David Romain and Nicole Noel met as Youth Ambassadors, and made their way to the wedding altar on Aug. 16 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Author: Bill Miller
Slain Security Guard’s Son Gets Catholic Scholarship Through Futures in Education
Aland Etienne, a security guard, was one of four people killed in a mass shooting at 345 Park Ave. in Manhattan. While grieving her first love, his wife Rachelle worried that losing his income would put Catholic education out of reach for their son Ralandy. That is, until concerned people and groups gathered to figure out how to cover his tuition.
Cristo Rey Alum, Former ‘Leadership Ambassador’ Pursuing Jesuit Vocation
Rajae Clarke, a 2017 graduate of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, was one of three men on Aug. 9 who professed their “first vows” to the Jesuits — officially known as the Society of Jesus — at a special Mass in Syracuse, New York.
Families of Many Backgrounds Participate in CCBQ ‘Fun Day’ at OLMC-Astoria
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.
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.