On Aug. 14, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass at St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pope John XXIII Movement in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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Eighth Graders Lend a Hand to Prep Good Shepherd Catholic Academy Classrooms
Fifteen students from Good Shepherd Catholic Academy — about half of the entire eighth grade — gave up one of the last days of their summer vacation to come to school on Thursday, Aug. 21, to spend the morning helping get the school ready for the opening of classes on Sept. 3.
Back to School Week 2025: The Tablet’s Guide to Catholic Schools
Find your neighborhood Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic school in Brooklyn or Queens.
Coen-gratulations: Celebrating the Diocese of Brooklyn Archivist’s Remarkable Career, Retirement
Joseph Coen, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s longest-serving archivist, will retire on Aug. 29.
Queens Parish Day Camp Teaching Kids How to be Earth’s Caregivers
Immaculate Conception Monastery in Jamaica Estates was the scene of a special day camp this summer. The day camp, called Care for Creation, taught children how to live out the principles outlined in Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si, in which the late pontiff urged humanity to respect the earth.
Archdiocese of Newark Settles Abuse Claim Against Bishop DiMarzio, Who Denies Allegations
The Archdiocese of Newark has settled two claims of sexual abuse against Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, dating back more than 50 years — when he was a priest in Jersey City — the lawyer for the plaintiffs announced on Aug. 6.
Arrivederci! Diocesan Pilgrims Head to Rome for Jubilee of Young People
A group of young people from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria who will be taking part in a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth gathered at their church for a celebratory barbecue and to learn more about the upcoming spiritual journey.
For Brooklyn Teen, Carlo Acutis’ Sainthood Is Personal
Khloe Chavez will be watching television coverage of the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sept. 7 with more than a passing interest because she enjoys a special connection to the Italian teen who is about to become the Catholic Church’s first saint of the Millennial generation.
Former Divine Mercy Parochial Vicar Removed From Ministry After ‘Sufficient Evidence of Sexual Abuse of a Minor’
The Diocese of Brooklyn has “officially removed” Father Raymond Flores from ministry and will add him to the diocese’s list of credibly accused priests following the recommendation of an independent panel that investigates abuse allegations.
St. Francis College Nursing Program Wins Thumbs Up From Federal Gov’t
St. Francis College was recently granted a 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an agency within the U.S. Department of Education. It allows the college to continue to offer its nursing program to students for the next 10 years. It also makes the program eligible for federal grants.