A new early childhood center is opening at the site of St. Mel’s Catholic Academy in Flushing and parents are hoping to expand the center at some point to include upper grades.
Month: July 2020
Caritas Warn of Rise in Human Trafficking Amid Pandemic
As governments and world leaders struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, they must also work harder to protect victims of human trafficking, said the Vatican-based international network of Catholic charities.
U.S. Data Group: China Hacked Computers of Vatican, Other Church Entities
China has been accused of hacking Vatican computers as well as those in the Diocese of Hong Kong and other Catholic organizations in May. The hacking appears to be an attempt to gain an advantage in talks between the Vatican and China, due to resume as early as this week, about a fresh deal on the appointment of bishops.
Notre Dame Won’t Host Sept. 29 Presidential Debate; Venue Moves to Ohio
The University of Notre Dame has withdrawn as the host site for the first presidential debate, with its president saying the health precautions required because of COVID-19 “would have greatly diminished the educational value” of having the debate on campus.
Video of Doctors Touting COVID-19 Drug Removed From Twitter
As COVID-19 continues to strike hundreds of thousands of Americans, there are disputes within the medical community on how to treat the drug and whether one particular drug is a cure for the virus.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 1
With the continued uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19, St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill, has decided to suspend intercollegiate athletic competition for the fall 2020 semester.
Portland Archbishop Urges End To Violence, Return To Campaign For Justice
As the national spotlight landed on his city and its ongoing protests, Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample July 24 made a plea for citizens to leave violence behind and return to a campaign for racial justice.
MLB’s First Woman Coach a ‘Go-Getter’ at Jesuit University
Another barrier in the sports world was broken July 20 when Alyssa Nakken coached first base in the late innings of an exhibition game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, thus becoming the first woman to appear in uniform on the field during a major league baseball game. The Giants won the game, 6-2.
Show Grandparents, The Elderly That You Care, Pope Tells Young People
Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or on their own. “Do not leave them by themselves,” he said after praying the Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square July 26.
Regis Philbin’s Roots Involved Rich Tradition With Catholic Schools
Bronx-native, and longtime game and talk show host, Regis Francis Xavier Philbin, died July 24 at 88. He was a Catholic and longtime proponent and supporter of Catholic schools.