Father Gerard Sauer, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church, has resigned from his position in the wake of allegations against him of “inappropriate behavior with adults,” Bishop Robert Brennan announced.
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Pope Francis Appoints Cincinnati Priest as Bishop of Columbus, Ohio
Pope Francis has appointed Father Earl K. Fernandes, a former staff member of the apostolic nunciature in Washington and currently a Cincinnati pastor, to head the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio.
Walking With Moms Who Make The Decision to Choose Life
As a consultant to the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee, I want to ensure the faithful are informed about a Committee initiative known as Walking with Moms in Need.
Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez Retires After Pope Francis Accepts Resignation
Pope Francis on Wednesday morning accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Paul R. Sanchez of Brooklyn. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Paul Sanchez of Brooklyn remembers in 2012 when he received the call that Pope Benedict had named him auxiliary bishop, the apostolic nuncio told him that “you will be very happy in this ministry.”
Only In Print: Robotic Win
Eighth-graders from Saint Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope took home top honors at the NYC First Lego League Robotics Championship Tournament.
Ready, Set, Subscribe! Fundraiser For Catholic Schools Makes Return
The Tablet’s “COVID Relief Fundraiser for Catholic Schools” is back for its second year to offer school students an extra credit assignment that can earn them cash for tuition and raise funds for their schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Only In Print: Women Saints of the Diocese
Women’s History Month is one of those “teachable moments” that encourages Americans to become more familiar with the past.
New St. Gregory Pastor Promises To Be Partner To Parishioners
The new pastor of the Church of St. Gregory the Great, brought in to help the parish heal following the removal of the previous pastor, began his tenure with a promise to be a true partner to his parishioners.
A 5,000-Mile-Long Journey From War Zone Ends At Catholic School in Brooklyn
You’ll never complain about a long walk again after hearing the story of 11-year-old Theodore Gaynullin and his mother, who traveled 15 miles — on foot — to the Polish border to flee war-torn Ukraine.
Meet the Bishop’s Trusted Man Behind the Wheel
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.