When we think of Catholic values in sports, inclusion rises to the very top: Everyone should have a chance to play. Of course, when we think of summer in the Rockaways, the beach may come to mind first, but the annual St. Francis de Sales Summer Basketball Classic is right up there as a community staple.
Author: Jim Mancari
Brooklyn, Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association Welcomes New Director
Following the 48-year tenure of past president Ray Nash, the CHSAA executive board elected Sal Fischetti, the longtime St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, athletic director, as the league’s new president.
Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA President Ray Nash Announces Retirement
After nearly 50 years, Ray Nash has announced his retirement as the Brooklyn/Queens boys’ Catholic league’s president — a position that he held longer than any CHSAA past president.
Catholic Youth Organization Inducts New Hall of Famers
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Diocese of Brooklyn hosted its ninth Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 8 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach.
The Curious Case of Carlos Beltrán and the Hall of Fame
On July 26, Carlos Beltrán will become just the third player in the more than 60-year history of the New York Mets to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Tablet’s 2026 CHSAA Softball All-Star Team
After another competitive season of CHSAA varsity softball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2026 diocesan All-Star team. A special thanks goes out to the league’s coaches for providing nominations.
The Tablet’s 2026 CHSAA Baseball All-Star Team
After another competitive season of CHSAA varsity baseball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2026 Diocesan All-Star team.
Diocesan Faithful Delight in Knicks’ Improbable Title Run
As New York celebrates the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years, priests, religious sisters, and faithful from the Diocese of Brooklyn reflect on the team’s improbable playoff run — and the lessons of perseverance, unity, and hope they see in the victory.
Like Father, Like Daughter in Molloy Hoops Coaching Ranks
Father’s Day weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the bond between the Stanners’ father/daughter coaching duo. Joe Harnischfeger is the head girls’ varsity hoops coach, while his daughter, Christine Harnischfeger-LoCascio, leads the junior varsity (JV) team.
As World Cup Begins, Queens Priest is Feeling the Fever
From June 11 through July 19, soccer — or what most of the world calls football — takes over the international sports scene. Lucky for us, this year’s tournament takes place right here in the Americas, with matches being held in 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.