‘Mother Church’ of Queens Marks Its 175th Anniversary

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the mother church of Queens, began celebrating its 175th anniversary with the dedication of its newly restored church Nov. 14. Two auxiliary bishops with ties to the parish came to share this moment with the faithful.

Sister Julia Veronica Hannon, C.S.J.

Sister Julia Veronica Hannon, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 66 years, died Oct. 5 in Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.

Diocesan Group Enjoys World Family Meeting

About 200 parishioners from Brooklyn and Queens attended the eighth World Meeting of Families (WMF) in Philadelphia, Sept. 23, as part of a pilgrimage organized by the diocese’s School of Evangelization.

Tablet TALK: Best Wishes Msgr. Wielunski

Details on Archbishop Bernardito Auza’s upcoming talk about the papal visit, salutes a special couple in Old Mill Basin, highlights a farewell party for a Glendale pastor and much more.

Mission Trip: Glimpse of The Resurrection

Msgr. Sean G. Ogle joined the Blessed Frassati Fellowship, a community of young adult professionals, on a mission trip to Peru this summer. He reflects on the experience of rebuilding people’s homes and lives.

Astoria Festival Mixes Fun and Learning

Hundreds of children who came with their families to enjoy the seventh annual Kids Fun Day, a street festival co-sponsored by Catholic Charities Queens Community Center in Astoria and Fidelis Care.

Father Daniel O. Kingsley

For Father Daniel O. Kingsley, 26, the journey to priesthood began with one simple question: “Have you ever considered Cathedral Preparatory Seminary?”

Father Christopher Heanue

Father Christopher Ryan Heanue, 27, says his “yes” to God and priesthood is something that happens everyday.