We have just completed a worldwide observance of the Year of Faith and are about to enter the Advent season of a new liturgical cycle. Now seems an opportune time to count our blessings, especially during a week in which we gather with family for Thanksgiving. In keeping with the theme of faith, it makes […]
Month: November 2013
Open Wide the Door of Faith
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, This is the text of Bishop DiMarzio’s homily at the closing Mass of the Year of Faith on Nov. 23. Today, we come to the conclusion of the Year of Faith begun with the Apostolic Letter of Benedict XVI entitled, Porta Fidei or the Door of Faith. […]
Obituaries
Brother Joseph Bouchard, S.C., a member of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart for 74 years, died on Nov. 18 at home in the East Elmhurst Queens Brothers’ Residence. He entered the community in 1937 from Biddeford, Maine, and completed his formation in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada. He received academic degrees in education and English from […]
Parish Priest Doubles As CYO BBall Coach
Most parish priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn already take on a great deal of responsibilities. It’s in their nature to consistently give of themselves in the service of others. Father Sean Suckiel, parochial vicar at Blessed Trinity parish, Breezy Point, is no exception. Aside from his priestly duties, Father Suckiel coaches two Catholic Youth […]
Grateful Filipinos Have A Community Spirit
by Shirley F. Lascano While typhoons are a part of life in the Philippines, it is an accepted fact that they come and go. Roofs blown away, tide rising, school cancelled, flooding and evacuation. Typhoons do not allow a dull moment in the Filipino way of living. Before the arrival of the most powerful storm […]
Cristo Rey Brooklyn Reaches Soccer Finals (with slideshow)
In its first-ever season, the Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S., Bushwisk, soccer team competed in the league championship Nov. 23. Though the team lost 5-2 to Achievement First Charter H.S., Crown Heights, the Panthers took significant strides forward in their first season, finishing in second place overall. The game was played on a turf field on […]
‘HOOPS for BJP’ Is a Slam Dunk
Basketball players from the city gathered Nov. 16 at Xavier H.S., Manhattan, to support Brooklyn Jesuit Prep’s “HOOPS for BJP” tournament. Brooklyn Jesuit Prep is a Catholic middle school that serves low-income students in Crown Heights. The tournament featured 16 teams competing in a four-on-four format held in the main gymnasium at Xavier. Students from […]
CYO Runners Shine in College, CHSAA Championships
The College Cross Country season came to a close this past weekend with the NCAA championships. Although no Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) runners made it to the national championships, they had a strong season overall. Patrick Goldberg of St. Francis De Sales, Belle Harbor, earned Skyline Conference Rookie of the Year honors at the College […]
St. Joe’s Women’s Basketball Captures Cedar Crest Tournament Title
From St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn Nov. 25, 2013 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill, women’s basketball team captured the Cedar Crest College Tournament championship defeating NYU-Poly, 55-43, on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Bears (3-2) move above .500 for the first time this season and have now won three straight. Three Lady […]
St. John’s Swim Club ‘Preps’ for Winter Season
The St. John’s Prep, Astoria, swimming club is enjoying its season at the newly refurbished Variety Boys and Girls Club. Students swim on Mondays and Fridays, and beginners through advanced are welcomed. The students are coached by Bruce Frank, Kathy Noaves, Ms. Prager and student assistants Rebecca McFadden, Emily Houghton and John Yavaldakis. Another feature […]