Local children returned to their classrooms earlier this month, and many Catholic schools and academies marked the start of the new academic year with the celebration of Mass.
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Diocese Opens Pastoral Year at ‘New’ Holy Name
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio called for more dialogue with diocesan employees as he celebrated Mass Sept. 4 that opened the pastoral year. It was held at the newly renovated Holy Name of Jesus Church in Park Slope, just two blocks from the Chancery Office.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights an upcoming event featuring Jesuit Father James Martin, plans for a state-of-the-art media center at a Sheepshead Bay parish, some recognition for grandparents and much, much more…
Molloy Helps with Lourdes Healing
“I am Marist and this has new meaning for me. Whether it’s working in the baths at Lourdes, walking the rosary procession or hiking through the French countryside, in the footsteps of Champagnat, I am ever grateful for all that I have been blessed to do and experience.”
Youth Views: What kind of news are you interested in, and where do you get this new from?
I like sports news. I am also interested in international news because I like to hear what’s going on in our world. I usually get the news from my television or my phone by using Twitter and Instagram.
Youth Views: How do you express your creativity?
I express myself creatively through the service work/volunteer work I do at Molloy and for campus ministry. I am a campus ministry leader here, and I love helping others; it is how I truly allow myself to just be me.
Youth Views: What does the commandment, ‘You Shall Not Steal,’ mean to you?
This commandment is important to me because you can steal many times and say “I’m sorry” but not actually mean it. To me, you have to learn why you are doing something to help stop yourself from doing it.
Back to School 2014 – Special Section
Here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual “Back to School” special section that appeared in the Aug. 23, 2014 issue of the newspaper.
Youth Views: What trait do you wish people to remember you by?
Responses from St. Joseph H.S.
A WYD Message from the Bishop
The following is the text of a memorandum from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to deans, pastors, administrators, ethnic apostolates, campus ministers and youth ministers. It is my pleasure to announce that the Diocese of Brooklyn has contracted the services of Peter’s Way Tours Inc. to assist us with our arrangement for World Youth Day, Poland. The […]