The writings of C.S. Lewis will be the topic of the next Tablet Forum to be held at Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. A film on the writings and life of the noted Christian convert will be explored in a film, followed by a talk by James […]
Author: Jim Mancari
Vince Lombardi Honored as Hometown Hero
In the annals of NFL history, legendary coaches have left an indelible mark on the game of football. John Madden, Tom Landry, George Halas, Mike Ditka, Chuck Noll, Don Shula and Bill Parcells are just a handful of names that have achieved gridiron glory. But when debating which coach is the best ever, the argument […]
St. Saviour Pandas Off To Fast Start
The St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope, varsity soccer team is off to the best start in its 10-year program history at 3-1. The Pandas are led by new head coach Ed O’Donnell and have received timely contributions from junior team captain Katie O’Donnell, freshman leading goal-scorer Kevina Shalvey and standout sophomore goaltender Carmen Proffitt.
CYO Mass Celebrated At St. Helen
The St. Helen parish, Howard Beach, CYO Mass was held Sunday, Oct. 6. Father Joe Zwosta celebrated the Mass. Coaches and young athletes represented the CYO program in a sea of the teams’ colors: burgundy and white. After Mass, a reception with light refreshments was held in the school’s cafeteria. All the Hurricanes are eager […]
New Gym Floor at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Elementary School, Bayside, installed a new gymnasium floor over summer vacation. The school children, CYO sports program and Boy and Girl Scouts of the parish will all benefit from this gym restoration. The Sacred Heart School alumni contributed to this major building renovation, and more projects are already in the planning stages.
CYO Hosts 1st Annual Coaches’ Workshop
It’s a simple fact that everyone who plays sports wants to win, but here in the Diocese of Brooklyn, our youth coaches are well aware that winning isn’t everything. The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens hosted a coaches’ workshop Oct. 4 at the Gregorian Hall of St. Gregory the Great parish in […]
Slideshow: Volley for the Cure at Bishop Ford
Bishop Ford H.S. in Park Slope is a local leader in raising cancer awareness, and the school’s volleyball teams joined the fight Oct. 5 by hosting “Volley for the Cure.” It was the first time the volleyball teams were involved in a Coaches vs. Cancer event.
St. Joe’s Athletes, Breezy Point Natives Garner Weekly Accolades
From St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn Recognizing their outstanding performances on the court and in the field, Breezy Point natives and St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill, student-athletes Lauren GaNun (Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge) and Shannon Fahy (Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst) received weekly honors. GaNun, a sophomore middle hitter on the Lady Bears’ volleyball […]
Casino Gambling: New York’s Bishops Ask for Voters to Make An Informed Decision on Nov. 5
The Catholic Bishops of New York State have issued the following statement on casino gambling: “On Nov. 5, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to decide an important matter affecting our communities. A statewide referendum of the people will be the final say on whether or not to amend the state’s Constitution to authorize casino […]
The Bishop’s Dinner For Scouting
The Diocese’s Catholic Committee on Scouting held its annual Bishop’s Dinner Sept. 19 at El Caribe Country Club, Mill Basin. The following honorees were awarded: Bishop’s Good Scout Award Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan (Posthumous) Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn Chairman’s Award For Lifetime of Service to Catholic Scouting Msgr. […]