Bashert is a Yiddish word that means “destiny” – and that is how a Brooklyn state senator explains the connection made between his office, a Queens parish and school children in Ghana.
St. Joan of Arc – Jackson Heights Queens
Obituary: Sister Molly McGuire, G.N.S.H.
Sister Molly McGuire, G.N.S.H., 98, a member of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart for 84 years, died at St. Joseph’s Manor, Meadowbrook, Pa., Jan. 27.
Father Henry Torres
For Father Henry Jose Torres, 26, the path to priesthood has not been easy, but it has been full of unexpected blessings.
Obituary – Sister Elaine Mary Fahey, G.N.S.H.
Sister Elaine Mary Fahey, G.N.S.H., 70, in her 50th year as a Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart, died March 29, at Lafayette Redeemer, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sports Round-Up March 4
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens recently crowned its indoor track champions for the 2017 season. Xaverian swimmer heading to USCGA.
St. Joan of Arc School
St. Joan of Arc School, Jackson Heights, considers its status as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence more than just an honor. It is a reminder of the true potential of students to rise to the challenges of a rigorous education and each student’s ability to obtain academic excellence supported by dedicated teachers.
It’s Official! Seven Are Now Priests of Diocese
After having collectively ministered in Brooklyn and Queens for nearly 60 years, seven foreign-born priests have begun the new year as official priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Our Lady of Cobre Visits Cuban Catholics in Diocese
A replica of the patroness of Cuba brought to the United States by Pope Francis will complete its tour of Queens churches this weekend.
SJU Students Meet and Pray with Religious
This week’s Tablet TALK features a visiting Our Lady of Charity statue in Queens, invites readers to run, walk or bike to benefit a Brooklyn food pantry, highlights a meet and greet event for college students and religious men and women and more.
Jackson Heights Pilgrims Visit Bensonhurst Holy Doors
The Rosary Society of St. Joan of Arc parish, Jackson Heights, held a pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Mercy at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in Bensonhurst, Oct. 13.