Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.”
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Letters to the Editor, Week of November 1, 2025
Immigration: No Political Rhetoric; Thanks for the Sisters of St. Joseph’s; A Welcome Tribute to Father Ruskin Piedra; Charlie Kirk Memorial Sculpture
Finding Peace in Grief: A Reflection for All Souls’ Day
My very last summer job in the seminary before I was ordained a transitional deacon was at St. John’s Cemetery in Middle Village, New York. St. John’s Cemetery is truly one of the most beautiful and ornate cemeteries in our city. It is a place of serenity and prayer where the faithful can pray for the souls of their loved ones. I worked in the office of the cemetery, mostly filing, computer data entry, answering phones, and helping with grave locations.
A Catholic Perspective On NYC Mayoral Election
As this Tuesday’s election nears, New York City’s Catholic faithful, who make up roughly a third of the city’s population and could be a pivotal voting bloc within the Diocese of Brooklyn, face a profound moral decision.
Diocesan Assignments – November 1, 2025
PASTOR Very Rev. Michael J.S. Bruno, S.T.D., to pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer, East Flatbush, while remaining associate vicar for clergy and consecrated life and Censor Liborum, effective Oct. 15, 2025. ADMINISTRATOR (RELIGIOUS) Rev. Jeffrey J. Dionne, C.Ss.R., to administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sunset Park, effective Sept. 22, 2025. PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. […]
A Farewell on the Runway at JFK
At JFK Airport, a simple prayer on the runway turns into a moment of grace. Father Cezariusz Jastrzebski, chaplain of Our Lady of the Skies Chapel, reflects on blessing a traveler’s final flight.
Gaza Ceasefire Tested as Israel, Hamas Say the Other Violated Agreement
President Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement in Gaza was tested Oct. 28 as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to conduct strikes in Gaza as his government alleged Hamas violated a White House-backed ceasefire agreement by firing on Israeli forces and failing to return the remains of deceased hostages.
Pope Leo’s First Trip Will Focus on Ecumenical, Interreligious Relations
Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2.
Letters to the Editor, Week of October 25, 2025
Thankful Our Diocese Celebrates Latin Mass; Quite an Accomplishment; Election Day Thoughts; Viva Cristo Rey
Pope, British King Share Historic Prayer in Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel.