Hundreds of parishioners of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, participated in the annual Corpus Christi procession on June 22. Father Kevin Abels, pastor, led the march carrying the monstrance.
Parishes
Corpus Christi in Bay Ridge
Several Corpus Christi processions were conducted in Bay Ridge on Sunday, June 22. Among them was this revival of the traditional practice at St. Patrick’s parish.
K. of C. Keeps Watch For Religious Liberty
A small but hearty band of people, much like the early American patriots, came to pray for religious liberty when the Knights of Columbus Council No. 60 of Brooklyn sponsored an overnight vigil of eucharistic adoration to mark the beginning of the U.S. bishops’ Fortnight of Freedom.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK recognizes a Corona couple celebrating 65 years of marriage; offers details about two upcoming events, a Women’s Cursillo Retreat and a human trafficking information session, and much more…
Diaconate Ordination
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros will ordain Francisco Javier Hernandez to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, June 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria.
Marianist Jubilarians
Two members of the Marianist community are celebrating their 70th year of religious life, while two others are marking their 60th anniversary. The four will be honored at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK has details about the new leadership for the Passionists; a free concert of chamber music at St. Josaphat’s Church, Bayside; the diocesan observance of World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests and more…
Bishop Caggiano Keeps His Padre Pio Tradition
An annual tradition at St. Josaphat Church in Bayside is the Mass and neighborhood procession of the Padre Pio Prayer Group. Another tradition is that Bishop Frank Caggiano usually is the main celebrant.
Brooklyn Welcomes Haiti’s First Cardinal
Haitians from throughout the diocese gathered at St. Jerome’s Church, East Flatbush, June 15 to pray with the first-ever-named cardinal of the Caribbean nation.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK has details about DeSales Media Group’s Carrie White and Kimberly Benn, who were honored at the 2014 Women in Business Networking and Awards Event, a special award for the Cadette Girl Scout troop from St. Kevin Church, Flushing, and more…