As temperatures slid into the 20s, a candlelight vigil formed Dec. 4 outside of the Manhattan office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, with participants urging her not to sign a bill that would legalize assisted suicide in New York.
Author: Bill Miller
Canadian Missionary Warns New Yorkers About Euthanasia’s ‘Slippery Slope’
Benjamin Turland, a Catholic missionary in Canada, warns New Yorkers against supporting laws that legalize euthanasia. He has first-hand experience: both his grandmothers chose to die via euthanasia, which is legal in Canada.
Mother Cabrini’s Legacy Enshrined Among 700 Relics at Newark Parish
A New Jersey parish houses nearly 700 relics thanks to Eric Lavin, a young devotee of Mother Cabrini who has spent years building one of the nation’s largest parish collections.
Nigerians Like Trump’s ‘CPC’ Move, But Wary of Saber-Rattling
President Donald Trump has put Nigeria back on the list of Countries of Particular Concern, pleasing the West African nation’s local diaspora.
Renovations at Christ the King Parish Offer Opportunity for Catholics to ‘Rekindle Their Faith’ in Queens
Parishioners at Christ the King in Springfield Gardens are celebrating renovations to their church that they hope will make the space more appropriate for the liturgy.
Douglaston’s Newest Senior Priest Recalls 95-Year Christmas Journey in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Father Dominick Cutrone, 95, the oldest retired priest currently living in the Diocese of Brooklyn, recalls joyous memories of Advent and Christmas while growing up in Bushwick.
New Health Center to Support Alumni, Seminarians in Mind, Body, and Spirit
At St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Dunwoodie, Yonkers, the Redemptor Hominis Center for Holistic Health will open in 2026, providing seminarians and alumni with services to address their mental, physical, and emotional needs.
Insurance Career Path Forged by Cristo Rey Brooklyn, St. John’s & SSP
A new partnership between Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, St. John’s University, and major insurance companies is opening doors for students through InsureFutures, a paid work-study program that offers real-world industry experience and a pathway to careers in risk management and insurance.
Longtime Friends Gather to Share Fond Memories of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
Longtime friends meet to share their experiences of having known Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Ordains 11 New Members to Permanent Diaconate
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bishop Robert Brennan ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate, each committing themselves to a life of service in their parishes. From lifelong Catholics to recent converts, this diverse group steps into a new chapter of ministry.