Obituaries, Week of December 14 2024 - The Tablet
Dec 11, 2024 · ‘A Wonderful Shepherd’ of God. Father Albert Bellantonio, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, was born on Jan. 10, 1942, in New York, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Francis Mugavero on May 31, 1969, and died Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.. Father Bellantonio served the Diocese of Brooklyn as pastor of the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Solace (Coney Island), administrator of the ...
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Pope, Bishops, Hundreds of Faithful Pray for Victims of Shocking Christmas Market Attack
Obituaries, Week of October 19, 2024 - The Tablet
Oct 16, 2024 · Father George Cowan, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, was born on July 29, 1938, was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1964 and died Sunday, October 6, 2024. Father Cowan served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Saint Mel (Flushing), and Saint Rose of Lima (Midwood).
Catholic Charities’ Annual Turkey Drive Takes Flight
Nov 20, 2024 · On Nov. 18, CCBQ hosted its ninth annual turkey drive, which received about 700 more birds than last year. CCBQ President and CEO Msgr. Alfred LoPinto said the combination of the organization’s renovated resource center and a new distribution system that has parishes pick up and distribute the turkeys and chickens themselves are welcome changes to this year’s drive.
The Tablet 2024 Catholic Voter Guide - The Tablet
Oct 23, 2024 · Back in November 2007, when the body of Catholic bishops in the United States approved a new voting guide for Catholics, Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane, then-head of the bishops’ conference, said it was a “good teaching document” that was important given the complexities of the current political situation. In 2024, a complex political situation remains, as neither major political ...
Understanding the Jubilee and Its Roots From the Bible
Oct 30, 2024 · A Holy Year, or jubilee, is a “great religious event” in the Catholic tradition, according to the Vatican. The Holy See describes it as one of “forgiveness of sins and also punishment due to sin … reconciliation between adversaries, of conversion and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and consequently of solidarity, hope, justice, commitment to serve God with joy and in peace ...
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Nov 20, 2024 · Sister Maureen Skelly, S.C. (Sister Ann Marian), a Sister of Charity-Halifax for 70 years, died at Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts on Sept. 25 at 89.
Letters to the Editor Week of December 14, 2024 - The Tablet
Dec 11, 2024 · Remembering Sister Evelyn Joyce Smith. Dear Editor: Reading the obituary of Sister Evelyn Joyce Smith (Nov. 16), I cannot help but think of the debt we all, yes indeed, owe the Sisters of St. Joseph. That includes the state and the nation. Of course, I would be totally remiss if I did not include my wife, Anne, a graduate of St. Joseph.
Blessed Acutis Inspires Queens Catholic School Students to …
Oct 10, 2024 · The faithful bring their love of Jesus to the streets as they leave Holy Family Church to start the procession. (Photo: Paula Katinas) Father Diaz, who delivered a homily in the church before the start of the procession, told the students to remember that God is with them at all times — even during troubled times in their lives.
Young Catholics Gather in Brooklyn for Inspiring Youth Day …
Nov 25, 2024 · If you believe statistics, it would seem that Gen Z isn’t as religious as people from earlier generations. Try telling that to Christopher Mendy, a junior at Hillcrest High School who was one of 1,600 young people who took part in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Catholic Youth Day celebration at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Nov. 23.