On Veterans Day, we remember the brave men and women who served their country so that others could enjoy their freedom. So let’s take some time to recognize the sacrifice of 2nd Lt. Peter Chappetto, uncle of Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto.
Queens
Diocese Begins Shipments To Needy in Puerto Rico
The first shipment of material goods from the Diocese of Brooklyn for storm-ravaged Puerto Rico has been sent.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish
St. Nicholas Tolentine, originally a small country church serving half the local population of about 100 people in what is now Jamaica, Queens, is marking its 100th birthday.
NY Prelates’ Mission to Puerto Rico
In yet another example of the support New Yorkers have offered to the people of Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria devastated the island, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visited San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday, Oct. 30.
Students Recognized at Mission Sunday Mass
Awards to students and schools that assist the missions was the highlight of the annual Mission Sunday Mass at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Rebuilding Puerto Rico
The Tablet’s exclusive coverage on the devastation in Puerto Rico can be found here.
Students Urged to Make Rosary Part of Daily Life
School children sang the praises of the Blessed Mother as they prayed the Rosary in union with each other and their diocesan bishop at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, Oct. 11.
Poles Praised for Remaining Faithful to Ethnic Traditions
At the annual Polish Heritage Mass in St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, bishops, priests and lay people honored the Mother of God, as the Queen of Poland, on the 300th anniversary of her crowning.
Shining Stars
Catholic Migration Services conducted the first of two Shining Stars Dinners Oct. 6. The annual affair honors the contributions made by members of the ethnic apostolates to the Church and the community.
Bishop Leads Faithful in Praying for Vocations
During his homily for the Eucharistic Holy Hour and Vespers for Vocations at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Oct. 8, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio told congregants that the responsibility to pray for future leaders in the Church lands on the shoulders of the faithful.