Severe thunderstorms didn’t dampen the focus, spirit, enthusiasm and drive of the hundreds of children and parents who attended the opening liturgy and family barbecue celebrating the commencement of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy in Park Slope this summer. The crowds gathered at Holy Name of Jesus Church to celebrate one of the newest […]
In order to cater to the needs of the youngest in their care, the diocesan superintendent’s office teamed up with St. John’s University, Jamaica, and Catholic schools throughout the diocese. The diocese formed a task force of professionals charged with opening new Early Childhood Development Centers in time for the 2012-2013 academic year. The task […]
The Office of the Superintendent-Catholic School Support Services has named Anthony Biscione as its new deputy superintendent. Biscione brings 31 years of experience in Catholic education to his new role of service to the elementary schools and academies in the Brooklyn Diocese. In his new role, Biscione will work with Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, superintendent, in […]
by Dr. Thomas Chadzutko As we prepare for the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, we must pause and reflect upon why the Catholic elementary and secondary schools within the Diocese of Brooklyn are very special places of learning for the students enrolled in them. This year, the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) has […]
Like most moms, Stephanie Nelson loves sales and saving money, especially at this time of year when her children head back to school. A background in finance has helped Nelson become one of the nation’s top experts in couponing and saving cash. She shares strategic shopping advice, coupons and more on her website, CouponMom.com, which […]
Henry Herx, who spent 35 years of his working life reviewing movies and television for the Catholic Church, died Aug. 15 at his home in the Newark, N.J., suburb of Ramsey of complications from liver cancer. He was 79. In addition to reviewing thousands of films and TV shows, Herx also taught classes in film […]
Stella Strynkowski, the mother of Msgr. John Strynkowski, rector of St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, died Aug. 17. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 21 at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, L.I. Burial was in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery, Flushing.
In baseball, it’s common for players to adorn their gloves with personal symbols such as their initials, their autographs, the area code where they grew up or the flag of their country of origin. Brooklyn Cyclones lefty relief pitcher John Mincone, a Huntington, L.I., native, has followed this trend — however not by using any […]
Fresh off winning the 2012 NBA Championship, Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers had one last tune-up match before starting his preparation for next season. As part of the sporting equipment company Spalding’s “Arena to Driveway” contest, Chalmers visited East Elmhurst on Aug. 17 for a game of one-on-one basketball. His opponent was 17-year-old Carlos […]
