Sister Maureen Skelly, S.C. (Sister Ann Marian), a Sister of Charity-Halifax for 70 years, died at Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts on Sept. 25 at 89.
Author: Christine
The Transformative Power Of Loving Our Neighbors
My family and I were very lucky to have developed a great relationship with our neighbors. We all moved into our respective townhouses in Brooklyn around the same time. I vividly remember my parents bringing my sister and me to meet the neighbors. From the moment we all met, I had a feeling this was going to be a good fit for all of us.
Letters to the Editor Week of November 2, 2024
Clarifying Lt. Chappetto’s Burial at Sea, The Attentive Heart Retreat, Salute Our Veterans on Veterans Day
Good Journalism Fights Disinformation
Misinformation, disinformation, fake news. It’s around us 24/7 on social media, and bombards us in all forms of media. It’s a big topic in my journalism courses at St. John’s University, where I teach my students how to avoid it: Verify everything, provide balance in your stories, and be unbiased in your reporting.
Strike Down Prop 1 On Tuesday’s Ballot
This Tuesday is Election Day, and while many people have a clear choice for their presidential candidate, here in New York, we have a ballot proposal misidentified as an “Equal Rights Amendment” or Proposition 1. As Bishop Robert Brennan wrote in his recent column, “The text of Proposition 1 is broadly written and, if enacted, […]
Immigration, Mass Deportation Plan Loom Large for Catholics in 2024 Election
It’s one of the most divisive issues of the 2024 U.S. presidential election: immigration.
Christian Persecution is Increasing Dramatically Around the Globe, Report Says
A report on the persecution of Christians globally has found increases in violations in nearly two thirds of countries examined.
Puerto Rico Archbishop to Trump: ‘You, Personally, Apologize’ for Rally’s Racist Remarks
The archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves, has written an open letter to former President Donald Trump, demanding the Republican presidential nominee personally apologize for racist remarks directed at Puerto Rico and others, that took place at his Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
New York Diocese Settles with Teacher Alleging Termination Over Same-Sex Relationship
A New York diocese and a former Catholic school teacher have agreed to an apparent settlement, months after the teacher was fired allegedly for having an adult same-sex relationship.
Vandals Strike 5th Parish This Year, Destroying 2 More Statues
A brick-wielding assailant was caught on camera walking onto the grounds of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church and destroying two of the parish’s nearly century-old statues — the Blessed Mother in the Mary Garden and their patron saint, St. Therese.