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.”
Author: Alicia Venter
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.
By Design? Architect Lands Dream Job After Aunt Reads Tablet Story
Since he was a child, Jeffrey Graziano has known he wanted to be an architect. When he attended the University of Notre Dame, he got his first taste of that career and found his passion: doing restoration work on churches.
The Reborn Saint Luke School Times Newspaper Teaches Students the Importance of Journalism
At 6 a.m. each morning, Luciano Amoroso starts his day by turning on ABC7 New York. He’s curious about what’s happening in the world, and watches and listens to the newscast to learn about local and national events — and even the daily weather forecast.
New Pastor’s Local Resurrection Revival Aims to Boost Queens Parish
For more than half a century, Frances Rhymes has worshiped in the pews of St. Benedict the Moor Church. Since she converted to Catholicism at 32 years old, she has been an integral part of the parish, now combined with St. Bonaventure Church.
Corps Will Drum Up Crowd’s Devotion at the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival
A handful of women from St. Michael’s Church are marching to their own drumbeat for the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival, combining their faith and culture to perform at the April 20 event.
