This week The Tablet highlights Sister Gladys Anyanwu, a first grade teacher at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Sister Gladys is but one of a handful of women religious still standing at the head of the classroom in the Diocese of
Brooklyn.

As we enter into Holy Week in this Jubilee Year of Hope, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn are called to immerse themselves in the paschal mystery with renewed fervor

The Vatican released the new Statistical Yearbook of the Church last week for 2023, and it shows some favorable numbers while also pointing to some disappointments.

In the rich tapestry of Catholic history in the United States, few organizations have left as indelible a mark as the Knights of Columbus. Founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael McGivney, a parish priest in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights emerged as a fraternal order dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.

As we recently celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph, The Tablet is offering some reflections on this great saint. Sacred art has often portrayed Joseph in the background, holding a carpenter’s tool or cradling the Christ Child

As the Diocese of Brooklyn began the Lenten season with Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Downtown Brooklyn on Ash Wednesday, Bishop Robert Brennan opened the season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving — the three pillars of Lent with an optimistic tone. “We begin the season of repentance and conversion.

Since Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14, the global Catholic community has united in fervent prayer for his recovery.

While many welcome the Trump administration’s attempt to get the country’s finances under control, some of the moveshave had unfortunate consequences.

Black History Month is a time dedicated to honoring the rich contributions and diverse experiences of African Americans. For the Catholic Church, this month is a special opportunity to reflect on the profound influence of black Catholics throughout history.