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National News Vance Spars with U.S. Bishops Over Their Pushback on Trump’s Immigration Policy. Vice President JD Vance questioned the motives of the U.S. bishops' criticism of President Donald Trump's new immigration policies in a Jan. 26 interview -- including raids on churches and schools -- asking if they are actually concerned about …
Obituaries, Week of January 11, 2025 - The Tablet
Jan 8, 2025 · Msgr. John J. Gildea, a retired priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn, died on Dec. 28 at the age of 84.He was born on June 2, 1940, and ordained a priest on May 28, 1966. Msgr. Gildea served the Diocese of Brooklyn as parochial vicar for the parishes of St. Bartholomew (Elmhurst), St. Martin of Tours (Brooklyn), St. Pius X (Rosedale), Blessed Sacrament (Jackson Heights), St. Matthew (Brooklyn ...
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 ...
The Search for God: Lessons from the Magi - The Tablet
Jan 3, 2025 · I was recently saddened to learn that the kind man who has been teaching me Spanish is an agnostic. This past year, I have talked about many personal topics with him in my nascent Spanish — my priesthood and discipleship in Jesus Christ, my strong support of the pro-life movement, and my passion for upholdingthe culture of life in my preaching and life as a priest; the passing in October of ...
Pope Prays for Victims of New Orleans Attack - The Tablet
Jan 2, 2025 · Pope Francis was "deeply saddened" to learn of deaths and injuries caused by the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, which killed 15 people.
Celebrating the Jubilee In the Diocese - The Tablet
Jan 8, 2025 · The Jubilee Year 2025 represents a significant moment of grace, renewal, and spiritual opportunity for Catholics worldwide. Rooted in the biblical tradition of jubilee as a time of restoration and liberation, this holy year calls all believers to a deeper encounter with God and their neighbor. With the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” Pope Francis invites the …
Researchers’ Study Contends Shroud of Turin Actually Dates to the …
Aug 22, 2024 · Bill Lauto, a Long Island-based environmental scientist, wants the world to rethink enduring beliefs that the Shroud of Turin is a fraud concocted by medieval hoaxers. And now, a team of Italian researchers who conducted dating work on a sample of the Shroud of Turin, the linen cloth believed by some to have been Jesus Christ’s burial shroud, have confirmed the relic can be traced back ...
Obituaries Archives - The Tablet
Dec 21, 2024 · Sister Margaret Mary Flanagan, OP (Sister Marie Thomasine, OP), Sister Joan Lucie Roccasalvo (formerly Sister Regina Consuelo)
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 all the earth.
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).