Obituaries, Week of December 21 2024 - The Tablet
3 days ago · Father Daniel S. Murphy, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn, was born on Oct. 27, 1944, in New York, was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1970, and died on Dec. 12.He was 80. Father Murphy served the Diocese of Brooklyn as pastor of St. Saviour (Park Slope), Holy Child Jesus (Richmond Hill), and St. Andrew the Apostle (Bay Ridge).
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Nov 13, 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.
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 ...
Understanding the True Kingship of Jesus - The Tablet
Nov 21, 2024 · Today is the last Sunday of the liturgical year. It is on this Sunday that the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe. It is one of my favorite solemnities. The Church gives us this powerful image of Christ as King, ruling over …
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).
2024 Election Reveals a Changing Face of Catholic Voters
Nov 6, 2024 · While the exact breakdown of the Catholic vote in the 2024 election remains unclear, one expert notes that available exit polling data suggests that in future elections, white Catholics can be penciled in as a significant GOP voting bloc.
Obituaries, Week of October 12, 2024 - The Tablet
Oct 9, 2024 · Margaret Grace Shepherd returned to the Lord Friday, September 20th, after a long life of faith.. She was born in Brooklyn on January 20th, 1927 to Edward and Bernice Wiggins. In September of 1948, she married the love of her life, John Shepherd, at …
Diocesan News Archives - The Tablet
6 days ago · The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe was marked by a personal gift from Pope Francis, a Christmas tree lighting, a newly renovated gift shop, and much more at the only parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn with her namesake.
Letters to the Editor Week of November 30, 2024 - The Tablet
Nov 27, 2024 · Celebrating a Stroke of Faith in Brooklyn. Dear Editor: Thank you for publishing Bill Miller’s excellent article (“Strokes of Faith,” Nov. 16) on the beautiful art of James Tissot. The historically accurate, faithfilled, visually vivid, and spiritually uplifting art of Mr. Tissot is a great treasure housed in the Brooklyn Museum within our diocese.