The Italian-American Catholic community of Whitestone was graced with the presence of the Sacred Image of Our Lady of Romitello for a visit to St. Luke’s Church for 10 days from Aug. 12 through Aug. 22.
Author: Jim Mancari
Hoops Skills Refined in CYO Summer League (with slideshow)
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens hosted its inaugural summer basketball league, and it was a great success.
Fontbonne Grad Swims 1-Mile for Cancer Research
Recent Fontbonne graduate Tara Muldoon swam one mile in a pool as part of Swim Across America’s “Making Waves to Fight Cancer” campaign.
New SSND Ministered In Novitiate in Queens
Joan Frances Pikiell made her first profession of religious vows with the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) on Saturday, July 26, at the order’s chapel at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn.
Brother from Brooklyn Promotes Religious Life
Brother Sean McLaughlin, S.D.S., was presented with the newly established Pillar Award from the Religious Brothers Conference.
Unique Summer Softball Team Unites H.S. Rivals
This summer, a few of local Catholic high school softball rivals played together as teammates on the Queens Lady Rangers 16U team.
Video: Tablet Editor Shows Off His Arm
Tablet Editor Ed Wilkinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch for DeSales Media Group’s Family Night at MCU Park.
Bishop’s Niece Completes MLB Journey
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto’s niece Kathryn recently completed her journey of visiting all 30 professional baseball cities.
You Can Be a Star at Father Troike Summer Leadership Program (with slideshow)
For 47 years, there’s been plenty of action at the annual Father Edward Troike Summer Leadership Program at Cathedral Prep and Seminary.
Faith Drives Catholic Cyclones on Diamond
A handful of Brooklyn Cyclones players have made it a point to continue practicing their Catholic faith on the baseball diamond.