Longtime friends meet to share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.
Diocesan News
Bay Ridge Catholic Schools Alum Wants Same Opportunity for Others as ‘Angel’ Donor for Futures in Education
John Rindone, a member of Gen Z, is eager to help kids in Gen Alpha get a leg up in life. Rindone, 27, and his fiancé, Nicole, donate money each year to Futures in Education, the organization that provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Ordains 11 New Members to Permanent Diaconate
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop Robert Brennan ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate, each committing themselves to a life of service in their parishes. From lifelong Catholics to recent converts, this diverse group steps into a new chapter of ministry.
Diocese of Brooklyn Youth Embrace Pope Leo’s Message of Hope at National Catholic Youth Conference
13 young Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn who traveled to this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), held in Indianapolis from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22. The group included seven young Catholics from St. Mary of Nazareth and six from the VBCC.
Police Charge Suspect in Damaging Religious Items in St. Matthew Church
Police arrested a man who allegedly burst into St. Matthew Church in Crown Heights on Nov. 21 — interrupting a prayer service that was taking place that morning — and knocked over numerous religious items.
A Mom’s Love, an Island’s Legacy: New York Parishioner’s Book Shares Caribbean Roots
Queens parishioner Karllen Lawrence celebrates her Dominican roots through “Caribbean ABCs,” a children’s book inspired by her son and grounded in culture, faith, and family.
Cursillistas Reaffirm Evangelizing Mission During Annual Ultreya
More than 55 parishes participated in the diocese’s annual Ultreya Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Nov. 15.
Parish ‘Backbone’ Works to Preserve Legacy of Brooklyn’s First Black Church
Often working behind the scenes, Violet Chandler ensures everything runs smoothly at St. Peter Claver Church, from daily Mass to the annual blessing of the animals.
Serving a Purpose: Bishop Brennan to Ordain 10 New Permanent Deacons
Meet the 10 men to be ordained by Bishop Robert Brennan to the permanent diaconate on Nov. 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Remembering a Gottscheer Matriarch: Lorraine Meditz
Tablet reporter Jessica Meditz remembers her late grandmother, Lorraine Meditz, a proud Gottscheer and devoted Catholic matriarch from Ridgewood. Her Gottscheer roots, faith, and family legacy continue to inspire those she left behind.