NY’s Human Composting Bill Remains Grave Concern
October 20, 2022
The New York State Catholic Conference is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the bill that would legalize "green" burial...
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Futures in Education Raises Record $2.8 Million at Annual Scholarship Dinner
October 19, 2022
The post-COVID economic malaise could not dampen the spirits of Catholic education supporters who happily raised a record $2.8 million...
Mass of Hope and Healing Returns After 2-Year Hiatus With Message of Contrition, Promise to Help Abuse Survivors
October 14, 2022
The Mass, was the first since 2019, before the pandemic began. Bishop Robert Brennan delivered a multifaceted message of apology,...
Eucharistic Procession Proclaims Christ on Manhattan Streets
October 13, 2022
Constantine Bowden sat on his bike at the intersection of Broadway and West 50th Street on Oct. 12, watching a...
Diocese of Brooklyn Unveils Permanent Statue of Blessed Carlo Acutis
October 10, 2022
On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Italian apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn unveiled its first statue of Blessed Carlo Acutis,...
78th Annual Columbus Day Parade Steps Off Amid Renewed Controversy
October 10, 2022
The Columbus Day Parade on Monday drew thousands of spectators to honor the famed explorer while joyfully proclaiming the contributions...
Single Working Mom of 3 Credits God-Sent Friends, Family, Colleagues
October 7, 2022
Ileana Tavarez has two jobs; the one titled “administrative assistant” pays her an income. The other, being a “Mommy,” pays nothing...
Man Charged with Hate Crime Following Vandalism Arrest at Catholic Church in Flushing
October 5, 2022
The pastor of Mary's Nativity Church said his "nerves were shot" after witnessing a man vandalize church property, including a...
Wake, Funeral Plans Announced for Slain FDNY EMS Lieutenant
October 3, 2022
The funeral for EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling will be a traditional service held for line-of-duty deaths, including an elaborate procession...
Commissioner: Fatal Attack on EMS Lieutenant ‘Barbaric’ And ‘Completely Unprovoked’
September 30, 2022
EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was fatally stabbed Thursday on an Astoria street corner while getting lunch. Her attacker is...