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.

Obituary: Rosemary E. McNamara

Rosemary E. McNamara, 86, who was born in Brooklyn and lived most of her life in Jackson Heights as an active member of St. Joan of Arc parish, died Aug. 21.

Father Victor Bolaños

Father Victor Manuel Bolaños, 47, never thought of becoming a priest. Not until World Youth Day in 2008 when he felt a vocational call so powerful that he could not resist it.

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.

Bishop’s Visit Highlights Catholic Schools Week

Students, parents and faculty at St. Joan of Arc School, Jackson Heights, could not contain their excitement when they welcomed Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio during Catholic Schools Week.