The Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated a Mass in honor of the late Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
Diocesan News
In Many Cultures, Christmas Lasts Well Into The New Year
In many countries around the world, including Mexico, Italy and Poland, the Christmas season lasts well into the New Year — in some cases as far as February 2.
God’s Son, Savior of the World, Celebrated Throughout ‘Diocese of Immigrants’
All month, The Tablet is taking a look at how different cultures represented in the diocese celebrate Christmas. This week: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Pakistan, Romania, and the culture of Garifuna.
Ss. Joachim & Anne Students Help Migrants Have a Bright Christmas
The students at Ss. Joachim and Anne School in Queens have always opened up their hearts to those less fortunate, and this year is no exception.
Mass Celebrates War Pilot 50 Years After He Was Shot Down in Vietnam
When Capt. Francis Xavier Egan served as a U.S. Air Force pilot in the Vietnam War, he carried a set of rosary beads with him wherever he went. He had those beads on him when he was shot down and killed by the Viet Cong on Dec. 19, 1972.
Volunteers Help Honor Vets From The Revolution to the 21st Century
On Monday morning, Dec. 19, three retired NYPD police officers walked slowly to a pair of aged, solitary tombstones in the Revolutionary War Cemetery behind Xaverian High School and respectfully laid Christmas wreaths on them.
Bishop Brennan Lights Christmas Tree at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James with Knights of Columbus
Bishop Robert Brennan was joined by members of the Bishop Daily Council No. 17000 of the Knights of Columbus and several parishioners for a special Christmas tree lighting at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on Sunday, December 18.
Currents News Special Edition: Because of You
Inflation is wearing out Americans – many wondering how they’ll afford their next meal – much less the holidays. But The Tablet newspaper has a plan for a Bright Christmas: a special fund to make sure every kid has a gift under the tree.
Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree Lights Up The Sky at Grand Army Plaza
With the flip of a switch, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s official Christmas tree came to life on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with 16,000 twinkling lights shining brightly against the evening sky.
The Tablet’s Editor Emeritus, Ed Wilkinson, Debuts Book
The Tablet’s Editor Emeritus, Ed Wilkinson, debuted his new book, “Chasing Church News,” which chronicles his illustrious 50-year career in Catholic journalism, at the Bishop’s Luncheon.