Golden Year for St. Ephrem’s Class of ’66

This week’s Tablet TALK features a fun reunion for St. Ephrem’s Class of ’66, details on a visiting relic, a cause for celebration for Haitians in New York City and much more.

Father Ambiorix Osorio

Father Ambiorix Osorio, 32, is ready to selflessly serve the people of God.

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.

St. Andrew Avellino Academy, Flushing

St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy is dedicated to living the principles of the Catholic tradition, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which allows students to learn to serve God and others, to develop their unique talents and skills, to strive for academic excellence and to become lifelong learners.

“Citizen Appreciation Award” for Father Holcomb

Deputy Inspector Thomas Conforti, commander of the 109th Precinct, presented the ”Citizen Appreciation Award” to Father Joseph T. Holcomb, pastor of St. Andrew Avellino, Flushing, for his quick action leading to the capture of a thief who had recently robbed his church.

Hometown Hero: Flushing’s Susan Kennedy

Susan Kennedy, a teacher at St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy, Flushing, was recently honored as one of 11 Hometown Heroes in Education in New York City.

St. Andrew Avellino: Home Away From Home

St. Andrew Avellino School’s mission is dedicated to living the principles of the Catholic tradition rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ which allows students to learn to serve God and others, to develop their unique talent and skills, to strive for academic excellence and to become lifelong learners.

Father Rafael Jason Perez

Brooklyn native Father Rafael Jason Perez, 29, looks forward to “being able to encounter, serve and love Christ in God’s people.”

Tablet TALK – SJU’s Class of 2015

This week’s Tablet TALK salutes graduates, announces the date for the unveiling of Bishop Catanello Way, highlights a new chaplain in Queens Village and more.