As moderator of the curia, vicar for higher education and vicar for evangelization, Father James Massa wears many hats in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. Next week, he will officially assume another hat – a miter to be exact – as he is ordained one of the diocese’s newest auxiliary bishops. For now, that […]
Author: Marie Elena Giossi
Reactions from Massa Family, Friends
Bishop James Massa’s sister, brother and close friend, Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese reflect on the news of his episcopal appointment.
K of C Parade Honors God and Country
John “Moe” Maloney’s life achievements probably won’t make any history books, but his everyday example of fidelity to faith, family and country is remarkable. Maloney served as the grand marshal of the Knights of Columbus’ 110th annual Independence Day Parade in Dyker Heights, June 27.
Tablet TALK: Jamaica Garden Honors Mary
This week’s Tablet TALK features a Mary Garden in Jamaica, has details about a Cursillo gathering this weekend and in time for Father’s Day, salutes a special dad who is also the Brooklyn Bar Association’s new president.
A Blessing in Park Slope: St. Thomas Aquinas Completes Decade of Renewal
After wrapping up a long-term renovation project, St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Park Slope has a new look thanks to local artists and parishioners.
Tablet TALK: Zumba for Life in Queens Village
This week’s Tablet TALK extends 100th birthday wishes to a pioneer in education, highlights a Queens school doing zumba for charity, invited readers to a senior art show in Williamsburg and much more.
Shakespeare With No Intermission at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
There has been much ado about Shakespeare of late at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School, Bayside, where eighth graders performed a fully costumed showcase of scenes from The Bard’s most popular plays for their schoolmates and families. “It’s astonishing. They went from being somewhat shy to slowly growing and becoming more and more […]
Hollis Parish Has Many Reasons to Celebrate
Father Josephjude Gannon of St. Gerard Majella Church held a festival to congratulate a parishioner entering religious life and to thank his flock for their response to Generations of Faith.
Passionist In Queens Is Named Bishop in Congo
Pope Francis appointed Father Emery Kibal Mansong’loo as the new bishop of the Diocese of Kole in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Invention Convention Creates a Bit of a Hit
Sixth graders at St. Mary Gate of Heaven in Ozone Park joined the ranks of inventors who have made life a little easier – or at least more whimsical.