ASTORIA — On the front lawn of St. John’s Preparatory High School, a new symbol of hope is taking root — a tree dedicated to the late Pope Francis, who championed environmentalism throughout his 12-year pontificate. The dedication was led by the Ladies of Charity USA, part of the International Association of Charities (AIC), which […]
Author: Alexandra Moyen
Flatbush Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage Built on Prayer and Catholic Tradition
On Aug. 28, Jules and Leonie Pierre-Louis celebrated 50 years of marriage, a union they agree has always been built on their shared Catholic faith.
Diocese of Brooklyn Celebrates Gift of Marriage With Vow Renewal Mass
Henry and Mary Macchiaroli were one of 38 couples at Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows on Sept. 27 for the annual Diocese of Brooklyn Wedding Anniversary Mass.
Holy Mole: Sauce a Divine Mix of Mexican History, Legend, and Flavor
According to historical accounts, mole poblano was created by Dominican Sister Andrea of the Assumption in Puebla, Mexico.
CompassCare, Pregnancy Care Center of New York Unite to Expand Life-Affirming Services
CompassCare Pregnancy Services CEO Jim Harden said Staten Island is the perfect place to open their sixth medical office. Although the goal is to have offices across all five of New York City’s boroughs, Staten Island is key for the organization, he said.
Women Take Chastity Vow, Hope to Become ‘Heavenly Sign’ to Others
Alanna Cristina Bezerra said she first heard the call to chastity directly from God himself when she was 20 years old.
After 146-Day NICU Hospital Stay, Baby Trinity Receives Emotional Farewell From Mercy Hospital
Trinity Taylor was born on April 24 at just 26 weeks of gestation, more than three months ahead of her July 31 due date, at just 1 lb. 14 oz.. But after 146 days in the hospital, a record length for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the hospital announced she was “heading home at a healthy 11 lbs., 8.5 oz.”
Friends in Faith: My Brush With the “Catholic Girl in New York” TikToker
MANHATTAN – On the morning of Friday, Sept. 5, I pushed myself to make a new friend and asked a fellow Catholic to grab a coffee after Mass. Her name is Natalie Zadrima. I noticed her sitting a few pews ahead of me, modestly dressed and effortlessly fashionable, and hoped to get some tips. After […]
A Journey of Grace: Brooklyn Pastor Pilgrimages to Uganda to Celebrate 25 Years of Priesthood
Father Hilaire Belizaire, pastor of St. Jerome Parish in East Flatbush, described the ordination of 10 Franciscan priests in Uganda as one of the most powerful experiences of his recent pilgrimage to Africa.
‘We Never Forget’: Bishop Walks With FDNY in Solemn 9/11 Tribute
On Sept. 11, 24 years after the attack, the FDNY Battalion 57 marched from Manhattan across the Brooklyn Bridge, passing firehouses on their way to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. Bishop Brennan met them and walked in solidarity, honoring the fallen alongside them.