In a letter to the editor of The Tablet, the Sisters of Mercy display a united front in the defense and recognition of Mother Cabrini, the patroness of immigrants.
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Kristi and Robert, Two True Pro-life Champions
Dear Editor: Thank you, Allyson Escobar, for covering the story for The Tablet, and to Emily Drooby for covering the story in Currents (One Mother’s Pro-Life Journey, Sept. 21).
An Apalling Attack Against a Senior Citizen
Dear Editor: A group of teens walked up to an elderly woman and beat and robbed her. This took place at 169th street, near Highland Avenue in Jamaica on August 4th. She was 67 years old and was beaten with her own cane and was robbed of her cellphone.
Biblical Theology of Textual Dissection for Seminarians
Dear Editor: Despite some disagreements with opinions of George Weigel, I was heartened by his column on seminarians (“In Praise of Today’s Seminarians, Aug. 31). Still, I am puzzled by his recommendation that “Biblical studies [at seminaries] must focus on biblical theology far more than textual dissection.” What, exactly, does this mean?
Permanent Deacons and Clergy Apparel
Dear Editor: It’s interesting that the two photos of former NBA referee Deacon Steven M. Javie of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are shown with his appearing in a referee uniform and a clergy shirt with Roman collar (“Former NBA Referee Makes Spiritual Call, Aug. 31).
Future Generations Need to Know What Happened
Dear Editor: I’m greatly troubled by the belief of some who think we must move on, that there is too much talk of 9/11 many years later.
Mother Cabrini Deserves to Be Honored by the City
Dear Editor: As a former resident of New York City — 51 years in Bayside, Queens — I protest against dismissing Mother Frances Cabrini from her rightful place in New York City history.
A Petition for Mother Frances Cabrini
Dear Editor: I would love if there would be an online, or in The Tablet, petition campaign to send it to Mayor Bill de Blasio in regard to the statue controversy
Honor Mother Cabrini, Now More Than Ever
Dear Editor: Now more than ever a statue of Mother Cabrini would have been an asset to our city and a breath of fresh air amidst the issues which we are forced to accept daily (“Mother Cabrini Statue Nixed Despite Vote,” Aug. 24).
The Many Angles of Cardinal Pell Case
Dear Editor: I can believe that Cardinal Pell’s accuser was abused in church as a child, but not by the cardinal and not on that date either. The accuser’s life deteriorated shortly after the incident, he quit the cathedral school, started to take drugs, etc.