This is the second and final installment of the results of The Tablet’s annual poll about what books people are reading this summer.
Diocesan News
Suspect Is Arraigned in Attack on Brooklyn Nun
A 56-year-old man was detained by police for four days after a nun’s life was threatened in a Brooklyn church.
Nun Left as Sister Theresa Retires from St. Sebastian’s
Sister Theresa Ryan, S.C., gave herself freely for 45 years for the benefit of the students and parishioners at St. Sebastian. As the parish honored her during Mass Sunday, June 25, the last of the nuns at the Woodside academy asked for a parting gift.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Also known as the Giglio Feast that honors St. Paulinus, Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Williamsburg, hosted its annual street festival from July 5 to July 16.
Prayer for Life at Kings Plaza
A pro-life Rosary Rally was held outside Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Mill Basin on Sunday evening, July 9.
For Five Decades, Faith Has Grown in Marine Park
St. Columba Church is celebrating 50 years of serving the people of God in Marine Park.
Here Are the Books We Are Reading This Summer
Each year, The Tablet polls its readership about the names of books they are planning to read over the summer months. Here is the first installment of the results:
Brooklyn’s Barry Club Honors Naval Hero with Graveside Visit
The Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn traveled to Philadelphia by bus on Memorial Day Weekend, for a day of commemoration and festivities at the grave of the naval hero.
Flushing Parishioners’ Exhibit Toys, Games
Step back into childhood and experience the magic of the toys of yesteryear this month.
Principals Honored for Longtime Service in Catholic Educational Leadership
Principals leading local Catholic academies and schools were honored at the annual Principals’ Longevity Recognition Awards Celebration at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. They were recognized for their committed service, leadership and dedication to the mission of Catholic education within the diocese.