Catholic Relief Services celebrates 50 years of its Rice Bowl program this Lent, but faces funding cuts from the Trump administration’s USAID freeze.
Author: Bill Miller
St. Andrew Avellino CA ‘Best of the Boro’ for 5th Time
FLUSHING — St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy (SAACA) is on a roll, having once again been crowned “Best Catholic School” in the annual Best of the Boro contest. The contest, now in its 13th year, awards businesses for outstanding customer service. The organization also has an education category in which SAACA is now a five-time […]
A Fighting Chance ‘Brother Lou’ On Journey to Raise Awareness, Punch Out Depression
Lou Sandoval, 60, aims to hammer a heavy bag for 33 hours on April 15 for the “Punching Out at Depression” marathon event.
St. Raphael Church Honored for NYC Preservation Efforts
The New York Landmarks Conservancy announced that it will honor St. Raphael Church, along with more than a dozen buildings and individuals, at an awards ceremony on April 22.
Inclusivity: Church’s Sensory Room A Peaceful Retreat for Kids
St. Joseph’s Parish in Maplewood, N.J. has created the Still Waters Sensory Room where children with autism or ADHD can spend a few moments during Mass to calm sensory overload.
Priests, Sisters Inspire Young Catholics During Diocesan Vocation Fair
The Youth Holy Hour and Vocation Fair on March 21 was the second time in 2025 that youth from throughout the diocese gave up their Friday night for a standing-room-only event with Bishop Brennan.
Recruitment Drive Looks To Lift Knights of Columbus Membership
On March 28-29, the Knights of Columbus in New York State will run their first-ever statewide recruiting drive. “Actually, we’re trying to get away from the term ‘recruiting,’ ” said James Funaro, state chairman of recruiting. “We’re looking to be more inviting, so we invite men to join.”
The Life, Death, and Life Again of Father Edward Wallace in WWI
On Oct. 10, 1918, every priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn received a somber note from the chancery. “Reverend dear Father,” it began. “You are hereby respectfully reminded of our fraternal agreement as members of the Priests Purgatorial Society, to say three Masses for the soul of Rev. Edward A. Wallace, Chaplain, U.S.A., who died recently in France.”
Pastor: People Returning After White House’s Migrant Order
Father Hilaire Belizaire stood on the steps of St. Jerome Church and surveyed what he called a neighborhood lacking its former vibrancy.
How a Brooklyn Priest is Reconnecting Ukrainians in Brighton Beach
Father Sergiy Emanuel raked his fingers through his hair to point out the silver strands that have begun to appear since Russia invaded Ukraine more than three years ago.