Arlene and Tom Jablonski were among the folks who lined up in the vestibule at Our Lady of Angels Church in Bay Ridge on Sunday, Jan. 29 to buy “Chasing Church News,” the book by Tablet Editor Emeritus Ed Wilkinson — featuring photos from his 50 years of covering the Diocese of Brooklyn. Wilkinson signed copies of his book and touted the paper’s membership drive.
Father Kevin Abels
Group Shines Light on Challenges Of Caring for Elderly Relatives
Arleen Warnock, who spent 11 years caring for her husband Gerard following a back injury that rendered him an invalid, started a support group for caregivers at Our Lady of Angels Church in Bay Ridge.
Only In Print: CYO Indoor Sports to Resume on Parish-by-Parish Basis
After a long layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) indoor sports are starting up again in the Diocese of Brooklyn. But whether or not a child can participate at their local church will depend on the church’s pastor.
Corpus Christi – St. Sebastian’s, Woodside
Hundreds of parishioners of St. Sebastian’s parish, Woodside, participated in the annual Corpus Christi procession on June 22. Father Kevin Abels, pastor, led the march carrying the monstrance.
Vocations Office Extends Called by Name Program
by Father Kevin Abels, Diocesan Vocations Director I wanted to share with you wonderful news about the Called By Name Program that has been a blessing to our Diocese. The purpose of Called By Name is to encourage the people of our parishes to prayerfully submit names of men and women who they believe would […]
Cathedral Program Teaches Boys How to Lead as Men
by Antonina Zielinska School may be out for summer vacation, but the Father Troike Summer Leadership Program at Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, Elmhurst, is in full swing. During the four-week program students from Cathedral Prep work alongside professional educators to provide a leadership program for boys in grades six-to-eight. “These young men are the future of […]