As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, both my parents set rules that almost never could be broken. One of which was to always be back home in time for dinner.
Author: Christine
A Blessing for Focusing On the Mystery of God
Teaching philosophy for most of my adult life has been a bless- ing and a grace in many ways that I never anticipated when I began teaching. There are several reasons why I consider my role as a teach- er of philosophy a blessing.
The Suspension of Father Capodanno’s Cause
As soon as one arrives in Staten Island from the Brooklyn side of the Bridge, one immediately finds oneself on Father Vincent Capodanno Boulevard.
Obituaries, Week of Aug. 27, 2022
Sister Teresa Collins, CSJ, (formerly Sister Teresa Michelle), a Sister of St. Joseph for 67 years, died July 26 in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.
Getting Teenagers Excited About Mass
Seemingly from the time I was in the cradle, my Catholic parents instilled in me the importance of going to Mass religiously (no pun intended) but were never able to articulate why we went, answering only “because we are Catholic, and that is what good Catholics do.”
Tragic Egypt Church Fire Spotlights Coptic Christians’ Struggle
Cries of grief rose, and fingers of blame were pointed in the wake of a tragic fire that gutted Martyr Abu Sefein Coptic Church and claimed the lives of 41 people including 15 children and the church bishop, Abdul Masih Bakhit.
Pope Meeting Off as Russian Patriarch Cancels Visit to Kazakhstan
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who was expected to meet Pope Francis at the Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, will not attend the interreligious gathering in September, a senior Russian Orthodox bishop said.
Back to School 2022
The Tablet offers this special supplement to help families gear up for the new school year. It is created in collaboration with local Catholic academies, schools and the Office of the Superintendent – Catholic School Support Services, as well as community partner
As Nuns Freed, Critics Complain of Campaign to ‘Wipe Out’ Christianity in Nigeria
Four nuns who were kidnapped in Nigeria’s southern Imo State on Sunday, Aug. 21, have been returned to their community.
USCCB Official Sees Enthusiasm Building for WYD 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal
Much has changed in the world since the seminal World Youth Day 1993 event in Denver put the event firmly on the map among North American Catholics.