Eighteen students attending Catholic schools and academies within the Diocese of Brooklyn were honored on April 22 for artwork they submitted to The Tablet’s “Christ Is Risen” Art Contest.
Knights of Columbus
East Meadow Parish Installs Blessed McGivney Statue: ‘A Long Time Coming’
On April 12, members of the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes of Pope Pius XII Council 4422 processed across the parking lot of St. Raphael Parish for the blessing of a new statue of Blessed Michael McGivney.
Catholic School Students Bring Christmas Spirit to Life in Annual Art Contest
Creativity and faith took center stage as The Tablet celebrated the winners of its annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” art contest. More than 300 young artists from 24 Catholic schools participated, showcasing artwork that reflected the true meaning of Christmas.
NY Knights of Columbus Dedicate Latest Statue of Blessed Michael McGivney
A five-foot-tall bronze statue of Blessed Michael McGivney, the 19th Century priest who founded the Knights of Columbus, was dedicated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan during a Mass at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College on Sept. 3.
Pope Leo Greets Knights of Columbus at Supreme Convention Celebrating Hope, Service
Pope Leo XIV commended the Knights of Columbus for uniting Catholic men in prayer and fraternity as the fraternal organization holds its 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington.
Recruitment Drive Looks To Lift Knights of Columbus Membership
On March 28-29, the Knights of Columbus in New York State will run their first-ever statewide recruiting drive. “Actually, we’re trying to get away from the term ‘recruiting,’ ” said James Funaro, state chairman of recruiting. “We’re looking to be more inviting, so we invite men to join.”
Knights of Columbus Mark 125 Years of Patriotic Degree at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, celebrated the 125th anniversary of its patriotic fourth degree with an exemplification ceremony, Mass, and unveiling of a statue of its founder Blessed Michael J. McGivney at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
Catholic School Students Wax Poetic on Historical Figures From the Past
Students at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy stepped back in time on Jan. 31, transforming themselves for the school’s annual Wax Museum.
Pro Vita Mass Celebrates the Right To Life, Respecting All its Stages
At the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Pro Vita Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on Jan. 19, Bishop Robert Brennan urged the faithful to advocate for the sanctity of life at all stages.
Diocesan Priest Honors a Vietnam Veteran Shot Down 52 Years Ago
The tarmac at JFK International Airport, one of the busiest transportation hubs in the world, came to a standstill on Nov. 12 as people paused to pay tribute to a man none of them had ever met — a U.S. Navy pilot who was killed in the Vietnam War more than half a century ago.