Families filled the parking lot at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Astoria, for the 17th annual Kids Fun Day from Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
Author: Bill Miller
Msgr. Sullivan Recounts His 25 Years Leading Catholic Charities New York
Under the leadership of Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, Catholic Charities New York has helped people recover from terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and a pandemic. He has also led CCNY in the welcoming of immigrants.
Defending Faith: Brooklyn’s Fight Against Nativist Violence in 1854
In 1854, anti-Catholic mobs in Williamsburg threatened to burn down Ss. Peter and Paul Parish. Father Sylvester Malone, his parishioners, and Mayor William Wall defended Brooklyn’s Catholic community against nativist violence.
Connecticut Teacher In Legal Battle After Resisting Order to Remove Crucifix
A junior high school teacher and the Connecticut school where she worked are locked in a legal battle over her refusal to remove a crucifix from her classroom.
Coen-gratulations: Celebrating the Diocese of Brooklyn Archivist’s Remarkable Career, Retirement
Joseph Coen, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s longest-serving archivist, will retire on Aug. 29.
‘Bishop Ray’s Blog’: Bishop Raymond Chappetto Reflects on Eight Decades of Service and Faith in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Raymond Chappetto takes readers on a “trip down memory lane” with his own platform — “Bishop Ray’s Blog.”
Long Island Student From Chaminade High School Has ‘Life-Changing’ Encounter With Pope Leo XIV
A high school student from Long Island went with his family to Rome and got a thumbs up and a blessing from the new pontiff — Pope Leo XIV.
‘The Youth Need to Be Heard’: 87 Pilgrims From the Diocese of Brooklyn Attend Jubilee of Youth With Bishop Robert Brennan
Young Catholics from Brooklyn and Queens joined an estimated 1 million fellow pilgrims for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome.
St. Pancras’ Juan Pérez Wins Inaugural ‘Catholic Grammy’ for Best English Pop Song
Envelope, please. The ‘Catholic Grammy’ goes to … Juan Pérez, pastoral assistant at St. Pancras Parish in Glendale!
How a Pizza for the Pope Became a Viral Moment for the Church
A viral pizza delivery to Pope Leo XIV by a young Catholic content creator highlights the power of faith, humor, and digital media to bring new attention to the Church.