After more than 30 years of service in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the Missionaries of Charity bid farewell to Our Lady of Victory parish during a Mass of thanksgiving celebrating their legacy of service, compassion, and community outreach.
Author: Jessica Meditz
Chicago Priest Walks 900 Miles to Give Voice to Immigrant Families
Chicago priest Father Gary Graf walked more than 900 miles to amplify the voices of immigrant families living in fear, culminating his two-month pilgrimage at the Statue of Liberty and calling for compassion, dignity, and justice.
‘With God, Nothing Is Impossible’: How Faith and St. Joseph Guided One Mother Through Loss
When former Tablet journalist Melissa Enaje Rappa learned her unborn daughter had a rare genetic condition in early 2024, doctors warned the baby might not survive. Instead of giving up hope, she chose to trust in God’s plan.
A Mom’s Love, an Island’s Legacy: New York Parishioner’s Book Shares Caribbean Roots
Queens parishioner Karllen Lawrence celebrates her Dominican roots through “Caribbean ABCs,” a children’s book inspired by her son and grounded in culture, faith, and family.
Remembering a Gottscheer Matriarch: Lorraine Meditz
Tablet reporter Jessica Meditz remembers her late grandmother, Lorraine Meditz, a proud Gottscheer and devoted Catholic matriarch from Ridgewood. Her Gottscheer roots, faith, and family legacy continue to inspire those she left behind.
Displaced, Yet Rooted in Faith: Gottscheer Community Remembers Lost Loved Ones
Queens’ Gottscheer community gathered at Sacred Heart Church for their annual Memorial Mass — a tradition honoring deceased ancestors, preserving language and culture, and celebrating their deep history of faith.
Faith in the Streets: Eucharistic Procession Stops Traffic in Midtown Manhattan
The heart of Manhattan came to a reverent pause on Oct. 14 as 5,000 people participated in the Napa Institute’s annual Eucharistic Procession — believed to be the largest of its kind in New York City.
‘He Lived His Faith to the Very Last Moment’: Brooklyn Parishes Mourn Murdered Parishioner
Brooklyn parishioners mourn Nicola Tanzi, a beloved usher and man of faith, whose final act of kindness led to his tragic death in a random attack.
Currents News Anchor Christine Persichette Honored by St. Francis Prep for Journalism and Faithful Service
When Christine Persichette found herself in the spotlight on Sept. 27, it wasn’t behind the anchor desk. This time, she made headlines of her own as she was inducted into St. Francis Preparatory School’s Hall of Fame.
Fordham University’s Latin Dance Group Sparks Inclusivity, Culture
Members of Candela Latina, Fordham University’s Latin dance group, say their club is more than performances — it’s a welcoming space that celebrates culture, community, and inclusivity through dance.