Soon after Bishop of Brooklyn Robert Brennan took the pulpit at St. Thomas More Church on the campus of St. John’s University to deliver his homily Sunday night, the 200-plus congregants filled the circular nave with booming applause.
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Mayor Imposes Private Business Vaccine Mandate, Expands Indoor Requirements
Just days after announcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private and religious schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a sweeping new mandate covering private businesses in New York City.
Questions Loom Over Vaccine Mandate For Diocesan Schools: ‘Will We Be Shut Down?’
Officials in the Diocese of Brooklyn reacted with concern and confusion over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private and religious schools imposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Only In Print: Welcome to Brooklyn!
Scenes from the Installation Mass of the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert J. Brennan.
Diocese of Brooklyn Officials Oppose de Blasio’s New School Vaccine Mandate
Education officials in the Diocese of Brooklyn came out in opposition to a school vaccine mandate for private and religious schools announced late Thursday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
For Nursing Home Residents, Years Melt Away When Students Come
The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in nursing homes in New York is being cheered by residents of Hillside Manor Rehabilitation and Extended Care, a 400-bed facility in Jamaica Estates. It means the girls of The Mary Louis Academy will be coming back.
More Than One ‘Grinch’ To Blame For Christmas Tree Price Hikes
Local Christmas Tree vendors confirm prices are 10-20 % higher this year, but they pledged not to gouge the loyal customers they enjoy serving year after year.
Trust in ‘The Best of the Diocese’ Leads Couple to Bright Christmas
Thomas and Mary Powers have been dedicated supporters of The Tablet’s Bright Christmas campaign for decades.
Leaders Condemn Toppling of Menorah in Queens
Local religious, politicians, and community leaders met in Hollis Hills on Tuesday to denounce the desecration of a large menorah at the Chabad House of Eastern Queens during the start of Hanukkah.
In His Homily, Bishop Brennan Says He Will Follow the Example of St. Andrew
Bishop Robert J. Brennan gave his first homily as the new shepherd of the Brooklyn Diocese.