She is known by various names, including the Virgin Mary, the Blessed Mother, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Or simply Mary. But whatever name Catholics prefer to call her, there is one thread that runs through all of the titles — a deep love and devotion for her.
Author: Paula Katinas
Retired FDNY Deputy Chief James Riches, Who Lost Son on 9/11, Laid to Rest
Twenty-four years after he lost his firefighter son in the terror attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, retired FDNY Deputy Chief James “Jim” Riches was laid to rest on Dec. 1. Riches died on Nov. 27 from a 9/11-related illness, according to the Uniformed Fire Officers Association. He was 74 years old.
St. Joseph Statue Comes Home to Most Precious Blood Church in Queens
Joseph Poloso, a parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church for more than 50 years, helped unveil a newly refurbished statue of St. Joseph ahead of a dedication ceremony.
Anchored In Prayer, Local Vocations Committee Tackles Priest Shortage
At Our Lady of Hope Church, parishioners are working to solve the Catholic Church’s shortage of priests one prayer at a time. The Vocations Committee leads a parish-wide effort to pray for vocations — an endeavor that lasts throughout the year.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Diocese of Brooklyn Schools Outperform NY State Results
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn outperformed their public school counterparts in statewide reading and math tests. And one school, Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, stood out for its high scores.
CCBQ Turkey Giveaway Ensures Thanksgiving Joy for Hundreds of Families
Large crowds came to Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Nov. 24 to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys distributed by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). By the time the distribution ended, CCBQ had served 1,000 families.
Bay Ridge Catholic Schools Alum Wants Same Opportunity for Others as ‘Angel’ Donor for Futures in Education
John Rindone, a member of Gen Z, is eager to help kids in Gen Alpha get a leg up in life. Rindone, 27, and his fiancé, Nicole, donate money each year to Futures in Education, the organization that provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Police Charge Suspect in Damaging Religious Items in St. Matthew Church
Police arrested a man who allegedly burst into St. Matthew Church in Crown Heights on Nov. 21 — interrupting a prayer service that was taking place that morning — and knocked over numerous religious items.
After Accident Injures Two, Xaverian Students Lead Push for Safer Streets
In the wake of a serious accident in which two Xaverian High School students were struck by a car and injured while walking home from school, three fellow students have created a campaign to improve safety on local streets.
Xavier High School Official Shocked Over Former Student’s Terror Arrest
A New Jersey teenager who is a former student of Xavier High School in New York was recently arrested for allegedly participating in a jihadist ring whose members exchanged encrypted messages online about committing acts of terror.