Month: February 2015
Really?, Mr. President!
Last week, President Obama at the Presidential Prayer Breakfast said that Islam as a religion cannot be blamed for the terror perpetrated by ISIL. In his talk, he claimed that Christianity has a checkered past of committing violence in the name of religion.
Understanding the Pope
It has been suggested that Catholic newspapers spend too much time interpreting the words of the Holy Father, explaining away his thought so that it coincides more with traditional Catholic teaching. It has been suggested that perhaps the Catholic Press should just let the words stand as they are.
Holy Cross Cager Honors Late Grandpa
Holy Cross H.S. junior basketball forward Christian Wilson has dedicated the rest of the seasons to honor his grandfather who passed away.
Cathedral Club Is a Sign of Catholic Maturity
One of the reasons that the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn was established in 1900 was to assist Catholics with moving into the public arena. It was a time when Catholics were not always welcomed. They were the outcasts in a Protestant country that was suspect of the papacy having too much influence over American life.
Be of Strong Heart During Lent
The season of Lent is the time when we are asked to firm up our faith, when we are to give special attention to training our will so that we can love God all the more.
Holy Cross Bowls Its Way to Championship
Congratulations to the Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, varsity bowling team, which captured the 2015 CHSAA city championship.
Around the Diocese: Feb. 7, 2015
BROOKLYN St. Patrick, Bay Ridge — Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade Installation Dance, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. in the auditorium. Grand marshal: John Dunleavy. Call 499-9482. Diocesan Offices, Park Slope — Memorial Mass for Deacon Carlo V. Mellace, Feb. 11, 12 p.m. All welcome. St. Augustine, Park Slope — Mini Brunch Retreat: Prepare […]
Around the Diocese: Jan. 31, 2015
BROOKLYN Visitation B.V.M., Red Hook — Healing Mass, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Call 624-1572. Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens — A New Year Delicious Brunch and Retreat, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Sister Ave Clark, O.P. Free. Call 596-7750. St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands — International Food Festival, Jan. 31, 7-11 p.m. in Msgr. King […]
Update on Bishop Barbarito
Following surgery to remove a benign meningioma brain tumor, Brooklyn-born Bishop Gerald Barbarito is doing well and was out of intensive care as of late Tuesday, according to the website of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Fla. The diocese’s Communications Office posted this notice on its website on Feb. 2: “Bishop Barbarito is out of […]