OK, so I’m not a weather forecaster. During a TV interview, I predicted that the sun would shine on the Great Irish Fair last weekend. Instead, the sky opened up, and the rains came, sending fairgoers scattering for cover or heading for their cars.
Author: Ed Wilkinson
Winners of World’s Fair Memorabilia Giveaway
We conclude our coverage of the 50th anniversary of the New York World’s Fair by announcing the winners of our memorabilia giveaway. We gathered all the names of our readers who sent us their memories of the Fair and randomly selected the winners of the 13 items we had collected.
Readers Recall World’s Fair Memories (with slideshow)
So many parishioners have shared their memories of the New York World’s Fair that was held in Flushing Meadow 50 years ago.
World’s Fair Was the Greatest Show on Earth
Last week, I wrote about the Vatican Pavilion at the New York 1964-1965 World’s Fair, and I mentioned the treasure trove of souvenirs that I found in my garage.
50 Years Later, World’s Fair Nostalgia Still Alive
I’m a collector. I save all kinds of souvenirs. Brochures. Match book covers. Ticket stubs. Programs. Photographs. Sometimes I don’t even know what I have in my treasure trove.
The Chatter Is No Longer About Peace
In unusually strong language, the Vatican is asking the world to intercede to prevent the genocide being carried out in Iraq by the terrorists who make up the Islamic State.
Understanding Words Is Key to the Liturgy
A few mid-summer observations about the liturgy and how it is celebrated.
Voice from Middle East Cries Out in Brooklyn
On the front page of last week’s edition, we reported about the mass religious persecution that is taking place in Iraq, especially in the city of Mosul, where Christians were told they would have to convert to Islam or pay a tax or get out of the country.
Now There’s a Price tag To Having Summer Fun
In the neighborhood where I grew up, summer was a time of carefree fun for kids. We always had a place to go and something to do.
At the Giglio Feast, The Tradition Continues (with slideshow)
Don’t tell Msgr. David Cassato that he can’t go home again.