Sister Elizabeth Minturn, S.C., a Sister of Charity, Halifax, Nova Scotia, for 64 years, died at Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre, L.I., May 17.
St. Sebastian – Woodside Queens
Ozone Park Parish Honors America’s Fallen Heroes
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights an upcoming vocation retreat for women, a Knights of Columbus Council marking 50 years in Douglaston, a Memorial Day observance in Ozone Park and much more.
Father Ikenna Okagbue
Seeing the holiness and humanity of his parish priests as a child inspired Father Ikenna Okagbue, 35, to consider priesthood for himself.
New Catholics Staying Close to the Church
On the day before the Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally called Good Shepherd Sunday, the adults who entered into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter, reunited for a day of prayer, fellowship and continuing faith formation.
Diocesan Appointments – April 29
PASTOR Rev. William F. Sweeney, from parochial vicar to pastor of St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor, effective June 30. ADMINISTRATOR Rev. Christopher R. Heanue, from parochial vicar, to administrator of Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, effective April 1. PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Carlos C. Velasquez, from parochial vicar of St. Sebastian, Woodside, to parochial vicar […]
Swim Strong Dives In to Combat PTSD
The local Swim Strong Foundation, founded by former St. Sebastian, Woodside, CYO swimming coach Shawn Slevin, has begun a program to help veterans battle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Douglaston Knights Celebrate Saints, Support Charity
This week’s Tablet TALK is full of invitations to galas supporting special education and pro-life resources, a Cursillo for women, a family-friendly Lenten event and an opportunity to see a Grammy-award winning men’s chorus.
Web Exclusive: Youth Testimonials at March for Life 2017
Youth and young adults from Saint Teresa, Queen of Angels, Saint Sebastian and Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians teamed up for the March for Life in Washington, DC. This is what they had to say about their experience.
Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
For the 10th consecutive year, colorful expressions of faith were on display at The Tablet’s annual Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest award ceremony Jan. 25. Out of the nearly 1,000 student-entries, only 11 winners were selected to celebrate their creative achievements at the Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council, Dyker Heights.
St. Sebastian Catholic Academy
The road to academic success begins at St. Sebastian Catholic Academy. Located in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Woodside, the academy offers a values-centered curriculum and an academically challenging environment.
