In anticipation of the school going co-ed starting in fall 2016, Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, has hired three coaches who will inaugurate the girls’ athletic program.
Month: October 2015
In the End, Synod Set a Pastoral Tone
At the end of the family synod in Rome, Austen Ivereigh reports on how the world’s Catholic bishops managed to produce a consensus document that struck a fresh pastoral tone, even if there is still some disagreement.
Local Religious Remember Their Roots in the Diocese
The seven original religious communities that served the people of Brooklyn and Queens were honored at a Mass of thanksgiving in Downtown Brooklyn.
The Spirit Will Sort Out The Mess at the Synod
What a mess that Synod on the Family turned out to be! And that’s probably exactly what Pope Francis had in mind. Remember when the Holy Father gave his parting words to the young people gathered on the beach in Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day, 2013. He told them to go back to their home parishes and cause a mess. Get involved and stir things up was the pope’s advice. Challenge the status quo. Seek the truth by sharing ideas and be confident that the truth will prevail.
Joining Saints in Setting Example
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On Oct. 12, when I was reviewing the Columbus Day Parade in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, I had an opportunity to take a good look at the restored bronze doors, which, by the way, were restored in our Diocese in Long Island City. The doors are now polished so that the images of those highlighted are now clearly visible. Of course, there is St. Patrick, but there is also St. Frances Cabrini, St. Isaac Jogues and St. Kateri Tekakwitha. What do they have in common? They were all missionaries. Missionaries in different ages with the common thread that they brought the faith to those in need.
Queens Pastor Was Major Figure in Polish Ministry
A Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. Peter W. Zendzian, was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 27 at St. Matthias Church, Ridgewood, where he had been pastor since 2013.
Soccer Makes for Melting Pot at St. Athanasius (with video)
St. Athanasius youth soccer brings together players and their families from all over the world. The set-up is a microcosm of the all-inclusive Catholic faith.
Tablet TALK: Pink For a Day at St. Rose Academy
This week’s Tablet TALK features a Rockaway school raising breast cancer awareness, a fundraising concert in Whitestone, a Greenway Clean Day and more.
Republicans Miss Opportunity
Dear Editor: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says defunding Planned Parenthood, the abortion industry giant, will have to wait until 2017. A delay of 18 months means more than one million abortions will be performed during that time.
Right of Conscience
Dear Editor: Kim Davis, in the eyes of most, including myself, is not a hero, but she still has the right to conscientious objection. Listen to what Pope Francis had to say on his flight back from New York to Rome, not commenting on Davis specifically, but on the subject of conscientious objection: Speaking with […]