No sooner had Patrick Rubi returned from the adventure of a lifetime when he embarked on another adventure — one that could end with his ordination to the priesthood.
Diocesan News
St. Finbar’s Chapel ‘Returned to Its Former Glory’ by the Parishioners Themselves
When Father Jose Henriquez, the pastor of St. Finbat Church, said he wanted to restore the chapel in the church’s former convent, the parishioners made it happen by raising thousands of dollars to pay for the renovation and then doing much of the work themselves.
New Paint and Renovation Signals New Start for Bushwick Catholic School
A distinct, freshly painted newness greeted students on Sept. 6 for the start of the school year at St. Brigid-St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy.
New Statue at Queens Church ‘Conquers Darkness’ of Vandal’s Attack
For 30 years, Gregorio and Rachel Romero gained comfort and strength from the statue of the Blessed Mother that stood outside the rectory of Mary’s Nativity-St. Ann Parish.
Fontbonne Hall Academy Retires Alumna’s Volleyball Jersey Number in Her Memory
In the four years she attended Fontbonne Hall Academy, Caileigh O’Donohue Duggan made an indelible impression on many people in her life.
STEM and Faith Intersect in New St. Mel’s Catholic Academy Mural
Before street artist Efren Andaluz picks up any paint can to start a mural, he prays to God to guide his hand. Those prayers were answered as he reimagined the entryway to St. Mel’s Catholic Academy.
Bishop Brennan Celebrates St. Robert Bellarmine Mass
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated the feast day of his namesake at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Bayside with about 200 parishioners.
Life of Father Varela, and a ‘United Ireland,’ Highlighted at Great Irish Fair
It wasn’t all corned beef, step dancing, and music at the 42nd Great Irish Fair held Sept. 16th on the campus of Holy Name parish in Park Slope.
St. Francis de Sales Principal Is a Proud Supporter of The Tablet’s Mission
When it comes to supporting Catholic journalism, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy Principal Chris Scharbach doesn’t hesitate to take the lead.
Our Lady of Sorrows Teacher Goes Above and Beyond for Her Students
CORONA — Though students didn’t begin filing into her classroom until Sept. 6, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Academy’s newest kindergarten teacher started her school year nearly a month ago. For Jessica Jerez, it takes more than lesson prep to be an educator — it requires a dedicated effort to make her classroom a second […]