As a fifth grade student at St. Luke School, Giuliana Jampol has learned about Christ’s crucifixion throughout her Catholic education. She has read and heard the Bible to understand his death and subsequent resurrection.
Author: Alicia Venter
Lenten Pilgrimage Served to Draw Young Catholics ‘Into the One True Faith’
Ever since Noel Guzman “reverted” to Catholicism in high school, he has prioritized his involvement in youth ministry. In addition to being a parishioner at Mary’s Nativity-St. Ann in Flushing, he’s a member of the Newman Center at Queens College.
At 82, She Steadfastly Makes Nearly All Stops on the Lenten Pilgrimage
For nearly two months, Mary Ruane has started every day by checking her phone. The 82-year-old needed to see what church she would be driving to that day, as she was an unwavering pilgrim traversing the diocese for the Lenten Pilgrimage.
St. Edith Stein: Born Jewish, She Became Catholic, and a Champion for Women
In 1891, Edith Stein was born as the youngest of 11 children into a pious Orthodox Jewish household living in Germany. A little over 100 years later, she became one of the six patron saints of Europe, after living a life of deep Catholic devotion during the Nazi regime.
Beloved Good Shepherd Academy Staffer Is Honored With a Divine Mercy Jesus Statue
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.
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.