Luis A. Torres Jr., a member of the Diocesan Review Board, the independent panel that investigates allegations of sexual abuse against clergy in the Diocese of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, March 30, from 9/11-related cancer.
Author: Paula Katinas
At Chrism Mass, Bishop Brennan Urges Priests to Get Even Closer to Jesus
Bishop Robert Brennan delivered a strong message of faith to hundreds of priests at the annual chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 4, calling on the assembled clergy to become even closer to Jesus Christ than they are now and to urge all Catholics to do the same.
Only in Print: Stations of the Cross in the Diocese Offer a Variety of Styles for the Discerning Eye
When it comes to the artistry found in churches, stained glass windows and statues of saints get most of the attention. But the next time you’re attending Mass, take a look at the Stations of the Cross on the walls around you.
Local Priests on Why It’s Good to Go to Confession
There are many Catholics who, if they’re being honest, would admit that they rarely, if ever, go to confession. And the reason wouldn’t be because they feared the priest might divulge the sins they confessed to someone else.
New Williamsburg Cafe Serves Up Jesus With a Side of Free Coffee
Here in the “hipster capital of the world,” coffee cafes abound. But there’s no place else quite like SH NY Space, where, along with cream and sugar, they pour faith into every cup of Joe. And the coffee is free!
The Tablet’s Sales Director Elected To Catholic Media Association Board
JoAnn DiNapoli, director of sales at DeSales Media Group, is used to being constantly on the go. The ever-busy DiNapoli is now adding something new to her portfolio. She has been elected treasurer of the Catholic Media Association.
From the Ashes: St. Pius X Parishioners Marvel at Rebuilt Church After Fire
Four years after a fire tore through their sanctuary, forcing them to attend Mass elsewhere while repairs were taking place, hundreds of parishioners gathered at St. Pius X Church on Sunday, March 26, to mark the rededication of their newly rebuilt church.
Sharp Decline in Number of Nuns Causes Concern in the Church
If you are of a certain age and went to Catholic school, chances are you were taught by nuns. But nowadays, wimple-adorned sisters are a rare sight, and if current trends continue, they might become a thing of the past.
Amid a Shortage of Nuns Several Local Orders Are Seeing an Uptick
While the number of sisters is dwindling in the U.S. overall, there are some bright spots, according to Church leaders.
The Sisters of Life is one such example.
Paid Family Leave Bill for Parents of Stillborn Babies Clears First Hurdle
Parents who suffer the heartbreaking loss of the stillborn birth of their babies would be allowed to take time off from work the same as other parents do if a bill making its way through the New York State Legislature is adopted.