Deacon Manuel S. Barahona

A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Manuel S. Barahona, assistant director of the Cursillo Movement, was celebrated March 3 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Astoria. He died Feb. 27 in the Haven Hospice at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan. He was 69.

Pilgrims Put Their Hearts into Holy Doors Visit

The Holy Doors Pilgrim Group of Heart to Heart Ministry is seen above, holding red hearts outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria with Sister Ave Clark, O.P., far right.

Astoria Parish Celebrates 175 Years

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.

Pawsome Feast of St. Francis in Long Island City

This week’s Tablet TALK features a Long Island City animal blessing, highlights the work of the Dorothy Bennett Mercy Center, reminds readers about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and much, much more.

Mothers Prayer Group Plans Holy Door Event

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a 9/11 memorial service in Bellerose, a Year of Mercy event for mothers, a celebration of the Dominican Order’s 800th anniversary, details on a Men’s Cursillo Weekend and more.

Farewell and Greetings at Greenpoint Parish

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a novena to Our Lady of Velankanni, anniversary events in Astoria and Brooklyn, an upcoming event with Bishop Caggiano in Brooklyn and much more.

Astoria Faithful Seek Healing on Assumption

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a hardworking youth ministry group in Woodside, a retreat with the African Community of St. Fortunata, upcoming San Lorenzo Ruiz festivities and more.

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.