glorifying pain. It is about remembering the love of God that transformed the cross into the greatest sign of life and hope.
Witnessing St. Carlo Acutis’ Canonization
My dad, Vincent LeVien, works for the Diocese of Brooklyn. As a result, my family is often invited to attend special Church events. In April, we traveled to Italy for the canonization of then-Blessed Carlo Acutis, but it was canceled after Pope Francis died. So, instead of the canonization, we were there for the funeral of a pope, which is something I never thought I would get to witness.
New Saints Offer a New Missionary Way
The canonizations of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, which I was privileged to attend, taught me that becoming a saint means growing in holiness, which means staying close to Jesus, especially Jesus in the Eucharist.
In Solidarity With Those Who Suffer, Diocese of Brooklyn to Hold Day of Prayer and Penance on Sept. 15
In Brooklyn and Queens, faithful are invited to make a special effort with a day of prayer and penance on Monday, Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Crying Out to God Can Be Sign of Hope, Not Crisis of Faith, Pope Says
Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said.