by Antonina Zielinska The first Filipino saint, St. Lorenzo Ruiz, now holds a prominent place in Mary’s Nativity Church, Flushing. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto blessed the new statue of St. Lorenzo, which stands in a shrine surrounded by candles at the front of the church. “St. Lorenzo reminds us of the vocation we all have, […]
On the first day of school, 123 members of the senior class at Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, gathered on Shore Road to watch the sun rise. This tradition, known as “senior sunrise,” has special significance this year. As Mary Ann Spicijaric begins her work as the new principal of Fontbonne and Gilda King assists […]
by Marie Elena Giossi School is back in session and at St. Mel School, Flushing, the new academic year brings a new principal who hopes to infuse new life into this learning community. St. Mel’s school and parish community formally welcomed Principal Chris Stein at the opening Mass of the school year on Wednesday, Sept. […]
by Francis X. Rocca ROME (CNS) – Acting in his capacity as bishop of Rome, Pope Francis offered words of encouragement to his diocesan priests, assuring them that recent and current scandals cannot overcome the Church’s holiness and urging them to keep their vocations alive through love of God. The pope made his remarks Sept. […]
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens will conduct a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the Msgr. Anthony J. Barretta Apartments at 2365 Pacific St., Brownsville, on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. This new and contemporary affordable housing development features 64 units. The project, developed by CPC Resources (CPCR) and Catholic Charities, comprises eight […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) – As military, police and federal investigators searched for answers as to why a lone gunman opened fire Sept. 16 at the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people and wounding at least eight more, religious leaders and public officials offered prayers for the victims and their families. Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl and […]
Boy Scout Alexander Dimitrov, 11, a member of the Boy Scouts at St. Margaret’s parish, Middle Village, participates in a candlelight vigil Sept. 11. The ceremony marked the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Explore the website for more on how other schools and parishes marked the occasion.
Bishop Frank Caggiano will be installed as Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn., on Sept. 19. Below are the links to each of the stories featured in a special pullout section of The Tablet dedicated to Bishop Caggiano: Bishop Frank Caggiano Background His Leadership Is Based on Building Relationships by Father William G. Smith Bishop Has a […]
Before becoming a priest and a bishop, Bishop Frank Caggiano was just a regular Brooklyn boy. Below from top, he is pictured with his parents Arnaldo and Gennarina, and sister Antonia, in a family snapshot from 1976… Below, the future bishop in his Class of 1977 graduation photo from Regis H.S., Manhattan, and the newly-ordained […]
Bishop Frank Caggiano accompanied diocesan youth on three World Youth Days. Below from top, Bishop Caggiano leads catechesis for English-speaking pilgrims in Rio de Janeiro, 2013… He bonds with youth after a communal dinner in Madrid, Spain, 2011… He waves to diocesan pilgrims as he processes into Mass in Sydney, Australia, 2008… Bishops Nicholas DiMarzio […]
