Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate has just barely begun, but he has already had an impact on Melanie Robinson’s life.
Diocesan News
St. John’s Offers Honorary Degrees to Local Sister, Priest for Work With Immigrants
St. John’s University conferred honorary degrees to Msgr. James J. Kelly, pastor emeritus at St. Brigid Church in Bushwick, and Sister Margaret Mary O’Doherty, a former New York City Catholic school teacher now serving at a convent with the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill.
Steps Toward Independence: St. Francis College Grad’s Walk of Strength and Success
Jessica Huang, born with cerebral palsy, surprised her family by walking across the stage at St. Francis College’s graduation — after two years of therapy and a journey marked by strength, resilience, and advocacy.
St. Leo Students Erupt Over Pope’s Name: ‘It’s Like a Dream’
Students at St. Leo Catholic Academy in Queens erupted with joy after Cardinal Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV—matching their school’s namesake.
Historic St. Agnes Parish Set for Featured ‘Sacred Sites Tour’ Spot
Bob Grande sat down in an oak pew at St. Agnes and gazed at the ceiling of the Gothic-style church that was completed in 1913. “I’ve been here 81 years,” said the retired carpenter. “I was baptized, confirmed, everything here. And I never get tired of looking. I always see things that I haven’t seen before. It just never gets tired.”
From Chicago to the Vatican: The Journey of the First American Pope
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is a native of Chicago who spent the first third of his life in the United States before his ministry took him to Peru and, more recently, to Rome. There, he served as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, advising Pope Francis on episcopal appointments around the globe.
Rise and Shine: ‘Christ Is Risen’ Art Contest Celebrates Student Artists
Students from several diocesan schools celebrated a significant achievement May 6 as St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy in Belle Harbor, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, St. Peter Catholic Academy in Bensonhurst, and St. Saviour High School in Park Slope each had multiple winners in The Tablet’s “Christ Is Risen” Art Contest.
Despite Cancer Battle, Queens Priest Leans on Faith to Persist in Ministry
Battling cancer since 2013, Father Morty O’Shea leans on faith to continue his ministry — inspiring others with resilience, hope, and a powerful witness to the Gospel.
Meet the Priests: Called to Serve — Deacon, Former Waiter, Anticipating Ordination
Once a restaurant server in New York, Deacon Nelson Gerardo Tlatelpa now prepares for priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn, drawing on life lessons from his journey from Mexico to ministry.
‘Inspired’ By Pope Francis, Catholics Vow To Continue Environmental Ministry
Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn vow to continue the legacy the late Pope Francis presented in his famous Laudato si encyclical in which he called on the faithful to respect the earth and care for the underprivileged.