Bishop Robert Brennan reminded eighth grade graduates at two Masses May 2 and 9 that they remind him of Jesus feeding the multitude with the loaves and fishes of one boy who, like them, stepped up to make a difference.
Author: Bill Miller
100 Years Later, Special Novena Revived to Pray for Msgr. Quinn’s Canonization
On the centennial of St. Thérèse’s canonization, St. Peter Claver Church will recreate the “Little Flower Novena” that Msgr. Bernard Quinn started there, also 100 years ago.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan Urges Catholics to Take Action as New York Suicide Bill Advances
The Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with doctor-prescribed drugs, has new life, having passed the New York State Assembly with an 81-67 vote on April 29.
Diocesan Youth Gather to ‘Honor’ Pope Francis
Youth and young adults attended Mass at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Cypress Hills on April 30 with the intention of prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
Annual Futures in Education Scholarship Dinner Raises $1.75 Million for Catholic Education
Futures in Education’s Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner raised $1.75 million on April 29, thanks to the generosity of benefactors who value Catholic education, and not just for their own children.
From Canonization to Memorial: Family’s Pilgrimage to Rome ‘Strengthens Faith’
Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs for DeSales Media Group, received much more than he anticipated when he and his wife, Bridget, first planned their family’s spring break vacation to Rome.
Bridging Continents: Kenyans Visit Queens School, Strengthen Bonds
Two Franciscan brothers from St. Francis Secondary School in Lare, Kenya recently visited Fresh Meadows, Queens to forge deeper bonds with their “sister school” — St. Francis Prep.
With Help From Futures in Education Scholarship Program, Mother Fulfills Goal of Providing Her Children A Christ-Centered Education
Neresa Gordon wants her children, including four in her foster care, to have a Catholic-centered education. “Angel” donors to the Futures in Education scholarship program help pave the way.
A Bridge Between Faiths: Jewish Couple Honor ‘Very Sweet, Kind’ Pope Francis
Gary and Meredith Krupp are Jewish, but through their non-profit, Pave the Way Foundation, they’ve made lasting friendships with the last three popes, including Pope Francis.
Local Argentinian Priest Recounts Meeting Father Jorge Bergoglio
Father Francisco Walker never had an audience with Pope Francis, but he did meet him as a little kid when Father Jorge Bergoglio (the future pope) came to his home in Buenos Aires on a motorcycle to have coffee with his parents.