hanks to the generosity of The Tablet’s readers, the annual Bright Christmas campaign raised $106,149.72, topping last year’s total by nearly $2,000.
Author: John Alexander
Catholic School Students Bring Christmas Spirit to Life in Annual Art Contest
Creativity and faith took center stage as The Tablet celebrated the winners of its annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” art contest. More than 300 young artists from 24 Catholic schools participated, showcasing artwork that reflected the true meaning of Christmas.
Touch of Grace: Jerry Garcia And the Gospel of the Dead
While the iconic skull and skeleton images have become synonymous with the Grateful Dead, fans may be surprised to learn that frontman Jerry Garcia was a man of faith.
Is AI A-OK? Christian Music Chart-Topper Sparks Debate
AI Christian music artist Solomon Ray has over 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has also scored a chart-topping Christian album.
‘Sing With Pope’ Series Offers Faithful Chant of a Lifetime
The new social media series “Let’s Sing with the Pope” offers the faithful a way to learn about Gregorian chants and sing along during Mass.
The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fund Brings Joy to St. Jude Shrine Church in Brooklyn
St. Jude Shrine Church is preparing for a “Christmas Joy” celebration in Brooklyn. The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fund helps bring it to life.
Historic Papal Trip Concludes With a Renewed Sense of Hope
Pope Leo XIV’s historic trip to Turkey and Lebanon brought renewed hope for Christian unity as he marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, met with Orthodox leaders, and called for peace in a region longing for stability.
Tim Zirkel Carries on Family Legacy in the Diocese of Brooklyn With Bright Christmas Fund Contributions
Tim Zirkel has accomplished a great deal in his life and career, and he credits his success to the values his father, Donald, and mother, Marie, instilled in him. His father, Donald, who was editor of The Tablet from 1966 to 1985 and served as a deacon in the diocese, created the Bright Christmas campaign in the 1960s.
Young Artists in Brooklyn and Queens Showcase Faith in Annual Christmas Art Competition
The Tablet, in collaboration with the Archbishop John Hughes Council of the Knights of Columbus, invites students to express their faith through art by participating in this year’s Digital Christmas art contest.
Bright Christmas Begins, Aims to Help Kids’ Dreams Come True
The Tablet’s time-honored tradition of raising money to ensure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning has officially begun, and we are asking our readers to contribute what they can to the 2025 Bright Christmas campaign.