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.
Author: Jessica Meditz
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.
Youth From Brooklyn and Queens Find Inspiration in Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
Young Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn found inspiration in Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati during prayer, adoration, and relic veneration ahead of their Sept. 7 canonization, deepening their call to holiness and community.
Julia Bennett’s Legacy Lights the Way for St. Joseph’s Nursing Student
St. Joseph’s University nursing student Damita Smith was awarded the Julia Cuttino Bennett Scholarship by the foundation named in her honor, a nonprofit that works to empower and uplift the next generation of nursing students.