Cardinal Timothy Dolan was the main celebrant of the Mass that kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan March 17.
Author: Ed Wilkinson
Bay Ridge Hosts 23rd St. Patrick’s Parade
The Catholic schools of Bay Ridge were the big recipients of the proceeds from the 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade held on Sunday, March 20.
What Really Happened When Jesus Rose?
No one knows exactly what happened when Jesus rose from the dead. There was no one there to watch. No one took a photo. There is no footage. Even the Gospels do not describe the moment of Resurrection.
Renewed Appreciation For the Real Presence
During a recent DeSales Media Group day of recollection, I had a chance to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament and to think about the Real Presence of the Lord in the Eucharist.
Pro Vita Ceremony Honors Little Sisters, Calvary Staff
Co-Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the diocese’s annual Pro Vita Awards Mass honored two groups that care for the elderly and deal with end-of-life issues: the Little Sisters of the Poor and the staff at Calvary Hospital’s Brooklyn unit at NYU Lutheran Hospital, Sunset Park.
Little Sisters Deserve Pro Vita Recognition
I was happy to see the Little Sisters of the Poor receive the Diocese’s Pro Vita Award last weekend (See story on Page 3.). The Little Sisters have been the face of the Church’s struggle for religious freedom while going about its daily business. So, it was great to see them recognized for the work they do with the elderly, particularly at Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village.
‘Risen’ Is the Real Thing Among Religious Films
My prediction is that the film “Risen,” which is out in theaters right now, will be nominated for no Academy Awards next year. My recommendation is that, if you haven’t seen it already, you should go to see it this weekend.
What the Pope Really Said About Trump
The exchange between Pope Francis and Donald Trump was the biggest much-ado-about- nothing political story of the campaign. The headlines blared about the pope denouncing Trump and Trump firing back at the pope. It was all nonsense. A tempest in a fuselage.
Pope in Mexico Offers Reality Check to Church
One thing about Pope Francis is that he doesn’t mince words. He speaks directly to people and to problems and he offers practical solutions. No papal platitudes. No guessing where he stands. And while his words may have been spoken this past week in Mexico, they offer a reality to the Church around the globe. Just ask the Bishops of Mexico whom he addressed as a body in Mexico City last weekend. He spoke candidly about pitfalls that can tempt the clergy and he offered sound advice on how to avoid such problems.
Stay With NET-TV for The Pope in Mexico
Keep your TV tuned to NET during this Presidents’ Day weekend for complete coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Mexico. Here at DeSales Media, the parent company of NET-TV and The Tablet, we are excited that more viewers than ever can watch the papal trip live. That’s because NET was recently added to the Verizon/Fios […]