More than 10 years ago, I wrote a summer column asking people to tell us who were their favorite saints. We received hundreds of responses from people throughout the diocese. There was an overwhelming favorite, although it somewhat surprised me. I’m not going to revive your memory by naming who “won” the survey because I […]
by Barbara J. Fraser LAMAS, Peru (CNS) – Conflicts over natural resources and land rights in places like Peru and Colombia echo similar problems in the U.S., said U.S. bishops who visited the two countries in late June. “We came to express solidarity with the church in Peru and Colombia, that we are one family […]
by Jasmine Salazar I always knew that my Catholic faith and my profession would be driving forces in my life, but I never knew I would end up where I am today. Growing up in Brooklyn as the child of immigrant parents and the product of a Catholic education, my Catholic values were heavily instilled […]
Dear Dr. Garner, I am concerned about my wife. She is in good health, and basically in a good mood all year, but in the summer she becomes depressed. This seems to be a trend. I have heard of depression related to winter, but not the summer. Is this unusual? SAD Spouse in summer in […]
When Rob Caldera was 15 years old, he spent most of his time inside the gymnasium at St. Joseph’s parish, Astoria. In fact, if the gym had been open 24 hours, he’d have been there all 24. If he wasn’t playing sports, he was helping out during basketball tournaments, keeping score or even coaching younger […]
The Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, varsity baseball team had one more First-Team All-Star, senior outfielder Matt Fox. He led the Crusaders in hits and batted .350 on the season. He will attend John Jay College, Manhattan, this fall.
Former New York Mets’ closer and Brooklyn native John Franco made a special guest appearance at Mercedes Benz of Brooklyn July 8 in anticipation of Saturday’s MLB All-Star Game 5K run at Prospect Park. Franco is the captain of “Team Franco.” Proceeds from the race benefit the ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief effort. In the above […]
From St. Joseph’s College In a ceremony last month at Gracie Mansion, St. Joseph’s College’s Brooklyn Campus, Clinton Hill, alumna Kimberly McCorkell was honored by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott as one of 11 recipients of the inaugural Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City. McCorkell, a […]
Bishop Loughlin M.H.S., Fort Greene, standout shooting guard Michael Williams has committed to play basketball at Rutgers University, Piscataway, N.J., according to SNY.tv. Williams is a six-foot, two-inch rising senior who, along with teammate Khadeen Carrington, helped lead the Loughlin Lions to a city championship berth, where they ultimately feel to Christ the King R.H.S., […]
Cathedral Condominiums, 555 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, is the site of the former Cathedral Prep, the diocesan minor seminary when it was located in Brooklyn. The Flemish-style building is adorned with gargoyles and spires. But the classrooms have been replaced by duplex and triplex apartments. Original appointments of the main lobby remain, while the inner courtyard […]
