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 […]
Author: Jim Mancari
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 […]
CYO Golf Classic Attracts Record Crowd
Temperatures sweltered near 100 degrees on June 21 at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I. But the intense heat was overshadowed by the generous giving spirit of the many youth sports supporters in the Diocese of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn/Queens CYO hosted its third annual Golf Classic at the North Hills links. This year, […]
For God and Country
It’s just the tip of the iceberg. This Aug. 1, the federal government will impose on us regulations that, if followed, not only would violate the consciences of many American citizens but attempts even to change the definition of a church. It is a direct attack on our civil liberties, our Faith and our values, […]
Six New Priests
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio ordained six men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, June 23. The new priests are Fathers Sergiy Emanuel, Giancarlo T. Pattugalan, Lawrence D. Ryan, Stephen A. Saffron, Sean M. Suckiel and Joseph M. Zwosta. The newly-ordained received summer parish assignments as follows: […]
Like Father, Like Son In the Franco Family
The game of baseball has been uniting father and son since the game’s inception in 1846. This past Father’s Day, June 18, scores of young ballplayers expressed their gratitude to their dads for sharing a mutual love of America’s pastime. One of those ballplayers was J.J. Franco, the son of long-time New York Mets lefty […]