The “Know Your Rights About Immigration” session at St. Bartholomew Church, Elmhurst, March 2, offered more than 800 people an evening of bilingual dialogue and information regarding current developments in immigration law and government enforcement.
Author: Melissa Enaje
Let Them Speak: A Day Dedicated to African American History and Culture in D.C.
More than 40 students from the Diocese of Brooklyn and the New York Archdiocese were invited to Washington, D.C., Feb. 23 to visit different historical monuments that highlighted the African-American culture, including the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial and the National African American History and Culture Museum.
Brooklyn Students Proud of African American Museum
Washington’s newest attraction – the National Museum of African American History and Culture – welcomed its millionth visitor in February, not even six months after its official opening. For some of the young women from St. Joseph H.S., Downtown Brooklyn, the museum visit was their first experience outside of New York City and into a cultural exhibition of their African heritage.
Youth Views: Who do you think is the most influential Civil Rights leader and why?
Who do you think is the most influential Civil Rights Leader and why? Freddie Feria Cathedral Prep Seminary Abraham Lincoln. He was a very influential president for that era. His presidency was mainly used towards ending slavery. He especially kept it true when the country fought the Civil War. […]
A Night Filled with Dumplings and Discipleship: How World Youth Day Kraków Pilgrims Share Fellowship
What was the clear-cut rationale behind why a group of friends would invite a total stranger to break bread with them? Surely enough it was self-evident: their love for God and neighbor.
Youth Day Pilgrims Continue To Pray Together at Holy Hour
What initially was a Friday evening Holy Hour aimed at reuniting pilgrims who attended World Youth Day in Kraków this past summer, became a night that brought together a variety of people from around the diocese. Pilgrims and non-pilgrims alike gathered at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, for an hour in solemn prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Youth Views: How has God shown you that He has a purpose for your life?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
A Celebration of Marriage At Queens Village Church
Assembled in front of the very altar where their marriage vows were first spoken, more than 20 couples rededicated their love for one another in front of parishioners at Incarnation Church, Queens Village, on World Marriage Day, Sunday, Feb.12.
Youth Views: Reflection on St. Peter Claver
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
At Forest Hills Academy, Bishop Praises Faith-Based Learning
Showcasing more than just their enthusiasm for academic rigor, eager young students at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy, Forest Hills, demonstrated how they incorporate their Catholic education into their daily lives.
