During the official three days of mourning for the late Bishop Emeritus Thomas V. Daily, there were many stories told about the bishop, the priest, the man.
Author: Ed Wilkinson
Bishop Daily Loved Being Among People of the Diocese
My neighbors still remember the day Bishop Thomas V. Daily came to bless my house. The Bishop and his secretary Msgr. Ralph Maresca walked through the rooms, sprinkling holy water and reciting prayers. We all then sat down to a meal with family and friends.
Visions of Fatima Continue to Intrigue Us to This Day
I expect a large audience on Friday and Saturday when NET-TV broadcasts live coverage of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Fatima. I say that because there is such great interest in the events that happened in that Portuguese city 100 years ago this weekend.
Democrats’ Anti-Life Stand Continues to Alienate People
Our first Letter to the Editor this week says it all. The recent statement by the newly elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee clearly states the position of the party when it comes to the life issue.
Liturgy Offers Hope, Healing To Victims of Sexual Abuse
“The scandal is NOT over,” said a survivor of clergy sexual abuse at the Brooklyn Diocese’s annual Mass for Hope and Healing.
Life Memorial Found Becomes The Miracle on Beach 88th St.
This is the story of a precious object that was lost and is now found and the members of the Knights of Columbus who made it all happen.
Security Was a Concern for Holy Week Services Here
We are living in troubled times. All you had to do was to look around at the tight security that surrounded Holy Week services and you knew that these are not the best of times.
Kevin’s Life and Death Proclaims Easter Message
As Holy Week began, we at DeSales Media, the parent group of The Tablet, participated in a personal account of the suffering and darkness of Good Friday followed by the joy of Resurrection on Easter Sunday as we pondered the death of our colleague, Kevin Cianciulli.
New Charities Residence Named for Bishop Daily
In a rare public appearance, Bishop Emeritus Thomas V. Daily was present for the dedication April 5 of the new Brooklyn Residence named in his honor sponsored by Catholic Charities.
Streets Will be Alive with Faith, Tradition During Holy Week
Sunday is Palm Sunday and it begins the holiest week of the Church’s year. Not only do we have the opportunities to attend the official liturgies of the Sacred Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday – but in Brooklyn and Queens we are fortunate to have a number of extra-liturgical events that help us observe the Passion of the Lord.
