Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, in his role as publisher of The Tablet, has been presented with the Catholic Media Association’s Bishop John England Award for his defense of First Amendment rights.
Diocesan News
St. Louis Airport Chaplains Cheer Efforts to Create Chapel at LaGuardia
Two airport chaplains from St. Louis recently visited New York City and instantly identified with the struggles of Father Chris Piasta and Rabbi Ari Korenblit to establish a multi-faith chapel at nearby LaGuardia Airport. The visitors had a similar experience when a chapel was commandeered for restaurant space at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Students Explore Black Catholic History Month Through Art
A mystery persists at Salve Regina Catholic Academy, part of St. Michael-St. Malachy Parish. There, a few years ago, a student challenged the pastor with a decidedly pointed question.
Film Hopes to Push Gil Hodges’ Hall of Fame bid Across Finish Line
Repeat after me: Gil Hodges is not in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A lot of people think he’s in already. And a lot of the people who know that he’s not in the Hall think he should be there.
Scouts’ Honor: Camp Stone To Bear Name of Bishop DiMarzio
A commemorative stone emblazoned with the name of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be unveiled at the Boy Scouts’ Ten Mile River Camp in Narrowsburg, New York, this summer, in recognition of his support for the scouting movement.
‘Common Sense’ Candidates Claim Local City Council Seats
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Jerry Kassar called Tuesday, Nov. 2 “a very, very good day,” with a plethora of Republican-Conservative wins throughout the state, including many victors who will take office for the first time.
Bright Christmas Fund 2021: Reflecting on the Past Year
With the Christmas season approaching, it is a good time to reflect on this past year and thank God for all the blessings bestowed upon us. With that in mind, there are many among us who are especially impacted by the rising cost of healthcare, gasoline, groceries and other essential items this year.
The Tablet’s Annual ‘Bright Christmas’ Campaign Is Back
The Tablet’s 2021 Bright Christmas campaign has officially begun! The yearly event is devoted to giving back to those less fortunate. Bright Christmas has been a tradition for over half a century, with the goal of ensuring that no child goes without a gift on Christmas.
Diocese Creates Office to Bolster Programs Protecting Children From Abuse
In an effort to enhance protections already in place to combat and prevent sexual abuse within the Church, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has created a new office that will oversee two existing departments as well as a new position.
Only In Print: Sainthood for Father Capodanno Can Now Be Considered Under New Criteria
For the way he lived, and the way he died, there are those who believe that Father Vincent Capodanno deserves to be beatified and ultimately canonized as a saint.