President Donald Trump has put Nigeria back on the list of Countries of Particular Concern, pleasing the West African nation’s local diaspora.
St. Mary Magdalene – Springfield Gardens Queens
Renovations at Christ the King Parish Offer Opportunity for Catholics to ‘Rekindle Their Faith’ in Queens
Parishioners at Christ the King in Springfield Gardens are celebrating renovations to their church that they hope will make the space more appropriate for the liturgy.
A Mom’s Love, an Island’s Legacy: New York Parishioner’s Book Shares Caribbean Roots
Queens parishioner Karllen Lawrence celebrates her Dominican roots through “Caribbean ABCs,” a children’s book inspired by her son and grounded in culture, faith, and family.
Welcoming Jesus: African, Caribbean Culture Influences Abound at Rebuilt St. Mary Magdalene Church
African-themed motifs highlight St. Mary Magdalene Parish’s church, which opened nearly seven years ago to replace one destroyed by an electrical fire.
Teens Encounter Christ in Queens
It was two nights of spirit-filled prayer, praise and worship, testimonies, talks and fun entitled “Meet Me at the Well,” with youth members of a Queens deanery. The event took place in Jamaica on June 22.
Teen News Flash – June 17, 2017
Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Lay Ministry Program Honors Parish Leaders
About 150 persons gathered at the Dyker Beach Golf Course on Nov. 5 for the fifth annual fundraiser, “Celebrating Lay Ministry: Working in the Vineyard of the Lord.”
Springfield Gardens’ Church Has Risen from the Ashes
Six years after a fire destroyed their old church, St. Mary Magdalene parishioners’ faith was rewarded last Sunday when they were able to celebrate Mass for the first time in their newer, bigger church.Six years after a fire destroyed their old church, St. Mary Magdalene parishioners’ faith was rewarded last Sunday when they were able to celebrate Mass for the first time in their newer, bigger church.
Snows Students Give Pajamas to Needy Neighbors
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Queens students who gave pajamas to peers; invites readers to the dedication of a new Springfield Gardens church; has an appeal from an East Flatbush parish and more.
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.