New York State Supreme Court Judge Bernard Graham inducted the new slate of officers for The Cathderal Club of Brooklyn. From left are Mark Cipolla, recording secretary; Vincent LeVien, treasurer; Christopher Hannon, vice president; Martin Cottingham, president; Msgr. Kieran Harrington, spiritual director; Judge Graham; and John Heyer, outgoing president.
Author: Jim Mancari
Slideshow: CYO Golf Classic
More than 120 golfers took to the links for the fourth annual CYO Golf Classic conducted June 20 at the North Hills Country Club, Manhasset, L.I. Group shot shows, from left, Louis Grassi, guest of honor; Howard Cross, former New York Giants’ tight end; Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto; Rod Gilbert, former New York Rangers’ all-star; […]
St. Francis Prep JV Wins Baseball City Championship
The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, junior varsity baseball team won this year’s city championship for the first time since 1980. The team defeated Iona Prep, New Rochelle, N.Y., 5-2 in the championship game. Pitcher Robert Einersen tossed a gem to guide the L’il Terriers to victory. Fifty sophomores tried out this past March for […]
Sports Values Taught At CYO Golf Classic
When we think of a sports contest, we often ask the following questions first: Who won the game, and what was the score? However, through the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens, the values of sport – including teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play – are emphasized more so than winning. “It’s very important […]
40 Years of Service for St. Joan of Arc Coaches (with slideshow)
At its year-end trophy ceremony, St. Joan of Arc parish, Jackson Heights, honored its two long-time track coaches, Bob Corrigan and Mary Glascock, June 22 for over 40 years of dedicated service to the parish’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track program. Both coaches grew up attending the parish and elementary school at St. Joan’s, and […]
Student Athletes Honored at Bishop Kearney Awards Dinner
by Theresa Heyer Nearly 300 parents, coaches and members of Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, gathered to honor the school’s winning athletic teams and players from the past academic year. The school held its annual Sports Awards Dinner June 6 at the Rex Manor, Dyker Heights, congratulating those that were honored. The freshman track team won […]
Sacred Heart Bayside Crowned CYO Baseball Champs
Sacred Heart took on Sacred Heart June 19 for the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) intermediate division baseball championship. But only one Sacred Heart could emerge victorious. Sacred Heart, Bayside, earned a 17-7 win over Sacred Heart, Glendale, at Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst. “They showed focus in the field, they played well and I couldn’t […]
St. Sebastian’s Scholarship Honors Alumni’s Dad
Robert Cunningham sacrificed to send his four children to Catholic school at St. Sebastian’s, Woodside. Keeping this sacrifice in mind, the school has announced an annual scholarship in his memory. The announcement was made at the school June 18 with members of the Cunningham family, St. Sebastian’s parish and the diocese on hand. Cunningham passed […]
Holy Cross Shortstop Signs with Blue Jays
Andrew Florides was watching the coverage of the MLB First-Year Player Draft on his computer on Saturday, June 8. The Toronto Blue Jays were about to make the 805th selection in the 27th round of the draft. But before the selection was announced, a lasting image popped back in Florides’ mind. While playing shortstop as […]
Bishop Ford Scholar Athletes Receive Honors
Two student athletes from Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, received notable awards at the school’s annual end of the year awards ceremony. Windsor Terrace resident Jill Conroy was named the Female Student Athlete of the Year. She also received the Congressional Recognition Award. Jill earned a full scholarship to play basketball at Holy Family University, […]