In the Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School’s SPARK summer program, “SPARK” stands for: spirituality, professionalism, academics, resilience, and knowledge.
Author: Alexandra Moyen
Prayerful Protector: Beloved Belle Harbor Crossing Guard Takes Final Bow After 48 Years
Students and teachers from The Belle Harbor School honored 89-year-old crossing guard Mary Murray with a small parade to the street corner she guarded for 48 years.
Diocese of Brooklyn Celebrates Special Mass for Victims of Venezuela Earthquakes
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a special Mass on June 29 dedicated to the people of Venezuela following the recent devastating earthquakes.
Faith Leaders Warn of Trafficking Risks as World Cup Kicks Off in New York Metro Area
For James King, the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking goes back more than a decade, to when New Jersey was preparing to host Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
After Six-Year Journey Back, St. Mel’s Catholic Academy Celebrates a Graduating Class in Queens
St. Mel’s Catholic Academy’s graduation celebration was more than a send-off for 11 eighth graders — it was a milestone six years in the making, marking not only the students’ next step to high school but also a major step in the school’s comeback story.
Out of This World: What the Catholic Church Says About Extraterrestrials
As the U.S. government continues releasing information about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), the Catholic Church has been asking its own questions — for far longer than most people realize.
Queens Centenarian’s Faith Shines Bright at St. Teresa of Avila Birthday Celebration
Rosita Lewis never imagined she’d live to 105, but now that she has, she credits God for her longevity. “Who else would do it? No one else can,” Lewis said. “I love my God, and I talk to him all the time.” Lewis, a beloved parishioner of St. Teresa of Avila Church in South Ozone Park for over 40 years, celebrated the milestone on June 14, three days after her birthday.
Student Champions Pro-Life Cause, Wins Elusive Essay Contest
The third time’s a charm for Connor Whiffin. After not placing two years in a row, the Long Beach Catholic Regional School eighth grader was one of four winners of the school’s essay competition, the Pro-Life Oratory Contest. He wrote on why life in the womb is sacred and how to value human life.
Scammers Offering Fake Legal Help, Putting Immigrant Families at Risk
A surge in immigration fraud has overwhelmed legal aid organizations, doubled federal complaint filings, and, in at least one documented case, led directly to deportation.
Replica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inspires Devotion at St. Rose of Lima Church in Brooklyn
For the past three months, Simab Aziz said an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has appeared in her dreams again and again.