Firefighter Patrick Brady, an 11-year veteran of the FDNY, was eulogized as a gregarious, larger-than-life character known for his fierce prowess in attacking blazes from rooftops.
Author: Bill Miller
NYC Cops & Kids Boxing Receives Grant After Feature in The Tablet
If Pat Russo ever needs affirmation that he is doing the Lord’s work, all he has to do is remember how a $25,000 check to help cover costs recently arrived in the mail.
Firefighter Honored by FDNY, Mayor Adams, Bishop Robert Brennan After Line-of-Duty Death
Funeral services were pending Monday morning for an 11-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department who died in the line of duty Nov. 8 after responding to an “all-hands” blaze in East Flatbush.
Queens Artist’s Iconic Journey Helps Connect Seattle to Its Native Roots
Leaders in the Archdiocese of Seattle commissioned Queens artist Patricia Brintle to paint an “icon” of St. Kateri Tekakwitha — the “Lily of the Mohawks” — for Seattle’s St. James Cathedral.
Trailblazing Teacher Pioneered Diversity in New York Catholic Schools
In 1963, Pearl Bernardin, now 87, was one of the first black teachers in the diocese. Unbeknownst to her, she would go on to become a pioneer in diversifying Catholic school faculties throughout the metro area.
The History of Catholic Chaplains in the Military
The U.S. military has a long tradition of chaplains, including those of the Roman Catholic faith, addressing the spiritual needs of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel.
Monsignor Andrew Landi’s Legacy ‘Nuanced’ for Global War Relief Efforts, Adoption Program
Msgr. Andrew Landi of Brooklyn championed global humanitarian relief efforts, but he is also known for a controversial program that took children of unwed mothers from Italy to the U.S. for adoption.
Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts? The Church Doesn’t Speak of Them, But It Does Recognize ‘Stuck’ Souls
Catholics are taught that God created spiritual beings, including the angels, which are pure spirits. Human beings are beings that have both bodies and spirits. Sometimes those spirits get “stuck.”
UK Catholic Resurgence Fueled by Youth, Parallels Noted in US
A new report says young Brits are attending church more often, especially young men. Many, according to the report, are choosing the Catholic Mass over Anglicanism.
Conflicted Catholic F. Scott Fitzgerald Remembered as ‘The Great Gatsby’ Turns 100
F. Fitzgerald died before his writings gained widespread fame. But now, his novel “The Great Gatsby” is celebrated as a classic that has been in print for 100 years.