In honor of the 1,700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, clergy from the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond came together on May 20 for a celebration that included psalms and hymns, biblical readings, and commentary about what unites the Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities.
Author: John Alexander
Rise and Shine: ‘Christ Is Risen’ Art Contest Celebrates Student Artists
Students from several diocesan schools celebrated a significant achievement May 6 as St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy in Belle Harbor, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, St. Peter Catholic Academy in Bensonhurst, and St. Saviour High School in Park Slope each had multiple winners in The Tablet’s “Christ Is Risen” Art Contest.
How ‘Conclave’ the Movie Blurs Lines Between Reality and Cinematic Drama
Following the passing of Pope Francis, interest in the 2024 film Conclave has soared, with a reported viewership spike of over 250% in the 24 hours after his death, according to data analytics firm Luminate.
A Papal First: Pope Visits Arab Peninsula to Promote Interfaith Relations
Among the many trips Pope Francis took after he was elected to the papacy in 2013, his historic first visit to the Arabian Peninsula was a landmark journey. He was the first pope to visit the region and meet with leaders from different religious backgrounds for an interfaith summit.
Catholic & Orthodox Parishes Raise Their Voices in Unison for Easter
With Catholic and Orthodox Easter falling on the same day this year, four parishes in Brooklyn are merging their choirs for a special concert.
Submissions Now Open! The Tablet Launches Easter Art Contest
Students from Brooklyn and Queens are being encouraged to release their inner Michelangelo, da Vinci, Dali, or Cezanne as The Tablet kicks off this year’s Easter art contest.
Faith Defined Illustrious Career of Roberta Flack, Who Once Played for the Pope in NYC
In one of her last interviews before her death on Feb. 24, four-time Grammy Award-winning music legend Roberta Flack explained that her career was defined by a song she loved to sing as a little girl in Sunday school.
How Christianity Shaped Bob Dylan’s Life and Music
In the late 1970s, music icon Bob Dylan was struggling through a low point in his career. His album “Street Legal” had received mixed reviews and his movie “Renaldo and Clara” had not been received as well as he had hoped.
Only in Print: The American Dream Through the Eyes of Langston Hughes and MLK
Poet, playwright, novelist, and social activist Langston Hughes and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared a common ideology and deep faith in the American Dream — what America could be for all men and women of every race, creed, and color.
Bright Christmas Tradition a Success Thanks to the Generosity of Readers
The Christmas season was once again a little bit brighter for children and families in the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond, thanks to the generosity of Tablet readers who heeded the call to help the less fortunate.