65 New Lay Leaders Are Ready to Serve

The Diocese of Brooklyn commissioned 65 new lay leaders from 34 parishes at a bilingual Mass at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Jamaica. The night was also a celebration of the years of service that catechists and ministers devoted to the Diocese of Brooklyn. Special recognition was given to Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C., for her 40 years of service to the diocese.

Sister Margaret Mary Caulson, I.H.M.

Sister Margaret Mary Caulson, I.H.M., (formerly known as Sister Mary Ronan) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died May 5 at Our Lady of Peace Residence, Scranton, Pa. She was 74.

Obituary: Father William Galvin, M.M

Father William Galvin, M.M., a native of Kew Gardens who was celebrating his 60th year as a Maryknoll priest, died April 21 at Mission St. Teresa in Maryknoll, N.Y. He was 86.

Bishop Prays with Survivors Of Sexual Abuse by Clergy

More than 250 individuals came to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Forest Hills, April 21, to pray for hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and all who have been impacted by sexual abuse, especially crimes committed by clergy and church workers.

Tablet TALK: Best Wishes Elizabeth

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights upcoming retreats and conferences for individuals and married couples to grow closer to God, invites readers to enjoy great music in both boroughs March 13, and much more.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Forest Hills

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy, in Forest Hills, is a Catholic, co-educational school with classes from nursery to grade eight. We offer half-day nursery and both full and half-day Pre-K.

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.

New Bishop Relies on Ecumenical Experiences

As moderator of the curia, vicar for higher education and vicar for evangelization, Father James Massa wears many hats in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. Next week, he will officially assume another hat – a miter to be exact – as he is ordained one of the diocese’s newest auxiliary bishops. For now, that […]