As an Air Force wife, Rachel Runyan has lived on military bases across the country while her husband, Michael, has moved from post to post.
Diocesan News
Reflecting on the Legacy of the Nicene Creed 1,700 Years Later
By today’s terminology, Athanasius of Alexandria might be called a “boy genius” or a prodigy. But back in 325 A.D., in his mid-20s, he was a church deacon known for his intellect and oratory. That year, he accompanied his bishop, Alexander of Alexandria, to Nicaea (in what is now Turkey) to assist at a council convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine.
Five Sisters Take Their First Steps Toward Catholic Faith Together
Parents usually feel joy and anticipation on the day their child is baptized into the Catholic faith. Philip and Jessica Chan were no different, except they experienced those emotions five times over. The Chans watched as their five daughters — Olivia, 7, Madeline, 5, twins Camile and Eloise, 4, and Genevieve, 2 — were baptized by Father Gregory McIlhenney at St. Andrew Avellino Church in Flushing on Jan. 26.
Bishop Brennan Welcomes Students During Catholic School Week
Bishop Robert Brennan was observing a music class for kindergarten students at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston on the morning of Jan. 27 when teacher Anthony Russo invited him to join in as the children were learning to keep rhythm.
Bayside Brothers Behind the Camera on Mission to Provide Wholesome Media
While Spielberg and Coen are household names, the Condoleon brothers are looking to make their own mark with the mid-March launch of “ICON: A Documentary Film.” Five years in the making, their first feature-length film explores ancient Byzantine iconography and the artists who pursue it today. Their aim is to create more faith-based programming typically ignored by secular entertainment companies.
Bishop Encourages Youth at Mass for Our Lady of Altagracia: ‘We Need You’
The high temperature in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, was 86 degrees on Jan. 21, during the feast of Our Lady of Altagracia (High Grace), the preeminent Marian devotion in the Caribbean nation. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, it was 16 degrees that same evening when hundreds of Catholics from at least a dozen parishes filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights to observe the feast with a special Mass.
From Rushes to Ritual: Diocese Celebrating Spirit of Ireland, Honoring St. Brigid’s Legacy
Ireland is rich in symbolism, with various icons representing its vibrant culture and traditions, each carrying deep meanings and connections to the nation’s heritage.
How One Retiree Is Helping Others Tap Into NY’s Fund House
Dennis O’Connor spends a lot of his spare time hunting for hidden treasure. But he’s not searching for riches for himself. Instead, he’s doing it for others.
Bright Christmas Tradition a Success Thanks to the Generosity of Readers
The Christmas season was once again a little bit brighter for children and families in the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond, thanks to the generosity of Tablet readers who heeded the call to help the less fortunate.
St. Ephrem Students Raise Money, Collect Goods for California Wildfire Victims
As wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, St. Ephrem Catholic Academy hopes to provide a “glimmer of hope” to displaced families through a fundraiser initiative, according to Principal Michael Phillips. To raise money, students were allowed to donate $2 or more to participate in a dress down day on Jan. 17.