The National Eucharistic Revival sweeping the U.S. that is leading Catholics to a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ’s presence in Communion is also causing the faithful to contemplate how best to keep Sunday a holy day.
Diocesan News
Two Padre Pio Relics Boost Clinically Blind Man’s Devotion to the Saint
Henry Voso was “completely anti-relic” for much of his young life. Now, he has relics of all kinds, and prays over other Catholics with relics. The abrupt change came when he was introduced to Padre Pio, a saint canonized just 21 years ago.
Tablet’s Fundraiser for Catholic Schools Starts Today
Ready, set, sell! Catholic school students are getting an extra credit assignment that will put money into their pockets for tuition and raise cash for their schools. The Tablet’s Fundraiser for Catholic Schools (formerly The Tablet’s COVID Relief Fundraiser) is back and bigger than ever this year.
Bishop Brennan: Faith Formation Must Change Because the ‘Realities Are Different’
Laying the groundwork for a future overhaul of faith formation in the Diocese of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan gathered catechetical leaders together for a summit at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston on Sept. 21.
The Tablet’s Mass for Catholic Journalism Points to Faith Focused Media
To celebrate the impact of Catholic journalism, The Tablet sponsored a special Mass for journalists on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Mass was celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights by Bishop Robert Brennan, and Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, Msgr. Sean Ogle, and Father Christopher Heanue concelebrated.
Student Loan Debt Must Be Paid Before Formation Candidates Can Begin Studies
Aloni Bonilla is learning to be an accomplished fundraiser, but she has no ambition to be a development director earning a six-figure income.
Only In Print: There’s a Reverent Way to Dispose of Damaged Blessed Objects
Blessed objects — like Bibles, prayer books, crucifixes, and rosaries — that have been blessed by a priest and have become damaged or worn out over time are not to be discarded with household trash but rather should be disposed of in a reverent manner.
Queens College Newman Center Offers Welcoming Catholic Space to Students
A lot has changed in the past year for the Newman Center at Queens College. New leadership, renovations, and community outreach efforts have brought new life to the center, all in a concerted effort to curb the trend of Catholic students leaving the faith during their college years.
In His 34 Days as Pope, John Paul I Preached Peace and Reconciliation
The papacy of Blessed John Paul I lasted just 34 days; but a series of achievements in his life have made “the smiling pope” a worthy candidate for sainthood.
Woman Says Lupus Went Away After Healing Mass
There was no dismissal at a recent Friday evening Mass here; instead, the congregation streamed to the altar — wracked with pain of either body, mind, or both — but seeking prayer and hoping for miracles.