A novena began May 3 at a Queens parish, praying for the upcoming beatification of a 20th-century Vietnamese priest who, a local priest says, inspires devotions much like those of St. Carlo Acutis.
Author: Bill Miller
Bishop Brennan’s Send-off to Eighth Graders: ‘You Are Loved’
Eighth graders graduating from Catholic schools or academies in the Diocese of Brooklyn received final reminders of God’s love from their shepherd, Bishop Robert Brennan.
Catholic School Supporters Urge Hochul To Join Scholarship Tax Credit Program
A new federal tax credit could transform Catholic school affordability in New York — but Gov. Kathy Hochul must decide whether the state will opt in.
‘Angels’ Praised at Futures in Education Annual Gala; At Least $1.5M Raised
Early reports indicate that proceeds will exceed $1.5 million from the Futures in Education Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner, April 28, at Cipriani Wall Street.
Cuba ‘Crying Out’: Bishop Cisneros Calls For Aid Amid Growing Chaos
After two trips to Cuba in eight months, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Octavio Cisneros says conditions in his homeland have deteriorated from “very bad” to “even worse.”
Xaverian Set to Break Ground on New Exploration and Innovation Center
Construction of the proposed Exploration and Innovation Center at Xaverian will get underway in May with a targeted completion in time for the 2027-2028 school year.
Sisters of St. Basil Deliver Aid, Hope to Ukraine Combat Zone
Sister Lucia Murashko faces missiles, drones, and artilery strikes while striving to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by the Russia-Ukraine War.
Raphael Exhibition at The Met Features Iconic Images of Jesus and Mary
“Raphael: Sublime Poetry” at The Met is billed as “the first comprehensive, international loan exhibition in the United States” on one of the greatest artists of all time.
NYPD Academy to Be Renamed for Late Det. Steven McDonald
Nearly 40 years after a Central Park shooting left him paralyzed, the NYPD will rename its Police Academy for Det. Steven McDonald — honoring not only his service, but the powerful witness of forgiveness that defined the rest of his life.
Mary of Nazareth Parish to Receive Top Honor for Preservation Efforts
Renovations completed and others underway at Mary of Nazareth Parish in Fort Greene will be honored April 16 with the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award.