How to Be a Catholic in New York City
October 29, 2014
I’m a big fan of a new book titled “New York Catholics, Faith, Attitude and the Works” by Dr. Patrick...
Ed Wilkinson
Students Honored for Donating to Missions
October 22, 2014
World Mission Sunday used to be celebrated with parades and pageantry. Kids would dress up as their favorite saints and...
Marching in Columbus Parade Was Sheer Fun
October 15, 2014
It was the Italians turn to shine at the 70th annual Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan, which featured a float...
Shining Stars Light the Night in Coney Island
October 8, 2014
The stars were out in Coney Island these past two Friday evenings. Catholic Migration Services conducted its annual Shining Stars...
St. Lucy’s Parish Is Setting for New Book
October 1, 2014
If you grew up in Brooklyn, especially in an Italian neighborhood, you have got to read a new book titled,...
Fr. Rocky Makes Church Relevant on Radio
September 24, 2014
The New York metropolitan area now has access to an AM Catholic radio station. It’s called Relevant Radio, and you...
Fair-Weathered Irish Return to Give Back
September 17, 2014
OK, so I’m not a weather forecaster. During a TV interview, I predicted that the sun would shine on the...
Winners of World’s Fair Memorabilia Giveaway
September 10, 2014
We conclude our coverage of the 50th anniversary of the New York World’s Fair by announcing the winners of our...
Readers Recall World’s Fair Memories (with slideshow)
September 3, 2014
So many parishioners have shared their memories of the New York World’s Fair that was held in Flushing Meadow 50...
World’s Fair Was the Greatest Show on Earth
August 27, 2014
Last week, I wrote about the Vatican Pavilion at the New York 1964-1965 World’s Fair, and I mentioned the treasure...