With the government shutdown more than a month old, volunteers unpacked thousands of dollars worth of food at St. Benedict the Moor Church in Jamaica, for a special effort organized by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
Diocesan News
Barrier Breaking State AG Joins MLK Commemoration
Newly elected New York State Attorney General Letitia James joined Christ the King High School in Middle Village for its commemoration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rooted in Jesus, Dr. King Devoted His Life to Justice
“It is all rooted in Jesus – Dr. King was a Christian and he preached all the qualities that Christ the Lord preached in his time,” said Father Alonzo Cox, diocesan coordinator of the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns.
Special WYD Invitation for Queens Village Parishioner
Not even two days into the new calendar year did college sophomore and Our Lady of Lourdes parishioner Vivian Argoty receive an email with the subject line: “WYD 2019 Invitation.”
Diocese Marches to Give Witness to Sacredness of Life
About 300,000 people marched in the 46th annual March for Life in Washington D.C. Jan. 18.
Laicized B’klyn Priest Still Cause for Concern
Christopher Lee Coleman, 62, is not a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese – or any Roman Catholic diocese. He hasn’t been since 2014. But his recent postings on social media raised a red flag for diocesan officials who want to ensure that the faithful understand who and what Coleman is – and is not.
2018 Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
For weeks leading into Christmas, more than 500 entries poured into the Tablet Newspaper offices filled with colorful pieces of artwork created by students from Catholic academies, high schools and churches from around the diocese. Once again, handcrafted as labors of love, the young artists’ work showcased how they keep Christ in the Christmas season.
Thousands Attend Fallen Firefighter’s Funeral
“We are here as witnesses to our faith and we know that Steven has found eternal life.”
Former Planned Parenthood Exec’s Conversion Story to Hit Big Screen
Abby Johnson worked at Planned Parenthood for eight years before having a life-changing experience in 2009.
Filipinos Celebrate Santo Niño de Cebú
For nearly 500 years, the Filipino people have been dancing in praise and in honor of Jesus, under the title Señor Santo Niño de Cebú.