The national media converged on New Orleans Sept. 12, 1987, when Pope John Paul II — now a saint — became the first pontiff to visit the historic city at the edges of Louisiana’s bayous.
Diocesan News
Mass of Remembrance Supports Families Who Suffered Premature Death of Their Child
At about midnight on Feb. 3, 2023, Erika Cerni felt her daughter rapidly moving in her womb. Only 31 weeks pregnant, she thought the feeling was Braxton Hicks, or “false labor,” contractions, or maybe the girl was just hungry.
Trafficking: A Danger That Must Be Seen, And Stopped
Human Trafficking, a modern form of slavery, happens every day in New York City, with three international airports and other transportation funnels. People can learn to spot human trafficking and how to report it. Feb. 8 is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
Msgr. William Rodgers Made History as the First Black Priest Ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn
In his 96 years of life, Msgr. William Rodgers could boast of numerous noteworthy achievements. He mastered multiple languages and earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree at St. John’s University. But even more importantly, he was known as the first black priest ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn — a distinction that made him proud. But he was humble about it.
Queens Parish Community Rallied to Support Catholic Couple After Stillbirth
At about midnight on Feb. 3, 2023, Erika Cerni felt her daughter rapidly moving in her stomach. Only 31 weeks pregnant, she thought the feeling was Braxton Hicks, or “false labor,” contractions, or maybe the girl was just hungry.
Greenpoint Church’s Effort to Raise Funding For Elevator Could Use a Lift
There are just seven steps in the staircase leading from the sidewalk on Manhattan Avenue to the front doors of St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus Church in Greenpoint. But for many elderly visitors, even navigating that small number of steps can feel like climbing a mountain.
Bishop Brennan Blesses St. Brigid’s Renovations to Kickoff Catholic Schools Week
Alyssa Rivera, the kindergarten teacher at St. Brigid-St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy, had a surprise for her students when they returned from winter break: A shiny, modernized classroom.
Young Catholic Professionals Can Make it Their Business to Stay Faithful
Young adults at the start of their professional careers might find that the Bible can be just as valuable to their careers as an MBA.
‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ Contest Winners Evangelize Through Their Art
Wednesday, Jan. 17, was a big night for students from St. Patrick Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge, St. Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope, and Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy in Richmond Hill.
Generous Donors Made Dreams of a ‘Bright Christmas’ Come True
Thanks to the generosity of the readers of The Tablet, the Christmas season was once again truly bright for children and families throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond.