To celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life, Ave Maria Catholic Academy and Our Lady of Grace parish, Howard Beach, held a Consecrated Life Vocations Fair on March 22.
Month: April 2015
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal
Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros led a pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal for the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila.
‘A.D.’ Miniseries – Spiritually Rich, Though Flawed Approach
By Christopher Heffron THE OPPORTUNITY to watch a biblical interpretation on the big or small screen can be a mixed blessing. It’s certainly something of a novelty, given the current television culture, to see the story of Jesus’ earthly life – or its aftermath – unfold in a mass-media format. Yet audiences are at the […]
Youth Views: What Is Easter?
Sean Faison-Ince, senior St. Edmund Prep Easter is a reminder of Jesus’ significance to me. It also reveals to me how many people are Catholic just like me. Seeing the parishioners walk down my street shows how many faithful there are. Anna Occhino, senior St. John’s Prep Easter is a time of reverence and […]
Youth Follow Jesus Unto Death
Youth from St. Pancras Church, Glendale, and St. Finbar, Bath Beach, performed live Stations of the Cross.
Det. McDonald Visits St. John’s Prep Students
Detective Steven McDonald talked about being shot and left quadriplegic, and he said his faith and ability to forgive enabled him to go on with life.
Tunisian Bishop Asks Help from West
After terrorists attacked tourists in the famed Bardo National Museum, the head of Tunisia’s Catholic Church urged Western Catholics not to abandon his country.
Walking the Walk with Sexual Abuse Victims
Santiago Martinez, a member of the diocese’s Office of Victim Assistance, on his work for the Healing Intervention Team.
Fish Fry in Glendale
The Msgr. Sherman Knights of Columbus held their annual Lenten Fish Fry that was attended by almost 100 people. All proceeds will benefit St. Pancras parish.
Education Tax Credits Omitted from Budget
The state budge again does not include the Education Tax Credit, a critically needed piece of legislation for the parents and students of Catholic and other non-public education.