Deacon Jaime Varela is the driver for the Bishop of Brooklyn. His job title is Assistant to the Ordinary of the Diocese — in this case, the “ordinary” is Bishop Robert Brennan. It’s a job Deacon Varela loves.
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The Tablet Switches Printers: Now Bigger, Brighter, Better
Readers of the printed version of The Tablet may have noticed a few changes. Color and photo reproduction is considerably higher quality, and delivery is faster.
Diocese’s Ecumenical Representatives Confront Antisemitism During Lent
Nearly 2,000 years since the crucifixion of Jesus, concerns persist that some malicious people who hear the story of the Passion of the Christ during Lent might justify antisemitism, in thought or deeds.
Retiring Schools Chief Chadzutko Reflects On a Life in Catholic Education
Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Ph.D., the school superintendent who has guided the education of generations of students in the Diocese of Brooklyn, is closing the notebook on his career. He announced his retirement in a letter on March 4.
Diocese Announces New Vicar General, Other Top Positions
Bishop Robert Brennan announced Wednesday several prominent changes to his Chancery administration.
St. Athanasius Dedicates New Crucifix After Vandal’s Destruction
Mary Guadagni was heartbroken last spring when she learned that the crucifix outside St. Athanasius Church had been vandalized. But on Sunday, a new crucifix was dedicated – signaling a fresh start for the parish.
Only In Print: Diocese of Brooklyn Delegation Sees Humanitarian Work at the Texas-Mexico Border
The a four-person delegation from the Diocese of Brooklyn joined an “immersion” trip to tour the collaborative work shared by Sister Norma Pimentel and Catholic Extension to help thousands of asylum seekers stuck at the U.S./Mexico border.
Ash Wednesday Returns to Pre-Pandemic Ways, Stirs Hope in Diocese Faithful
Ash Wednesday 2022 marked the first time since the pandemic uprooted everyone’s lives that Catholics were able to take part in the holy day in a normal fashion. It also marked Bishop Robert Brennan’s first Ash Wednesday since becoming Bishop of Brooklyn in November.
Via Twitter, at Mass and In Prayer, U.S. Bishops Unite Behind Ukraine
For some U.S. prelates, such as Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn, New York, the Feb. 24 news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit close to home.
Bay Ridge Kids to Get Early Glimpse of College
It’s never too early for students to start thinking about college — even children in kindergarten. That’s the thinking behind a unique new partnership between Bay Ridge Catholic Academy and St. Francis College.