“The Spirit of the Lord is Here” was the theme of the first-ever Our Lady of Light (OLOL) Young Adult Ministry Revival held July 13-15 at St. Pascal Baylon church, St. Albans. The three-day weekend event was planned by the parish’s Young Adult Ministry members (YAMs) under the supervision of the group’s director, Maxine Dinnall, […]
Author: Jim Mancari
Sister Mary Isabel – If She Wasn’t a Nun, She Miter Been a Seamstress
Sister Mary Isabel Sullivan, R.S.M., has a unique talent. For more than 30 years, she handmade replacement miters for the bishops of the Diocese of Brooklyn. While the Cypress Hills native thoroughly enjoyed crafting these ceremonial headgears, she gave up the practice roughly seven years ago. However, with the recent ordination of Bishops Raymond Chappetto […]
Olympic Rower Thrives On Family Support
Row, row, row your boat…all the way to London. That’s what first-time U.S. Olympic rower Meghan Musnicki will be doing — but more figuratively than literally. Musnicki, 29, will represent her country in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London and will compete in the Women’s Eight rowing competition. The Unites States is the […]
St. John’s Basketball Star Heading to NBA
At just 19 years old, former St. John’s University, Jamaica, standout small forward Moe Harkless will live out his dream of playing professional basketball. The Queens native, who spent three years at Forest Hills H.S., was selected 15th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 NBA Draft, held June 28 at the Prudential Center, […]
K. of C.’s True Colors Are Red, White, Blue
The 107th annual Independence Day Parade sponsored by the Knights of Columbus’ Long Island Council took place June 30 along 13th Ave. in Bensonhurst, finishing at Archbishop John Hughes Council, Dyker Heights, where patriotic ceremonies were held. Community activist Ted General served as Grand Marshal. Father Raymond Nobiletti, M.M., a Brooklyn native who serves […]
HeartShare Honors B’klyn Couples at Dedications
In a continuing effort to meet the needs of the community, HeartShare Human Services of New York opened two new residential programs for children ages seven to 21 years old with autism spectrum disorders in May. These homes were dedicated to Joseph and Laura Caruana and Craig and Susan Eaton. The Caruana Residence is home […]
Sanchez Family Happy To Join the Celebration
From a young age, Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez knew he wanted to enter religious life. And each step of the way, his family offered its loving support to him as he fulfilled his mission. His family will proudly support him once more as he is ordained a bishop on Wednesday, July 11, at Our Lady […]
Tablet All-Stars for H.S. Baseball, Softball
With another season of Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA baseball in the books, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2012 All-Star team. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations. Each team features five infielders, four outfielders, two catchers and four pitchers. Baseball First Team Infielders Nelson Lopez, Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope — Junior, .391 batting average, […]
Nuns on the Road for Social Justice
During a congregation-wide meeting of Sisters and Associates on “Acting from a Contemplative Perspective” held at the motherhouse in Brentwood, L.I., nearly 70 of the 250 attendees demonstrated for immigration reform by standing on Brentwood Rd. adjacent to St. Joseph Convent to express their solidarity with their immigrant neighbors. Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of […]
Nostalgia Reigns as Woodside Parish Completes 75th Year
Corpus Christi church, Woodside, celebrated “Nostalgia Day” June 24 to conclude its 75th anniversary year. A 12:30 p.m. Mass was celebrated by Father Patrick J. West, administrator. Following the Mass, the church hosted a “Pot Luck” luncheon, served by parish Youth Ministry volunteers, in the parish auditorium. Church memorabilia was displayed. Local historian and author […]