More students across the Diocese of Brooklyn will be able to afford and attend Catholic schools during this academic year, thanks in part to grants provided by the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens (CFBQ).
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Cristo Rey HS President’s Family Tree Includes Bishop Ford, Sister Ita
William Ford III, the incoming president of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, says he doesn’t feel the weight of family history as he settles into his new role; instead, he insists, he just feels “really blessed.”
Back to School 2021
The Tablet offers this special supplement to help families gear up for the new school year.
Parishioners Shrug Off Summer Heat to Invoke St. Rocco
Despite an air conditioner breakdown, parishioners filled the pews on Aug. 15 at St. Jospeh’s Parish in Astoria, Queens to celebrate the Feast of St. Rocco, the protector against contagious diseases. Because of the coronavirus, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said prayers for St. Rocco’s intercession are vital.
Diocese of Brooklyn Schools Announce Back-to-School COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Mask wearing will be required by all students, faculty, and staff members in the 69 Catholic academies and parish schools across the Diocese of Brooklyn come September 8, the first day of school.
Female Doctors of the Church Have Rx for Spiritual Ailments
St. Therese of Lisieux, known as “The Little Flower,” is one of only four female saints with the title “Doctor of the Church,” an honor that has been bestowed on fewer than 40 saints throughout history and signifies their importance as teachers of the faith whose lessons have far-reaching influence.
‘Fore!’ the Chaplains: Bishop’s Annual Golf Classic Raises $100K for Diocese Program
It was a great day to golf and give back to those who gave their all while working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic — local hospital and nursing home chaplains.
A ‘Priest’s Priest’ With Ties to Brooklyn Diocese is New Bishop for Wilmington, Delaware
William E. Koenig, born in Queens and fondly recalled as a “priest’s priest” for his faithful service to Catholics and fellow clergy of Long Island, on July 13 became the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware.
Local Catholics Pray During Latest, and Peaceful, Witness for Life Event
The latest Brooklyn Witness for Life event, held July 10, took more than two hours to complete as members from the NYC for Abortion Rights coalition tried to block local Catholics from praying in a rosary procession.
Summer Reading 2021 Around the Diocese of Brooklyn
The Tablet has compiled its list of books that people in the Diocese of Brooklyn are reading this summer. Here are our picks for this season’s must-read books.