Matthew Bonvento spent nearly a decade sailing the world as a merchant mariner. Now he’s a deacon in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Diocesan News
Pope Leo’s Gift Supplants Peace Light for Annual Ceremony at JFK Airport
JFK AIRPORT — This past Christmas season, the Peace Light, a continuous flame from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, did not make its traditional stop in New York City. For the past two decades, the flame has passed through John F. Kennedy International Airport, where it has served as a beacon of hope for people of many nations, carrying a message of peace from the birth of Christ. But this year, the Peace Light could not […]
Catholic School Students Bring Christmas Spirit to Life in Annual Art Contest
Creativity and faith took center stage as The Tablet celebrated the winners of its annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” art contest. More than 300 young artists from 24 Catholic schools participated, showcasing artwork that reflected the true meaning of Christmas.
Trump Administration Eases Rules for Foreign Religious Workers
Foreign-born Catholic priests and religious brothers and sisters whose futures in the U.S. have become uncertain in recent years amid a federal immigration processing backlog have received some long-awaited relief.
Remembering ‘Forgotten Souls’: The Chinese Immigrants Who Faced Discrimination in Death
Chinese immigrants who came to the U.S. in hopes of building a better life worked hard at low-wage jobs in restaurants and factories. When they died, many cemeteries refused to bury them or buried them in out-of-the-way spots. Father Andrew Tsui calls them the “Forgotten Souls,” and he is determined to remember them.
Students Rally to Help Ridgewood Families Impacted by 5-Alarm Blaze
Students from Notre Dame Catholic Academy in Ridgewood pitched in to help families displaced by a five-alarm fire in the neighborhood. The students worked with Assistant Principal Lisa Leistmman to collect food, clothing and emergency supplies for the victims.
Beach Bound Bishop-Designate Packs Faith, Memories for Florida
Bishop-designate Manuel Rodríguez reflects on his years serving Brooklyn and Queens as he prepares to lead the Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida.
Diocesan Youth Look to Carry Spirit of Jubilee 2025 Forward
Energized by their pilgrimage to Rome last summer, the diocese’s youth are determined to keep the spirit of Jubilee 2025 alive in their communities going forward. Scores gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on Jan. 9 for a Holy Hour to close out the diocese’s celebration of Jubilee Year.
Mamdani Targets Rikers Solitary Confinement — A Practice Called ‘Torture’ by Church Leaders
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has given his agencies 45 days to form a plan to rid Rikers Island of solitary confinement.
Is AI A-OK? Christian Music Chart-Topper Sparks Debate
AI Christian music artist Solomon Ray has over 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has also scored a chart-topping Christian album.