“Remember, Sunday at three,” my friend, George, had texted me, mid-week. “Pilgrimage. Holy Door.” I wasn’t entirely sure what this “Holy Door” was all about, even though I had read that Pope Francis was “opening the Holy Door” …
Diocesan News
2015 Year in Review
See the year in photos: Pope Francis makes a historic trip to the United States and Cuba… Terrorism sets off a mass exodus of refugees from the Middle East… Laudato Si’… Two new auxiliary bishops for Brooklyn and Queens… Same-sex ‘marriage’ decision… Signs of the Times
Special Double Issue
In keeping with our annual schedule, The Tablet is publishing a special double issue this week. We will not publish next week because of the Christmas break. The next date of publication for The Tablet will be Saturday, Jan. 9. The Tablet staff wishes all our readers a very holy and blessed Christmas!
For Filipinos, It’s Time of Prayerful Preparation
Nearly 400 people filled the pews and hallways of Ascension Church in Elmhurst to participate on the fifth Mass of Simbang Gabi, a nine-day novena of Masses to the Blessed Mother.
Annual Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon
The Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16 at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach, raised nearly $750,000 which included money contributed from matching scholarship funds. The proceeds will benefit the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund and youth evangelization programs.
Cabrini Honorees
Community members receive annual St. Frances X. Cabrini Award for Migration for individuals who have played a significant role in the life of immigrants or to individual immigrants who have made major contributions to society.
Our Lady of Solace – Part of Coney Island’s Revival
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio rededicated the Shrine Church of Our Lady Solace in Coney Island, Dec. 20, during a festive liturgy symbolizing a rebirth of the church building that has suffered disrepair for over half a century. He also consecrated the new altar.
Bright Christmas Reaches Out to Kids in Brooklyn
Yes, Brooklyn, there is a Santa Claus. His name is Thomas Neve and last weekend, he brought Christmas to nearly 1,000 disadvantaged boys and girls.
Third Annual Youth Choir Festival
Guests at the third annual Youth Choir Festival, organized by the Diocesan Music Commission, were treated to an uplifting and entertaining afternoon at Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park.
SS Joachim and Anne Seniors Grateful for Gift of Community
Carolers have been singing in the season and bringing Christmas cheer to the elderly residents of SS. Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coney Island.