Following the passing of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18, many have looked back at her legacy and accomplishments while serving on the Supreme Court for 27 years. In recent days, many have also remembered the friendship she had with the late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in 2016.
Author: Erin DeGregorio
Pope Francis Calls for Global Unity, Service During Second Address to U.N. General Assembly
On Sept. 25, Pope Francis addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the second time during his pontificate.
Staten Island Couple Retraces Wedding Day in Brooklyn on 40th Anniversary
Barbara and Mario Belluomo returned to their Brooklyn roots to revisit where they met, fell in love, and got married. To celebrate their 40th anniversary on Aug. 23, the Staten Island couple took a spontaneous trip and retraced their steps at the various venues from their wedding day.
Meet Currents News’s Official Anchor, Christine Persichette
Broadcast journalist Christine Persichette has been named the anchor of Currents News, a comprehensive nightly news program from the Catholic perspective.
Mayor Bill de Blasio Visits St. Bartholomew’s UPK Center During First Day of Public School Classes
On Sept. 21, Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, and New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza welcomed parents and children outside the Mosaic Pre-K Center, which the city runs out of St. Bartholomew School, for their first day of in-person learning.
Queens Holocaust Survivor Continues Fighting for Family Property in Poland
Holocaust survivor Lea Balitzer Evron, 85, remembers the three-story apartment building and fur factory her father owned in Zywiec, Poland, and the small garden area she would play in as a child. She also recalls the years she and her family fled their home in September of 1939 after the Nazis invaded Poland, going into hiding as a five-year-old.
Only in Print: Schools in Diocese Acclimate to New Norms During First Week of Classes
After completing the 2019-2020 academic year remotely in June, a majority of Catholic school students, faculty, and staff in Brooklyn and Queens finally experienced a semblance of normalcy. They returned to school for in-person learning on Sept. 9, ready to start a new school year in a new fashion.
Only in Print: Monsignors Officially Celebrate Papal Honor
Six months ago, Pope Francis conferred the title “Chaplain of His Holiness” upon nine priests from the Diocese of Brooklyn in recognition of their great contributions during their times of service within the Church.
Catholic School Educators Helped by Project Hope NY’s Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Grassroots organization Project Hope NY launched its 7th Annual Backpack Drive last month, donating back-to-school supplies and gift cards to New York and Indianapolis educators and organizations.
Juggling a Family of Six During the Age of COVID-19: A Parent’s Point of View
Good Shepherd Catholic Academy’s Home School Association President Kathleen Tomassetti has had a lot on her plate while raising six children amidst a pandemic. She currently has five kids enrolled in GSCA’s universal pre-k and Grades 2, 3, 6, and 7, and a freshman at Xaverian High School.