Like many women religious, Sister Barbara Kradick OP chose education as her vocation. But while countless sisters over the years have dedicated their lives to teaching, her path hasn’t been a linear one.
Diocesan News
Multi-Talented Music Director Has Ties to Both St. Francis Schools
Michael Fontana has dedicated the past 30 years of his life to producing and directing pastoral music in the Roman Catholic tradition. He also has a rich background in music as a composer — having published his first piece of organ music at the age of 18 — and has continued to compose, with several pieces published last year.
In Harmony With Faith And Music
Father Sasa Ilijic has been at Most Precious Blood Church for two years and is used to running from one place to another, juggling several tasks simultaneously. In addition to his role as parochial vicar, he is also the music coordinator.
CCBQ Opens Cooling Centers During Record Setting Heat Wave
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory Wednesday from noon through 8 p.m. Highs in the 90s are expected to persist through at least the weekend.
St. Lucy-St. Patrick Shuttered Due to Changing Demographics, Costly Repairs
The familiar red-brick church, at the intersection of Willoughby Avenue and Kent Street, has had three name changes in its nearly 180-year history. In 1974, it received its last: St. Lucy-St. Patrick.
Food Pantries Can Help During Soaring Inflation
As the federal government continues to report record inflation rates, The Tablet wants to offer a service to our readers who are having difficulty in finding affordable meals.
Sister Martina Says God Opened Her Eyes to a Life of Faith
Sister Martina Hou, CST, is a member of the Little Sisters of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus and is currently a teacher at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Flushing, pursuing her doctorate in education at St. John’s University. Her personal story is a compelling one.
Only In Print: Different at This Year’s OLMC Feast: A New Boat
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is filled with wonderful traditions dating back more than a century — like the lifting of the Giglio — but one of the eye-catching things to see this year is brand new.
Glorious Giglio Makes Its Presence Felt at OLMC Feast
On a day when the weather was breathtakingly beautiful, the most stunning sight people saw when they looked up toward the blue sky wasn’t the sun or the clouds, but the Giglio.
Mural of Williamsburg and Mt. Carmel Feast Graces Parish Hall
Turn left at the bottom of the steps of Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s St. Paulinus Hall in Williamsburg and your eyes are filled with a colorful mural celebrating this Brooklyn neighborhood and the return of the parish’s annual Giglio Feast.