The diocesan School of Evangelization will host its Youth and Young Adult Minister Winter Convocation at St. Mark School, Sheepshead Bay, on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The topic is “Making Jesus Relevant to Young Catholics,” and the presenter will be Father Joseph Fitzgerald, vocation director for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Invited are all youth ministers, […]
Parishes
Brooklyn Parishes Ready To Glow for Christmas
The holiday season began a little earlier than expected this year, and it wasn’t with retail sales and early store openings – those were saved for Black Friday. Instead, the holiday season began Nov. 19 at Maimonides Medical Center, Borough Park, kicking off the annual Celebration of Light. Each year, the medical center provides some […]
Heritage Girls Take Oath of Integrity in East New York
Twenty-two girls from Mary, Mother of the Church parish, East New York, took their oath as American Heritage Girls on Nov. 8. During Mass, in the presence of God, their families and the parish community, they promised to “love God, cherish my family, honor my country and serve in my community.” One week later, these […]
Brooklynites Rediscover Italian Roots
Carroll Gardens Parishioners Go on Pilgrimage to Land of Their Ancestors Parishioners of Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens, led by their pastor Msgr. Guy Massie, returned on pilgrimage to the towns and cities in Italy from which their ancestors and founders had emigrated more than 100 years ago. “It was a journey to reconnect with […]
Queens Deanery Sings in Concert
Queens Deanery No. 5 hosted “A Harvest of Song and Praise,” an autumn afternoon concert at American Martyrs, Bayside, featuring seven choirs and ensembles of the deanery. The parishes of Queens Deanery No. 5 include American Martyrs; Our Lady of the Snows, North Floral Park; St. Kevin and Holy Family, both Flushing; St. Anastasia, Douglaston; […]
Statue’s Desecration Rocks Belle Harbor
A statue of Christ with outstretched arms that has long comforted the community of Belle Harbor was found desecrated early this month. Both hands were broken off the figure, and a streak of white paint was placed across its shoulders and arms. “It’s like a big family down here,” said Father Thomas Doyle, pastor. “Nothing […]
Vincentian Values: SJU Bestows Spirit of Service Awards
Nearly 900 people attended St. John’s University’s 17th annual President’s Dinner, which raised more than $2 million in scholarship funds while honoring three men who embrace the Vincentian mission of service with the Spirit of Service Award.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a St. Francis College alumnus, a Long Island City-born missionary and martyr, an upcoming concert with “The Singing Policeman,” and much, much more…
Fons Vitae Honors
A Mass of thanksgiving honoring members of the Fons Vitae Society was celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Downtown Brooklyn, on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Historic Liturgy
Father James Cunningham, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish, Park Slope, greets parishioners after Mass in the chapel at historic Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Holy Name sponsored a special All Souls’ Day Mass for the first time in the cemetery.