Graduation was held at the Sacred Heart Institute, Huntington, L.I., for 19 priests who completed the two-year pastoral leadership program: Good Leaders, Good Shepherds. Pictured with the graduates are Auxiliary Bishop Ray Chappetto, who presided, and Father Joseph Fonti, director of the Office of Priestly Life and Ministry. The graduates include Msgrs. Robert Pawson and […]
Author: Jim Mancari
Preparing for Priesthood
Juan Luxama, a fourth-year seminarian at the North American College, Rome, whose home parish is Holy Innocents, Flatbush, was ordained a deacon Oct. 4 at the Altar of the Chair at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, by Cardinal James Harvey. Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros and several Brooklyn priests concelebrated the Mass. Deacon Luxama assisted at […]
The Lord of Miracles
A Mass and procession in honor of Señor de los Milagros de Nazarenas (Lord of Miracles) was celebrated Oct. 6 at St. Sebastian parish, Woodside. Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros presided. Lord of Miracles is a painting of Jesus Christ from the 17th century that is venerated in Lima, Peru. It was done by an […]
New Leadership at Bishop Ford
Bishop Ford Central Catholic H.S., Park Slope, has welcomed its new principal, Thomas P. Arria Jr., and new board chair, Bishop Ford alumnus and former teacher Myles Davis. Principal Arria officially welcomed the school’s 51st freshman class – the class of 2017 – on Sept. 9. He takes over as the school’s permanent leader replacing […]
New TV Series Will Refresh Faith
As Americans are bombarded with bad news, New Evangelization Television (NET) comes to the rescue with the uplifting series “Refreshing Faith.” Hosted by Johanna Botta, the series will showcase people and organizations who improve lives by incorporating faith and humanity. Starting Oct. 16, the six-part series airs on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., […]
Surpassing Goal in Bayside
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Tom Brosnan, pastor of Sacred Heart, Bayside, and members of the parish with a check for more than $13,000, representing the amount that Sacred Heart has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish can […]
Tablet Forum on C.S. Lewis
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 […]
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 […]