Father Dominick Cutrone, 95, the oldest retired priest currently living in the Diocese of Brooklyn, recalls joyous memories of Advent and Christmas while growing up in Bushwick.
Diocesan News
St. Joseph Statue Comes Home to Most Precious Blood Church in Queens
Joseph Poloso, a parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church for more than 50 years, helped unveil a newly refurbished statue of St. Joseph ahead of a dedication ceremony.
50 Years Running: ‘Turkey Bowl’ Provides Laughs, Fellowship, and Touchdowns in Brooklyn
A group of 16 “Old Guys” once again reunited on Nov. 29 for their annual Turkey Bowl touch football game in Marine Park, bringing together old friends from East Flatbush and Midwood.
Bright Christmas Begins, Aims to Help Kids’ Dreams Come True
The Tablet’s time-honored tradition of raising money to ensure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning has officially begun, and we are asking our readers to contribute what they can to the 2025 Bright Christmas campaign.
Insurance Career Path Forged by Cristo Rey Brooklyn, St. John’s & SSP
A new partnership between Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, St. John’s University, and major insurance companies is opening doors for students through InsureFutures, a paid work-study program that offers real-world industry experience and a pathway to careers in risk management and insurance.
Anchored In Prayer, Local Vocations Committee Tackles Priest Shortage
At Our Lady of Hope Church, parishioners are working to solve the Catholic Church’s shortage of priests one prayer at a time. The Vocations Committee leads a parish-wide effort to pray for vocations — an endeavor that lasts throughout the year.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Diocese of Brooklyn Schools Outperform NY State Results
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn outperformed their public school counterparts in statewide reading and math tests. And one school, Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, stood out for its high scores.
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Ensures Thanksgiving Joy for Hundreds of Families
Large crowds came to Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Nov. 24 to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys distributed by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). By the time the distribution ended, CCBQ had served 1,000 families.
‘With God, Nothing Is Impossible’: How Faith and St. Joseph Guided One Mother Through Loss
When former Tablet journalist Melissa Enaje Rappa learned her unborn daughter had a rare genetic condition in early 2024, doctors warned the baby might not survive. Instead of giving up hope, she chose to trust in God’s plan.
Longtime Friends Gather to Share Fond Memories of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
Longtime friends meet to share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.