Our Lady of the Snows Church, North Floral Park, will present a special concert in remembrance of the tragic events that occurred on 9/11/01. The concert will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Admission is free. There will be a goodwill offering collection. Anybody who is a member […]
Author: Jim Mancari
NET-TV Original Documentary – Cuba: The Island of Our Lady
NET-TV is proud to present an original feature-length documentary, Cuba: The Island of Our Lady. When Pope Benedict XVI visited Cuba, a team of Catholic documentarists from NET-TV, consisting of a journalist, a producer and a priest, followed him into the island nation that has been officially closed off to American journalists for over half-a-century. […]
St. Ephrem’s Surpasses Its Appeal Goal
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, Diocesan Vicar for Development, presents Msgr. Peter Kain, pastor of St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights, and members of the parish with a check for more than $29,000, representing the amount that St. Ephrem has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish […]
Day of Fast for Syria
U.S. Catholics are being encouraged to join a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace in Syria, the Middle East and the World Sept. 7 as the U.S. government considers its role in the ongoing struggle in Syria. Pope Francis called the world’s Catholics to the day of fasting and prayer for peace. The statement […]
‘Halo’ of Fame Dinner Dance
Holy Angels Academy, Bay Ridge, will hold its Halo of Fame Dinner Dance on Saturday, Sept. 28. The celebration begins with Mass in the church at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing in the gym. This year’s inductees will be Mrs. Mary Brannan, Jim Clark, the Moloney family, the Mulligan family and the Nastro […]
Carnival: Faith Was on Parade at West Indian American Day Festival (with video and slideshow)
Gray skies cast a pall over Eastern Parkway early in the day on Labor Day, but vibrant colors and music soon enlivened the landscape. Labor Day, normally a time for rest and relaxation, is also the celebration of Brooklyn’s annual West Indian American Day Parade. Millions of spectators and participants trekked west on the two-mile […]
Rico Petrocelli’s Faith Is a Home Run (with sound clips)
Baseball fans everywhere – especially those of the Boston Red Sox – are fond of slugging infielder Rico Petrocelli. Maybe it’s just the catchy name, but Petrocelli starred for the Red Sox for 13 seasons from 1963 to 1976 – making two All-Star appearances and playing in two World Series. But for all the success […]
Photos: Midville Games at Our Lady of Hope
Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village, hosted The Midville Games Aug. 24 on the parish field. Children ages 13 through 18 enjoyed fun-filled day of activities. Here are photos from the day’s event, courtesy of David Vascones:
Priest Continues Path on Life’s Marathon
Running a marathon is no easy task. Even with years of training, it’s still a grueling test of perseverance and stamina. In many ways, the journey of life is synonymous with a marathon. It may involve some challenging times that we think we cannot overcome, but if we just keep pushing forward, an end to […]
A Gym Growing in Brooklyn
Construction is ongoing for the new multipurpose gymnasium on the campus of St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill. The three-story, 26,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art athletic complex on Vanderbilt Avenue will house a 270-seat NCAA regulation basketball and volleyball court as well as a fitness center, dance studio and the athletic department offices. The anticipated opening of the […]