Compared to his teammates, Julian Cruhigger has more to do when he suits up for baseball games at St. John’s Preparatory School. The senior has a responsibility that extends beyond the diamond.
Author: Alicia Venter
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Raymond Chappetto Celebrates Healing Power of Christ
In 2024, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. To recognize those currently fighting the disease and its survivors, the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated a Mass of Healing on Tuesday, May 7 at St. Joseph Church, where dozens of parishioners received the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick alongside the Eucharist.
Vestiges of Papal History Remain Throughout St. Mary Church in LIC
A small church in Long Island City serves around 400 people every Sunday from a hidden treasure: liturgical furnishings once touched by a saint.
Bishop Brennan’s Message to Graduating 8th-graders: Continue your ‘Friendship with God’
Nico Bocchino remembers his first day as a sixth grader at Xaverian Genesis Catholic Academy three years ago. It’s his favorite memory from middle school, being welcomed by the teachers and seeing so many friendships being created.
Sew Good: Catholic Academy’s Fashion Club Teaches Students Clothing Design Skills
When Beatrix James joined the new fashion club at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, it was just to spend time with her two close friends. The third grader knew nearly nothing about clothing design. Soon, what began as a hobby with friends turned into a passion she could see herself pursuing as a career, flourishing within a community of kids that are always “going to want to play with you.”
Futures in Education Honors a Teacher for ‘Heroic’ Catholic Classroom Efforts
When Mary O’Donoghue immigrated to the United States from Ireland 30 years ago, she had no idea the impact she was to have on the children of Brooklyn and Queens.
Longtime St. Joan of Arc Educator Recognized by Futures in Education for His Teaching Contributions
After 38 years as a school teacher at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, Paul Mazza has given himself a nickname: The Riddler.
Life and Work of Dorothy Day Is Captured in a N.Y. Artist’s Work
As the sainthood cause for Dorothy Day’s advances, raising awareness of the legacy of the Catholic social activist is crucial. A New York-based artist is part of that effort, working diligently to spread the word about Day’s life and works in the best way she knows how — through her art.
Legacy of a ‘Quiet Hero’ Continues at St. Edmund Prep With the Steven H. Pollard Memorial Scholarship
Five years ago, firefighter Steven Pollard responded to a call on the Mill Basin Bridge and, in an attempt to save the lives of two car crash victims, died in the line of duty. In his honor, St. Edmund Preparatory School, where he graduated in 2006, has looked to keep his legacy alive.
Spiritual Commute: Riding the 7 Train With Bishop Brennan to the Eucharistic Revival
Few things personify New York City quite like the subway. To be among the people he has set forth to serve, Bishop Robert Brennan became a commuter for the day, boarding a 7 train for a public transportation pilgrimage to the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Eucharistic Revival.