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Churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn will only be permitted to operate at 25 percent capacity, and social distancing will be strictly enforced.
Catholic churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn have been closed for Mass since March 20. They reopened last month for private prayer. Starting June 29, they will be open once again for Mass.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn are marking their golden and and silver anniversaries.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and priests of the Brooklyn Diocese mark their golden and and silver anniversaries.
Bishop DiMarzio called the decision “right and just” for the young people most impacted by DACA.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and other prominent immigration advocates in the Diocese of Brooklyn praised the Supreme Court's DACA decision and expressed solidarity with the Dreamers.
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A dream come true for the dreamers. The U.S. Supreme Court is letting thousands of childhood arrival stay in America - at least for now.
Parishioners in the Diocese of Brooklyn are being warned to be on alert for scammers. Fraudsters are trying to take advantage of Catholic charity.
The Big Apple is ready to take the next big step in getting back to work. Mayor Bill de Blasio says it will happen on Monday.
The ex-cop who shot Rayshard Brooks begged him to keep breathing.
Benedict the Sixteenth is in Germany right now, the reason why he left the Vatican for the first time in seven years is an important one.
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Archbishop Jose H. Gomez urged support for government aid to help to keep Catholic schools open.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said June 16 that his recent virtual message to 2020 graduates — posted on YouTube and shared on social media — is "a sign of these unusual times" amid the coronavirus.
Ordained to the priesthood together in 1951, the two brothers have always been close.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who is 93 years old, traveled to Germany to visit his ailing older brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, who is 96.
Catholic leaders had joined more than 35 other groups in filing friend-of-the-court briefs urging the court to support DACA.
In one of the most anticipated cases of the term, the Supreme Court June 18 ruled against efforts by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.
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Are you ready for phase two reopening? Governor Cuomo says it's coming to New York City Monday, but some store owners are not happy.
Alarming new reports that COVID infections are breaking records in several U.S. states. And a resurgence in Beijing. They are shutting down schools again. What does that mean for America's future?
Virus testing is coming to hard-hit communities in the Big Apple thanks to a group that's been praised by the Pope.
A bishop and the author of a children's book. Bishop Shelton Fabre wrote it to help kids cope with racism.
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If carried out, they would be the first executions of federal prisoners since 2003.
Critics of the death penalty denounced the decision June 15 by Attorney General William Barr to set execution dates for four federal prisoners on death row.
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President Trump is overhauling police practices for cops around the country.
Team coverage on our kids and how they're coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
A police chaplain is here to tell us what he's telling the cops he serves.
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“Faith and America’s Original Sin,” a Currents News special broadcast that addresses the progress being made within the Diocese of Brooklyn on issues of race, premieres at 8:00pm EST on our YouTube channel. You can watch by going to: https://youtu.be/MEoqs_LdTJE
"Protecting our neighbors from unjust discrimination does not require redefining human nature," said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez in a statement.
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he is "deeply concerned" that by ruling federal law protects LGBT workers from discrimination, the U.S. Supreme Court "has effectively redefined the legal meaning of 'sex' in our nation's civil rights law."
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New York State has suspended evictions but there are some loopholes you need to know about. Catholic Charities is stepping in to stop people from getting kicked out.
A black man killed by police in Atlanta is fueling new unrest while Catholics in queens are coming together to protest.
A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court. It's about LGBT workers on the job.
Alice Marie Johnson is here. She spent decades behind bars until President Trump set her free.
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Pope Francis is urging faithful to spend more time in Eucharistic adoration, which he says is a continuation of the Mass.
On the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis said the Eucharist can heal bad memories that prevent people from being open and accepting God’s love, including memories of past mistakes, of wrongs endured and wounds, making the heart hard and indifferent.
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The nationwide debate over the future of the police is front and center on Capitol Hill.
Controversy swirling around Christopher Columbus and his statues has New York Governor Andrew Cuomo saying 'hold on.'
A man who's not afraid to get his hands dirty - he grew up on a farm. But now he's slated to become a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
People are back on the beaches in Florida - but maybe they shouldn't be.
Coronavirus upended her family but it didn't prevent a girl from finishing on top.
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Xaverian senior Caitlin Mullin is set to continue her hoops career at SUNY Oneonta this fall.
Chris Mullin's niece Caitlin of Xaverian H.S. will play college hoops at SUNY Oneonta.
Tevin Williams has been leading town hall events over Zoom for fellow parishioners.
Churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn are engaging in frank talk about racism with the goal toward fighting hatred and emerging with a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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Keeping the faith strong for kids in the Brooklyn Diocese, virtually.
A Catholic Church reaching out to people enduring the one-two punch of hunger and social unrest.
California police on high alert after a cop was ambushed and shot in the face.
More statues fall around the country. Now, Nancy Pelosi wants to sweep some out of the U.S. capitol.
President Trump’s next moves over policing practices. He’s getting ready for a new order.
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If a baby boom is coming because of the pandemic, women would need immediate help, not just nine months from now, as they would either already be pregnant or will be very soon.
Pro-life organization Expectant Mother Care is preparing for a potential baby boom as couples are spending increasing amounts of time together at home.
Only 23 percent of Catholics view President Trump as religious.
Despite back to back photo ops in front of religious sites last week, new polling shows that only 27 percent of registered voters believe President Donald Trump to be religious.
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Small businesses in the Big Apple are desperate to reopen, but are being left in the dark. One owner came up with a plan of his own; The city is recording new virus numbers that the Mayor is calling extraordinary.; Plus more.
New regulations and protocols were small prices to pay for the opportunity for Catholics to be together again.
A parish priest in Bangor, Maine, said he saw many Massgoers "in tears" as they took holy Communion for the first time in close to three months at a publicly celebrated Mass June 7, Trinity Sunday, at St. Paul the Apostle Church.
City officials have allowed protests to take place while, at the same time, expecting religious institutions to adhere to strict social distancing measures.
While New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio may believe there’s no comparison between reopening houses of worship and allowing for mass protests, Msgr. Kieran Harrington, rector of the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Prospect Heights, strongly disagrees and says the time to reopen churches is now.
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An emotional day as George Floyd is laid to rest as family and friends say goodbye in a Houston Church; The story of two brilliant high school graduates; Plus more.
With older people at greater risk of contracting the virus, younger people will need to step up with stewarding, reading and ministering.
Ireland’s top prelate is calling on “the younger members of our parishes” to help manage the transition back to full parish life and celebration of the sacraments as the island eases out of the restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Bishop Frank Nubuasah says he met Floyd in the early 1990s at a baseball game, when Floyd was barely 20 years old.
In a "farewell letter," a bishop from Botswana recalled meeting and befriending George Floyd and his family on a visit to the United States.
The Navajo Nation now has the highest per capita infections of any place in the country, and the pandemic is shining a light on harsh realities they face.
COVID-19 infection rates in the Navajo Nation surpassed that of New York last month, giving it the unwanted distinction of having the highest per capita infections of any place in the country and placing a strain on already over-taxed Catholic ministries in the region.
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Backlash against the blue – some are calling for police departments in America to be dismantled or defunded; New York City is declaring victory of the coronavirus; Plus more.
As a Church and a family of faith, Bishop DiMarzio said, we must stand and assist our brothers and sisters.
Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio delivered his homily on June 7, Trinity Sunday, at the 11 a.m. English Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, broadcast live on NET-TV, on the evil of racism and what society and the Church must do to bring about change.
Father Jayson Landeza says he makes the declaration because “these are the ones who are being profoundly affected by police brutality.”
As daily protests over the death of George Floyd while in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer have spilled over into some of the United States’ largest cities and roiled the nation, a chaplain to several law enforcement agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area said, “At this point, at this...
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Millions of Americans are back on the job. The big jump in employment surprising the experts.
Catholics and Evangelical Christians could be pulling back on their support for President Trump.
We begin introducing you to the special men who’ll soon be priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
And the doctor is in – with offices and work places reopening, what should people do to stay safe.
VatiVision will be available to the public on June 8.
In a move to keep pace with the rapidly developing digital culture, top Vatican officials have collaborated in the launch of VatiVision, a new on-demand streaming service aimed at promoting Christian values through film.
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Parishes all over the Diocese of Brooklyn have been celebrating the Blessed Mother with traditional May Crowning ceremonies.
Forty-one days after his death due to complications from COVID-19, the body of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay arrived in Mexico. It was the end of a long journey from Brooklyn back to his family.
Pope Francis will offer prayers and an extraordinary “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing for the world’s Catholics. The Holy Father stated, “I invite everyone to participate spiritually through the means of communication.”
Pope Francis will offer prayers and an extraordinary “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing for the world’s Catholics. The Holy Father stated, “I invite everyone to participate spiritually through the means of communication.”
An updated list of Masses for you.
This is our commitment to you during the coronavirus crisis.
More than 400 art entries from around the diocese were sent to The Tablet offices for the annual Keep Christ in Christmas Art contest. Only 12 winners were picked from each grade. Which young artists were chosen? Congratulations to the winners and this year's special honoree!
Judging is underway for our annual "Keep Christ in Christmas" art contest. Winners will be announced in The Tablet next month.
On this #GivingTuesday The Tablet visits Mercy Home for Children, where Executive Director Janice Aris shares how donations to The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fund help them provide individuals with developmental challenges with innovative programs that help them develop long-term life skills. Hear how you can make an impact, and then head on over to https://thetablet.org and make your gift.
Your #GivingTuesday donation to The Tablet Bright Christmas fund enables places like Providence House to help women get back on their feet. Take 30 seconds to learn where your money can go and then head over to https://thetablet.org - click the banner at the top of the page to make your gift.
Your #GivingTuesday gift to The Tablet Bright Christmas fund enables organizations like St. John's Bread & Life to help families in need during the holiday season and beyond. Head over to https://thetablet.org and click the banner at the top of the homepage to make your gift.
Your #GivingTuesday gift to The Tablet Bright Christmas Fund is an investment in a child's future. Just ask @BHGHNY. Then, head on over to https://thetablet.org and make your gift.
Today is #GivingTuesday and for the first time ever, The Tablet is able to accept gifts for The Tablet Bright Christmas Fund online. You can make your gift today by going to https://thetablet.org and clicking on the banner at the top of the homepage.
Bright Christmas Fund recipients, Providence House and St. John's Bread & Life explain why your support is so important in making our Bright Christmas campaign a success. Take one minute to listen to and share this short video - and then send your donation to: The Tablet Bright Christmas Fund 1712 10th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215
Editor-In-Chief of The Tablet, Jorge Dominguez and Editor Emeritus, Ed Wilkinson are here to talk about the history and importance of The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Campaign.
Pets were blessed around the diocese as part of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4. We speak with Brother Geoffrey Clement O.S.F, a Franciscan brother and professor who teaches at St. Francis College in Downtown Brooklyn to tell us about the significance of the feast day and why animals and creation were an important part of this Italian saint's life.
What's it like right before you give your entire life to God as a cloistered nun? Norvilia Etienne graduated from Queens College last semester and now she's headed to the convent in Missouri to live out the joy of her vocation as a cloistered nun with the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles.
Are you ready to put your health first? Father Henry Torres from St. Sebastian in Woodside hosted a Fit Club over the summer. Why did he lose nearly 50 pounds and how can we incorporate fitness into our spiritual life? . . cc St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, Woodside New York
What is self-care Catholicism and does that mean yoga mats and bubble baths? The Tablet's Melissa Enaje speaks with one Catholic yoga instructor and choreographer who shares more insight into how taking care of yourself involves you mentally, physically and spiritually. https://thetablet.org/self-care-catholicism/
The Tablet speaks with Youth Ambassadors from the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns who are heading to Puerto Rico for their annual mission trip next week.
Catholic School Night at MCU Park is tonight and The Tablet sits down with the reigning MVP, Sister Shirlee Tremont, M.P.F., from St. Bernadette Catholic Academy, Dyker Heights. We experienced a brief technical hiccup mid-stream, but stick around to see what Sister Shirlee has to say.
This week's edition of The Tablet will include its annual All-Scholastic graduation supplement. Every year, the diocesan high schools nominate one outstanding student as a way of saluting that year's entire class. All-Scholastic nominee from Nazareth Regional High School, East Flatbush, and graduating senior Jean Lafleur joins The Tablet to talk about his four years as a Catholic high school student.
First Year of Priesthood with Father Alessandro Linardi.
Congratulations to all of the winners from our 2019 Easter Art Contest.
The Tablet's Easter art contest award ceremony will be live streamed on our page tonight. Here's a preview.
Martin Luther King’s niece Alveda King, mothers, survivors, and many others were among those making this pro-life demonstration in Time’s Square the largest in the city’s history. #prolife #timessquare
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Easter Vigil at St. Clare parish
Here's a look at the #WYD2019 overnight - including pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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