President Donald Trump has put Nigeria back on the list of Countries of Particular Concern, pleasing the West African nation’s local diaspora.
Author: Bill Miller
Renovations at Christ the King Parish Offer Opportunity for Catholics to ‘Rekindle Their Faith’ in Queens
Parishioners at Christ the King in Springfield Gardens are celebrating renovations to their church that they hope will make the space more appropriate for the liturgy.
Douglaston’s Newest Senior Priest Recalls 95-Year Christmas Journey in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Father Dominick Cutrone, 95, the oldest retired priest currently living in the Diocese of Brooklyn, recalls joyous memories of Advent and Christmas while growing up in Bushwick.
New Health Center to Support Alumni, Seminarians in Mind, Body, and Spirit
At St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Dunwoodie, Yonkers, the Redemptor Hominis Center for Holistic Health will open in 2026, providing seminarians and alumni with services to address their mental, physical, and emotional needs.
Insurance Career Path Forged by Cristo Rey Brooklyn, St. John’s & SSP
A new partnership between Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, St. John’s University, and major insurance companies is opening doors for students through InsureFutures, a paid work-study program that offers real-world industry experience and a pathway to careers in risk management and insurance.
Longtime Friends Gather to Share Fond Memories of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
Longtime friends meet to share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Ordains 11 New Members to Permanent Diaconate
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop Robert Brennan ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate, each committing themselves to a life of service in their parishes. From lifelong Catholics to recent converts, this diverse group steps into a new chapter of ministry.
Parish ‘Backbone’ Works to Preserve Legacy of Brooklyn’s First Black Church
Often working behind the scenes, Violet Chandler ensures everything runs smoothly at St. Peter Claver Church, from daily Mass to the annual blessing of the animals.
Serving a Purpose: Bishop Brennan to Ordain 10 New Permanent Deacons
Meet the 10 men to be ordained by Bishop Robert Brennan to the permanent diaconate on Nov. 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Local Nonprofit Provides Uplifting Moments for People Fighting Cancer
The Anne V. Graziani Fund, a small nonprofit on Long Island, brings live entertainment — such as sporting events and other uplifting experiences — to cancer patients, many of them children.