Father Mark Matthias, 51, was inspired by St. Augustine’s words, “Late did I love thee, Oh Lord.” Like St. Augustine, Father Matthias discovered God’s plan after life took in him different directions.
St. Matthias – Ridgewood Queens
Three Men Ordained Transitional Deacons
Three men who are studying outside the diocese were ordained transitional deacons by Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto on May 30.
Push Is On for Education Tax Credits
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington and several New York bishops and representatives from the states’ dioceses met with Governor Andrew Cuomo on June 1 to encourage them to pass a bill that would be key for the future of Catholic schools and other religious and independent schools in the state.
Lay Leaders Complete Ministry Program
The 61 new lay leaders from 37 parishes will coordinate new or existing parish ministries.
Tablet TALK: Bridges of Support for Life
This week, The Bridge to Life honors pro-life champions, a religious art exhibit in Bay Ridge, details about the 2015 Edward Cardinal Egan Lecture, Girl Scouts in Dyker Heights and more.
Our Youth Honor Holy Week
Youth from through out the diocese celebrate this holiest of times in unique ways.
Tablet Talk: Community-Focused Catholic Schools Week
News from around the diocese, including a celebration of Catholic Schools Week at St. Camillus Catholic Academy in Rockaway and the return of Father James Martin, author of “My Life With The Saints.”
Tablet Talk: Rett Awareness in the Rockaways, Richmond Hill Scouts ‘Make a Difference’
Rett Awareness in the Rockaways An ocean of purple filled St. Rose of Lima School, Rockaway Beach, when students, faculty and staff participated in a purple dress down day in support of Rett Syndrome last month. Inspired by a little girl living with Rett in the Rockaways, Valentina Priolo, the school raised awareness and funds […]
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a local SJU professor’s birthday encounter with Pope Francis, has details about an anniversary reunion in Park Slope and includes an appeal to readers who lived in Flushing in 1940…
Obituary: Sister Mary Aneta Gics, S.S.N.D.
Sister Mary Aneta Gics, S.S.N.D., a Catholic school educator who once taught at St. Matthias, Ridgewood, and ministered at Lutheran Medical Center, Sunset Park, died June 14. She had been a professed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 66 years.