This week’s Tablet TALK features a very special anniversary in Astoria, an invitation to explore opera, a lecture on John Henry Newman and much more.
Immaculate Conception – Astoria Queens
Astoria Lectures Center On Dominican Spirituality
“In fact, if you look specifically at the Gospels, Christ educated adults and blessed children. We do the opposite: We educate children and bless adults. But I think Christianity is an adult faith, and we really do need more input for adults.”
Immaculate Conception School
Located in the heart of Astoria, Immaculate Conception School serves families with children from toddlers to teens and reflects the diversity of the surrounding community.
In Astoria, Campaign Adopts Spiritual Tone
Fresh off another campaign, Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria, jumped right into the Generations of Faith campaign with the rest of the Diocese of Brooklyn and have so far met 65 percent of their Generations goal of $730,000!
Pilgrimage of Mercy in Astoria
Immaculate Conception parish, Astoria, conducted a Pilgrimage of Mercy in accordance with the Pope’s Jubilee year of Mercy on Saturday, June 11.
Bishop DiMarzio Will Ordain Ten New Priests
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain 10 men to the priesthood to serve the Church in Brooklyn and Queens. The ordination rites will take place at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m.
Father Yvon Aurelien
Father Yvon Hector Aurelien felt called to be a priest since he was 14 years old. After a long path, he can become what God intended: a priest who is there for His people.
Queens Native to be Ordained in Manhattan
Father Jean Pierre A. Seon will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of New York by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m.
65 New Lay Leaders Are Ready to Serve
The Diocese of Brooklyn commissioned 65 new lay leaders from 34 parishes at a bilingual Mass at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Jamaica. The night was also a celebration of the years of service that catechists and ministers devoted to the Diocese of Brooklyn. Special recognition was given to Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C., for her 40 years of service to the diocese.
CYO Hosts First-Ever Cheerleading Showcase
The Catholic Youth Organization has begun developing a diocesan-wide cheerleading program and hosted its first-ever Diocese of Brooklyn Cheerleading Showcase Feb. 27 at Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst.
