“Hard Guys Cry: The Journey of a Tough Cop … From the Mean Streets of Brooklyn to a Prison Ministry” tells how Jimmy Dennedy pivoted from being a tough Brooklyn cop to a volunteer with prison ministries.
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Brooklyn Church Group Backs Housing Push, But Wants Details From City
East Brooklyn Congregations, a group working to get more affordable housing built in New York, likes Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Block by Block plan but leaders say they want more details.
Supper Series: You Too, Can Eat Like a Pope at This NYC Italian Restaurant
Salvo Lo Castro, who served as the chef in the Vatican for 10 years and made many of Pope Benedict XVI’s favorite dishes, has brought his culinary skills to New York City’s Soho with his Italian restaurant Casasalvo.
Facing Backlash, Mamdani Says Immigrant Map Will Be Redrawn to Include Little Italy
A map issued by the Mamdani administration to showcase New York’s international neighborhoods during the World Cup didn’t score a goal with some City Council members who expressed outrage when several communities famous for their immigrant roots — such as Little Italy — were omitted by cartographers.
Amityville Religious Sisters, Buffalo Church Receive ‘Sacred Sites’ Grants
The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville on Long Island and Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo have each received a grant from the New York Landmarks Conservancy to help restore their stained glass windows.
Catholicism in America: 1776-2026
A lot has happened over those 250 years to get to this point. Here is a look at Catholicism in the United States.
Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence in the Diocese of Brooklyn
The Tablet presents a curation of articles that tell the stories behind how Catholic roots were established in the Colonies during the birth of a nation, and the role Catholicism played in shaping America over the next 250 years.
The Tablet Wins More Than Two Dozen Awards at Annual Catholic Media Association
The Tablet made its presence known at the Catholic Media Association Conference held in Atlantic City June 17-19, winning more than two dozen awards for its coverage of local and international Catholic news.
Faith Leaders Warn of Trafficking Risks as World Cup Kicks Off in New York Metro Area
For James King, the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking goes back more than a decade, to when New Jersey was preparing to host Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
How a NY Bishop Fought for Catholic Equality and Founded a School System
In the mid-1800s, Archbishop John Hughes, AKA “Dagger John” earned the reputation of an “intellectual pugilist” for pushing back against the anti-Catholicism in New York City. His efforts resulted in the parochial school system of today.