The world has lost one of the greatest voices in American popular music with the passing of Tony Bennett at 96.
Author: John Alexander
The Tablet’s Fundraiser for Catholic Schools Is Back & Bigger Than Ever
What began three years ago as The Tablet’s “COVID Relief Fundraiser for Catholic Schools” will be back in September, allowing all participating schools and their students in the Diocese of Brooklyn to directly benefit from the campaign by earning cash.
‘The World Glowed With Mary’s Sweet Smile’; The Songs About Mary, The Greatest Mother of Them All
As we celebrate Mother’s Day and honor all the many attributes of motherhood and those special women in our life, we also must remember the greatest mother of them all, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the songs that have been sung in praise of all she signifies as the mother of our Lord.
From ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ to ‘Blue Bloods,’ Diocese Churches Being Featured in Movies and Television
What could be more appropriate, from a Catholic perspective, than a television series about a close-knit, devout Irish Catholic family that says grace around the dinner table and attends church in their neighborhood?
How Harry Belafonte and Irving Burgie Helped Popularize Caribbean Calypso Music
With the passing of Harry Belafonte at 96 years old, America has lost one of its most unique and important voices in the civil rights movement.
Only in Print: Juilliard-Trained Priest Prays, and Plays, for His Divine Mercy Parish
Father Thomas Vassalotti’s love of classical music permeates the three churches in the Divine Mercy Parish of Williamsburg: St. Cecilia Church, St. Francis of Paola Church, and St. Nicholas.
Hopes for One Easter Celebration for Catholic, Orthodox Christians Rising
After 441 years, it appears that the East and the West may finally be close to agreeing upon a single day to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.
Only in Print: A Look Back at Notable Songs from the Vietnam War
With the emerging folk music boom of the early ’60s, anti-war anthems became a part of the dialogue regarding the conflict in Vietnam.
PHOTOS: The 28th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Bay Ridge hosted its 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 26. The luck of the Irish was certainly on display as a long line of distinguished Irish and honorary Irish community leaders, representatives, schools and businesses marched along the boulevard.
Director’s Oratorio Based on Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of Immigrants
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph Music Director Alejandro Zuleta is preparing for the premiere of his highly anticipated “El Oratorio Panhispánico,” an inspired new take on the Passion of Christ through the lens of Hispanic immigrants.