A few weeks after my installation as Pastor, I received an anonymous gift from a parishioner. My secretary found a package beautifully wrapped with an envelope taped to it with my name on it.
Month: February 2022
Bishop’s Call to Cathedral Club
In his first address to The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan told its members that their main mission is “to make saints.”
Remember to Minister To the Sick With Prayer
Considering the heightened risks of COVID-19, isolation under quarantine, and thousands of nursing home deaths in 2020, the elderly were hit hard during this pandemic — and still are.
European Bishops Hit Back Against Macron Abortion Plan
Europe’s bishops have criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal earlier this month to include abortion in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, saying that doing so would not only be unethical but would oppose European values.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI Has Full Support of Pope Francis, Aide Says
Pope Francis was among those showing their support for retired Pope Benedict XVI, sending his predecessor “a beautiful letter,” according to the former pope’s secretary.
Broad Effort to Pass Bill Supporting Pregnant Workers Focuses on Senate
Amid all the political sniping in Congress, one bill has gained strong bipartisan support and is poised to become law.
African American Sister Says Prayer, Listening Can Lead to Racial Healing
The topic of racism can be a source of conflict. But when Sister Melinda Pellerin found herself in a conversation with a woman who denied the existence of systemic racism in the U.S., she let her faith lead her response.
GCHSAA ‘Thinks Pink’ for Breast Cancer Research
The girls’ Catholic League showed their support for breast cancer through a two-day basketball tournament.
Sports Round-Up Feb. 12
St. John’s women’s basketball coach Joe Tartamella reached a milestone victory.
COVID Is Not a Match for Cupid!
It took a lot for Michael Maratta to get down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend Amanda Ferrandino at Liberty State Park on Feb. 5. In fact, it took three tries before he was finally able to present his sweetheart with a custom-made engagement ring.