Recently, the youth ministry of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, Queens, embarked on two trips to encourage young people to deepen their faith and discern well their God-given vocations.
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Mothers and Mentors: RSHM Sisters’ Mark 110 Years in B’klyn
St. Catharine of Alexandria School, Borough Park, alumnus Nicholas Fialo reflects on the ministry of the Sisters of the Religious Sacred Heart of Mary, who are leaving the parish after 110 years of service.
Students Bring Real Life to Nativity Scene
Parishioners saw Scripture come to life Saturday, Dec. 5 as students from Our Lady of Fatima School, Jackson Heights, portrayed a retelling of the Nativity story.
Catholic Charities Aids Coney Island’s Recovery
Still rebuilding from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Coney Island residents welcomed a sign of hope for the future in early December when Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens held a groundbreaking ceremony for an early childhood center set to open in 2017.
2,000 People Expected to Join Bishop on Feast of OL Guadalupe
The Diocese of Brooklyn will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at noon at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights.
Holy Door Ceremonies
The diocese will open the Holy Year of Mercy on Sunday, Dec. 13, with the blessing of Holy Doors in Brooklyn and Queens.
New Pastor Lights Up Sunset Park Celebration
As darkness descended upon St. Agatha Church, Dec. 6, a small group of people prayed the rosary inside while children played outside, keeping warm by not standing still.
Tablet TALK: Midwood Children Donate Toys
This week’s Tablet Talk highlights gift givers in Flatlands, new altar servers in Bay Ridge, a special event for Catholics who teach in public schools and much more.
Ministry to Day Laborers Finds Home in Sunnyside
As if leaping straight out of Jesus’ parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Mt 20), Queen of Angels parishioners went out to find day laborers still standing around looking for work at 9 a.m. on a Saturday.
Giving Thanks Through the Sport of Hoops (with video)
During this time of year, we all take a step back and realize the countless blessings we have in our lives. And for a group of young athletes, their method of giving thanks was the sport of basketball at The St. Thomas Aquinas Sports Association’s Giving Thanks Basketball Classic.