Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio is sending a heartfelt thank you to the parishioners of Queens after they helped raised over $125 million for the diocese’s capital campaign, Generations of Faith. The campaign is designed to help retired priests, youth ministry, and parishes throughout the diocese. Katie Engesser reports as the good Samaritans join together with their shepherd in gratitude.
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‘Joyful Christmas’ Electrifies The Sheen Center
Tim Harfmann reports from Manhattan’s Sheen Center where Eileen Ivers, an award-winning fiddler and once referred to as the “Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” dazzles the crowd with Christmas and Celtic music. Along with her four-man band, the hand-clapping, foot-stomping performance puts concertgoers in the holiday spirit.
New Nativity Musical Transforms Co-Cathedral
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, the story of Christmas comes to life in a vibrant staging enhanced by animated scenic projection. Our Konrad Aderer reports from the premiere, bringing us insights from director Mother Maria Amador and her cast.
Brooklyn Church Declared Landmark
St Barbara’s Church in Bushwick, Brooklyn is over a century old and has just been added to a long list of landmarks in New York City. But the road to that list had some obstacles. Katie Engesser reports.
Christmas Tree Voucher Program Gives Back to the Church
While churches in the Brooklyn diocese are helping those in need, Anne’s Treeland is giving back to the Church during the holiday season. The popup shop in Rego Park, Queens donates a portion of each Christmas tree sale when parishioners from St. Margaret’s, St. Thomas the Apostle, Resurrection Ascension and St. Pancras hand in their vouchers.
Los santos: historia y presente. Hay santos entre nosotros?
Los santos católicos han sido siempre motivo de veneración y conflicto. En este episodio, el padre Tomás del Valle habla sobre la historia de los santos en la Iglesia, el proceso por el cual alguien puede ser declarado santo, la vocación a la santidad de todos los creyentes, y cuál es el sentido de tener santos.
The Tablet’s “Bright Christmas”
It seems hardly possible that Christmas is just around the corner. Parishes and diocesan groups are making their plans for Christmas celebrations and that, of course, means requests are arriving for help from The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fund. Each year, The Tablet asks its readers to contribute to Bright Christmas so that we can help local church groups make Christmas a happy day for all children. Church leaders write to us and explain how they would use the donation. Some buy gifts. Others plan a party. Still others incorporate more elaborate Nativity pageants and socials that help to evangelize the neighborhoods with the message of Christmas. Michelle Powers spoke with Ed Wilkinson, the editor of The Tablet, about this holiday staple of the Diocese.
A Sweet Escape at Gingerbread Lane
Within the New York Hall of Science in Corona, Queens lies the world’s largest gingerbread village. Katie Engesser talks to the sweet creator of the sugar filled town thats being buzzed about by child and adult alike.
Tenants Call on City for Right to Counsel
Support has been building for a law that will provide free legal counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction. Our Konrad Aderer reports from a press conference held by a large coalition including Catholic Migration Services, joined by Council Members Mark Levine, Vanessa L. Gibson, and Jumaane Williams.
Police Search for Williamsburg Church Vandals
Tim Harfmann reports from Our Lady of Consolation Church as priests and police continue to search for the vandals who destroyed an angel statue. Two men are seen on surveillance video attempting to climb the Marian shrine outside of the Williamsburg, Brooklyn church.