Parishioners at Christ the King in Springfield Gardens are celebrating renovations to their church that they hope will make the space more appropriate for the liturgy.
Diocesan News
By Any Name, the Mother of Jesus is Beloved by Catholics
She is known by various names, including the Virgin Mary, the Blessed Mother, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Or simply Mary. But whatever name Catholics prefer to call her, there is one thread that runs through all of the titles — a deep love and devotion for her.
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches, Who Lost Son on 9/11, Laid to Rest
Twenty-four years after he lost his firefighter son in the terror attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, retired FDNY Deputy Chief James “Jim” Riches was laid to rest on Dec. 1. Riches died on Nov. 27 from a 9/11-related illness, according to the Uniformed Fire Officers Association. He was 74 years old.
Douglaston’s Newest Senior Priest Recalls 95-Year Christmas Journey in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Father Dominick Cutrone, 95, the oldest retired priest currently living in the Diocese of Brooklyn, recalls joyous memories of Advent and Christmas while growing up in Bushwick.
St. Joseph Statue Comes Home to Most Precious Blood Church in Queens
Joseph Poloso, a parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church for more than 50 years, helped unveil a newly refurbished statue of St. Joseph ahead of a dedication ceremony.
50 Years Running: ‘Turkey Bowl’ Provides Laughs, Fellowship, and Touchdowns in Brooklyn
A group of 16 “Old Guys” once again reunited on Nov. 29 for their annual Turkey Bowl touch football game in Marine Park, bringing together old friends from East Flatbush and Midwood.
Bright Christmas Begins, Aims to Help Kids’ Dreams Come True
The Tablet’s time-honored tradition of raising money to ensure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning has officially begun, and we are asking our readers to contribute what they can to the 2025 Bright Christmas campaign.
Insurance Career Path Forged by Cristo Rey Brooklyn, St. John’s & SSP
A new partnership between Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, St. John’s University, and major insurance companies is opening doors for students through InsureFutures, a paid work-study program that offers real-world industry experience and a pathway to careers in risk management and insurance.
Anchored In Prayer, Local Vocations Committee Tackles Priest Shortage
At Our Lady of Hope Church, parishioners are working to solve the Catholic Church’s shortage of priests one prayer at a time. The Vocations Committee leads a parish-wide effort to pray for vocations — an endeavor that lasts throughout the year.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Diocese of Brooklyn Schools Outperform NY State Results
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn outperformed their public school counterparts in statewide reading and math tests. And one school, Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, stood out for its high scores.