If you live in the Diocese of Brooklyn, you don’t have to read history books to learn about the American Revolution. History is right on your doorstep. Brooklyn neighborhoods served as the backdrop of the Battle of Brooklyn on Aug. 27, 1776, — the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a late afternoon Mass June 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.
Headlining the June 10 public session of the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary in Orlando were addresses by the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the new apostolic nuncio to the United States, along with a preliminary presentation on proposed updates to the bishops’ landmark document on protection policies for children and minors.
By Tablet Staff (OSV News) – As the U.S. bishop prepare to consecrate the United States to Jesus’ Sacred Heart June 11 during their spring meeting in Orlando, Florida, here are six things to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart. 1. The devotion has ancient roots. When the Roman soldier struck the crucified Jesus with […]
Jesuit missionaries, like Father Ferdinand Farmer, rode horseback deep into the colonial frontier to celebrate Mass with isolated pockets of Catholics. But because of entrenched anti-Catholic laws, they had to be secret about it.
The state of New York has opened a two-month public comment period for the physician-assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul four months ago, but pro-life advocates continue their opposition.
In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 11 during their spring plenary assembly in Orlando, Florida.
Priestly ordinations in the United States have shown a modest rise at the same time more adults and teens are entering the Catholic Church — a pairing that is stirring hope for future vocations.
Had it not been for the sacrifice of the “Maryland 400” — many of them Catholic — the American Revolution could have been lost at the Battle of Brooklyn.
Here’s a musical riddle for America’s 250th anniversary: What patriotic anthem was written as a prayer by a Jewish Broadway composer, made the pop charts five times by three different Catholic artists, and inspired a legendary folk singer to write his own heartfelt ballad about America? The song is “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin.
