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International News Pope, Bishops, Hundreds of Faithful Pray for Victims of Shocking Christmas Market Attack. Several hundred people gathered at Magdeburg Cathedral in the evening of Dec. 21 for an ecumenical prayer service to remember the victims of the Dec. 20 Christmas market attack in the central German city, which killed five, including a 9 …
Obituaries, Week of December 21 2024 - The Tablet
Dec 18, 2024 · 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).
Obituaries, Week of December 7 2024 - The Tablet
Dec 4, 2024 · Sister M. Melissa Hester, IHM – of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Wednesday, November 20, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, PA. Born on July 28, 1923, in Richmond, VA, and given the name Anne. Sister Melissa was the daughter of the late Holly H. and Melissa Angela Darden Hester.
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 ...
Jesus: The Reason For the Season - The Tablet
Dec 4, 2024 · As we pulled out the Thanksgiving leftovers for a weekend meal, we found ourselves preparing to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. As much of 2024 time seems to be accelerated at a far quicker pace than years past, we need to set aside some time for personal reflection of the reason for the season.
My Ministry With the Migrants & Refugees - The Tablet
Dec 4, 2024 · Since Pope Francis was elected in March 2013, his pontificate has emphasized a particular concern of the Church — the pastoral care of migrants, displaced people, and refugees. Migration is a complex and challenging mission. Many dioceses have taken steps to help migrants and the displaced people in their region. The Diocese of Brooklyn has an office to help migrants, those seeking asylum ...
Campaign Kicks Off to Provide a ‘Bright Christmas’ for Children
Nov 27, 2024 · The Tablet’s time-honored tradition of raising money to help those in need and ensuring every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning officially began on Nov. 22 with the launch of the 2024 Bright Christmas campaign.
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Deacon Dobbins Relieved of Parish Duties After ‘Offensive …
Nov 18, 2024 · Deacon Dean Dobbins. Deacon Dobbins had been serving as temporary parish administrator in the wake of a controversy surrounding its pastor, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a provocative music video for her song “Feather” inside Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in October 2023.
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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.