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.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Sunset Park Brooklyn
Obituary: Father Richard Skarbek
Father Richard Skarbek, who was ordained by Pope John II at age 54, died on June 22 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, L.I.
Prayer and Health Are Fair Play at OLPH
High winds and curious passers by made it difficult for volunteers to keep their materials well stocked at their tables in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica, Sunset Park.
Obituary: Sister Agnes Alphonse Finamore, C.S.J.
Sister Agnes Alphonse Finamore, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I. for 77 years, died April 25 at Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.
Spreading Mercy
During this Holy Year of Mercy, the faithful in Brooklyn joined Catholics throughout the world in responding to a request Jesus made through St. Faustina. Jesus promised great graces to anyone who trusts in His Mercy, especially through veneration of this image.
Rite of Election: More Than a Thousand People Prepare to Enter the Church
In Brooklyn and Queens, 1,125 adults and children will receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio greeted them during the Rites of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion last Sunday, Feb. 14.
2015 Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
Check out the winning and honorable mention art work and photos from the ceremony, as well as information on the contest.
Obituary: Sister Kathleen Bernadette Kane, C.S.J.
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Kane, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 68 years, died at Sacred Heart Convent, Hempstead, L.I., Jan. 2.
CYO Boys’ Swim Champs Crowned
The Catholic Youth Organization boys’ swimming recently held its championships Jan. 9 at the Eisenhower Park Aquatic Center, East Meadow, L.I. The winners are…
Sports Round-Up, Jan. 9
Three new records were set at this year’s Catholic Youth Organization boys’ swim Olympics and The athletic department at St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, presented the fourth annual Jose Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship to junior Kaelyn Edwards.