This religious sister has nothing to prove, especially now that she is the world’s oldest.
Author: Bill Miller
Turning Darkness Into Light: St. Boniface Prepares for Change as New High Rise Builds in Brooklyn
Natural light has disappeared from three cherished stained glass windows at the Oratory Church of St. Boniface in Brooklyn.
Flour Power: Queens Baker Makes New Batch of Papal Delights
When the papal conclave elected a new pope on May 8, Maria Notaro of La Guli Pastry Shop in Astoria was all in on creating a new batch of pope-themed cookies.
St. Leo Students Erupt Over Pope’s Name: ‘It’s Like a Dream’
Students at St. Leo Catholic Academy in Queens erupted with joy after Cardinal Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV—matching their school’s namesake.
Historic St. Agnes Parish Set for Featured ‘Sacred Sites Tour’ Spot
Bob Grande sat down in an oak pew at St. Agnes and gazed at the ceiling of the Gothic-style church that was completed in 1913. “I’ve been here 81 years,” said the retired carpenter. “I was baptized, confirmed, everything here. And I never get tired of looking. I always see things that I haven’t seen before. It just never gets tired.”
Despite Cancer Battle, Queens Priest Leans on Faith to Persist in Ministry
Battling cancer since 2013, Father Morty O’Shea leans on faith to continue his ministry — inspiring others with resilience, hope, and a powerful witness to the Gospel.
Bishop Brennan Echoes Pope Leo XIV’s First Words To Catholic School Grads: ‘We Are All in the Hands of God’
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.
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.