Father Timothy J. Hirten, a U.S. Air Force chaplain, was inducted Aug. 31 into his alma mater’s Baron Hall of Fame at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.
Author: Jim Mancari
Nothing ‘Grim’ About Yanks’ Rookie Record (with slideshow)
Bob Grim from Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Bushwick remains the last American League rookie pitcher to win 20 games in his first season.
104 Years of Faith: Breezy Parishioner Receives Birthday Blessing from Bishop DiMarzio (with slideshow)
Blessed Trinity parishioner Anne Iannarella recently celebrated her 104th birthday and was delighted to receive a special blessing from Bishop DiMarzio.
Bishop’s Golf Classic On Par for Cristo Rey
The DeSales Media Group hosted its 19th annual golf classic Aug. 14 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I., and all the proceeds will benefit Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S.
Brooklyn Youth Baseball Teams Compete in Borough Cup Tourney
Four Brooklyn youth baseball teams from Catholic parishes participated in the inaugural Borough Cup youth baseball tournament.
CYO Night with the NY Cosmos
Join the Catholic Youth Organization on Sept. 13 for Brooklyn/Queens CYO Night hosted by the New York Cosmos soccer club.
Whitestone Welcomes Borgetto Madonna (with slideshow)
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.
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.