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 […]
Author: Jim Mancari
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. […]
Pope as Film Critic: Mention of a Fellini Favorite Makes Headlines Too
by Kurt Jensen Never has passing praise of a Federico Fellini film drawn so much attention. The bulk of the recent interview with Pope Francis by Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, editor of the Italian journal La Civilta Cattolica, concerned how the Holy Father’s experience as a member of the Society of Jesus informs his papacy. […]
‘Dead Man Walking’ Author Will Speak in Brooklyn
Death penalty abolitionist and author of Dead Man Walking, Sister of St. Joseph Helen Prejean and New York State’s last capital defender Kevin Doyle will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Cherish Life Circle on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Convent of Mercy, on Willoughby Avenue in Fort Greene. Free-will offering […]
Manhattan Declaration; Praying for Justice (with slideshow)
At the Manhattan Declaration Returns Home conference Sept. 25 at Columbia University’s Teachers College, Manhattan, Cardinal Timothy Dolan led an interfaith prayer service prior to the presentations. Speakers included Alan E. Sears, president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, and Marjorie Dannenfelser, national organizer of the Susan B. Anthony List. About 200 participants listened to […]
Corona Principal Honored On Her 50th Year as Nun
The school and parish community at Our Lady of Sorrows, Corona, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Sister Katherine Hanrahan, C.S.J., principal of the parish school, on Sept. 22. The Golden Jubilee marks her 50th anniversary of religious life. Teachers, former teachers, school staff members, students past and present gathered alongside parishioners to honor Sister Katherine. […]
Ozone Park Parish Begins Music Series
“Music at the Gate,” a new concert series has been launched by St. Mary Gate of Heaven, the Montfort Missionary parish in Ozone Park. Its inaugural concert took place on Sunday, Sept. 15. Phil Skabeikis, the series’ artistic director quoted Pope Benedict XVI saying, “Music has the power to lead us back…to the Creator of […]
Fidelis Care Ready For Health Care Changes
With open enrollment for New York State of Health, the official Health Plan Marketplace officially is underway, and Fidelis Care has announced it is ready to assist residents. “We have spent more than a year preparing for this major change in health care, and every department at Fidelis Care has played an important role,” said […]
C.S. Lewis Was More Than Christian Apologist
by Clare Sarrocco “In The Trinity Term of 1929 I gave in, and admitted that God was God, and knelt and prayed: perhaps, that night, the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England. I did not then see what is now the most shining and obvious thing; the divine humility which will accept a […]