by Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis may publish his first encyclical this year, the Vatican spokesman said. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi said he “would not exclude” the possibility of the publication of the pope’s first encyclical “within this year,” Vatican Radio reported. The spokesman told reporters that retired Pope Benedict XVI had […]
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Pope Receives Invitation to Visit Israel
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Israeli President Shimon Peres officially invited Pope Francis to Israel and left their meeting at the Vatican telling the pope, “I am expecting you in Jerusalem and not just me, but all the people of Israel.” Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told reporters, “The pope would be […]
Ecuadorians Celebrate El Senor de Jerusalen
The Ecuadorian community celebrated its annual festivities in honor of “El Senor de Jerusalén” at Corpus Christi Church, Woodside. Parishioners dressed in their native clothing, dance groups, children and women with floral arrangements accompanied the image of “El Senor de Jerusalén” in procession to the church, where Mass was celebrated by Father Juan Ruiz, assisted […]
Mill Basin Knights Fete Auxiliary Bishop
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto celebrated the Knights of Columbus/Family Mass at St. Bernard parish, Mill Basin, on Sunday, April 28. Following Mass, the St. Bernard K. of C. Council No. 14269 held its annual Communion-breakfast in the parish hall. Bishop Chappetto was presented with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award by the council. Below, from […]
A Slice of Life
Grand Knight Camillo Casano and Deputy Grand Knight Vincent Gentile help the Sisters of Life slice the cake at a dinner in their honor at the Archbishop Hughes Knights of Columbus Council No. 481 in Dyker Heights. For the story, see The Editor’s Space. Photo © Ed Wilkinson
Diocesan Math Bee: Elementary and Junior High School Winners Are Crowned
After winning first place at the diocesan Primary Math Bee, third grader Allie Giordano from St. Ephrem’s parish, Dyker Heights, gathered with her math coach, Madeline Scotto, and her family in joy. The math bee finals were held April 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Sunset Park. The diocesan Primary Math Bee winners […]
Father Thomas Catania Dies
As The Tablet went to press on April 30, it was learned that Father Thomas Catania, parochial vicar at Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, had died. A full obituary and tributes will be printed in next week’s print edition and on the website. In 2012, Father Catania won first place at the Catholic Press […]
Pope Confirms 44 People, Including Two U.S. Teens
by Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Administering the sacrament of Confirmation to 44 people, including two teenagers from the U.S. and two from Ireland, Pope Francis encouraged them to “swim against the tide; it’s good for the heart.” In a partially improvised homily at Mass April 28 in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis encouraged […]
Prayers in Boston – Obama Says Interfaith Service Reclaims a ‘State of Grace’
BOSTON (CNS) – In an April 18 interfaith prayer service, religious and political leaders emphasized the enduring strength of the people of Boston and urged them to find consolation and healing in their continued support of one another. Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley welcomed the congregation that packed the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and […]
Bravest Join in Prayer
The Brooklyn-Queens Holy Name Society of the New York City Fire Dept. held its 91st annual Communion Mass and Breakfast April 21 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights.