In September, Del Gaizo will have been serving at Good Shepherd Catholic Academy for 32 years. She joined the school’s staff after years as a devoted mother, giving up her career as a secretary on Wall Street to raise her two sons.
Author: Alicia Venter
Diocese of Brooklyn Lifts Up Prayers At Mass For Peace In Strife-Torn Haiti
As chaos continues to roil Haiti, the Diocese of Brooklyn came together Monday, March 18, to pray for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Celebrating a Mass for Peace at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Bishop Robert Brennan and priests of the diocese’s Haitian Apostolate voiced their support for those whose loved ones remain in Haiti, which has been plagued by gang-related kidnappings, killings, and other violent acts.
St. Dominic’s Outreach Marks 10 Years Helping Homeless & Needy
The team of devoted parishioners at St. Athanasius-St. Dominic Parish has been making their mark for 10 years, creating a community of support for the homeless population and those otherwise in need.
Only in Print: Martyred Missionary Saints’ Relics Are Shown at St. Patrick’s
Every first Wednesday of the month, St. Patrick’s Cathedral hosts a Young Adult Mass. But this March 6, the faithful were welcomed with more than a traditional service. On this occasion, the famed house of worship was the final stop on a tour of a first-class relic of St. Jean de Brébeuf: the skull of the martyr.
Local Architectural Firm Gets Preservation Honors for Restoring Two Churches in the Diocese
After decades of renovating churches across the Diocese of Brooklyn, a New York City architectural firm with strong Catholic ties is getting commemorated by one of the premier preservation organizations in the state.
St. Francis Prep Student Cycles His Way to the Top of the Nation
Over the past four years at St. Francis Prep, he has taken nine Advanced Placement classes — four in his senior year — passed all the college exams he has taken so far, and has a perfect GPA. Plus, beyond his academics, he is a competitive cyclist, ranked nationally in his age group.
Double Life: Catholic Architect Renovates Old Churches and Inspires Young Faithful
By day, Queens native Jason Galindo is an architect at Zaskorski & Associates, working to renovate churches across the diocese. At night, he heads out to St. Brigid Catholic Church in Bushwick, where he works as a youth minister. In both roles, he has found a way to celebrate his faith, woven into every aspect of his life.
Children’s Book Authors Foster Love of Reading in ‘Great Diocesan Read Aloud’ Session
Everything that Lisa Hendey writes, she offers up to God. As the founder of CatholicMom.com and author of nine Catholic children’s books, she makes sure faith is woven into every story she creates.
Rosary for Life Founder Steps Down, Ministry Now Run by Franciscan Friars
Every day, without fail, Wyn Powers prays the Rosary. The 83-year-old Brooklyn woman has done it for years, completing at least one decade a day. Usually, she does four.
As Easter Approaches, Young Catholics Rally to Celebrate Their Faith
Catholic students from across Brooklyn and Queens got to skip their second period on Weds., Feb. 28, spending the morning instead in faith celebration and prayer.