By anyone’s standards, Pope Francis’ visit last week to Colombia was a great success. Except for maybe his doctor’s, since the Holy Father did return home with a shiner over and under his left eye.
Author: Ed Wilkinson
For Brother Michel, Life Was a Great Adventure
When Brother Michel Bettigole, O.S.F., died this week, it was not exactly a shock. Although the time of death is never fully anticipated, Brother Michel’s health has not been good for several years. Diabetes had taken its toll and finally had the final word on his earthly existence.
Here’s the Scorecard for Catholic Day at Citi Field
As the baseball season enters its final month, the excitement around Catholic Day, Sept. 9, at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, continues to grow.
Diocese Establishes New Commission on Racism
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is forming a new commission to study the effects of racism in the Church and on the Diocese. He made the announcement Aug. 24 at a specially called Mass for Solidarity and Peace to counter the recent racist overtones of demonstrations in Charlottesville, Va.
Mass and a Ballgame Provide Doubleheader at Citi Field
You haven’t gotten your tickets yet for Catholic Day at Citi Field, don’t put it off for another day.
New Salvadoran Cardinal On MS-13, Romero, Martyrs
The Church should be providing alternatives for young people so that they do not join street gangs such as MS13, says the new cardinal from El Salvador.
Let’s Get Real About What Is the Threat from Russia
With all the phony news about Russia being broadcast, it would be good to remember that concerns for that Asian country have been going on for years.
Local Students Score Big at Cyclones’ MCU Park
Students from the Catholic schools of Brooklyn and Queens were the big hits at Diocese of Brooklyn Night hosted by the Brooklyn Cyclones at Coney Island’s MCU Park.
Let’s Come Together as One Church, One People of God
I recently read a magazine article that claimed Pope Francis was becoming a very unpopular pope because of some of the positions that he espoused. The piece singled out his immigration stance and views on divorced Catholics.
Youth Learn Lessons for Life at Dorothy Bennett Mercy Center
When Dorothy Bennett died, her friends knew immediately that she had to be memorialized in some way. A catechist in St. Lucy-St. Patrick’s parish, Fort Greene, Dorothy Bennett was one of the first Associates of the Brooklyn Sisters of Mercy in the 1980s. She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and worked at the Mercy Motherhouse on Willoughby Ave.