Caminata Brings Mercy To the Streets of Jamaica

Nearly 500 members of the Jornada Movement came together as one to share the mercy of God during their annual Caminata on March 26. The young people spent hours on the morning of Holy Saturday walking, praying the rosary and bearing witness to their faith in the streets of Queens.

Tablet TALK: Red Nose Day at Jamaica School

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Heart to Heart Ministry’s 20th anniversary; announces a novena of Masses for the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; invites young marrieds to a Post-Cana Couple Day and more.

Sister Noraleen Murphy, C.S.J.

Sister Noraleen Murphy, C.S.J., a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 69 years, died May 3 in Maria Regina Residence. In 1946 she entered the congregation from the parish of St. Joseph, Brooklyn. She earned her bachelor’s degree in math from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, 1957; in sociology from […]

Deacon Ramon Genaro Diaz

A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Ramon Genaro Diaz, 74, was celebrated on Saturday, May 23, at the Immaculate Conception Monastery Church, Jamaica Estates, where he had served since his ordination in 2002. He died at his home on Wednesday, May 20. Father Thomas Pettei, Episcopal Vicar of Queens, was the celebrant of the […]

Tablet TALK: Girl Scout Sunday in Astoria

This week in Tablet TALK: A celebration of the founding of the Girl Scouts, a street is renamed for a late local bishop, fathers and daughters dance in Rockaway, a gala benefits mothers and children, and more.

Diversified Instruction at Immaculate Conception School

At Immaculate Conception School (ICS), Jamaica Estates, students receive diversified instruction. From the academically gifted to those who need general and special education services, ICS has the resources to help every child reach his or her full potential. “In addition to being proud of our New York State test scores and the achievements of our […]