When Ashley Gleason, the fourth grade homeroom teacher at St. Adalbert Catholic Academy in Elmhurst, was searching for a way to help her students understand the meaning of the Stations of the Cross, she found the perfect solution. She organized an art project in which students created handmade depictions of each of the 14 stations […]
Author: Paula Katinas
Priests Honored, Excited for New Leadership Roles as Diocese Also Recognizes Retiring Deacons for Their Generosity
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — Bishop Robert Brennan announced on April 1 that he has tapped two priests to serve in key positions in the Diocese of Brooklyn —one as the diocese’s delegate for senior priests and the other as the master of ceremonies. Father Richard Beuther, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Jackson Heights, was appointed […]
Local Catholic Schools Embrace Phone Restrictions Amid Hochul’s Proposal
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating a ban on cell phones in public schools, such a move would be nothing new in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where many Catholic schools already forbid students from using the devices.
Local Catholic Reaffirms Faith, Love of the Eucharist Through Lenten Pilgrimage
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent, but Michele Guerrier has embraced a fourth for herself — the Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage.
Transfiguration Church in Danger of Closing: Pastor
Faced with declining Mass attendance and rising repair costs, the Diocese of Brooklyn is considering closing Transfiguration Church in Maspeth, officials confirmed at a church town hall on March 20.
How an App Helped Me Become A Better Catholic in Seven Days
When my editor asked me to try the app for seven days and report on my experience, I went into the assignment with trepidation. Sure, I’m Catholic, but would Hallow have anything to offer me?
Map of Surnames Celebrates Bay Ridge’s Irish History
What’s in a name? William Shakespeare asked that question in “Romeo and Juliet.” In Bay Ridge’s Irish American community, the answer is … plenty.
Pope Francis Released from the Hospital After 5-Week Stay Battling Pneumonia
Pope Francis was released from the hospital on Sunday, March 23 after he battled a life-threatening case of double pneumonia.
A Journey Home: Local Priest Discovers His Roots in Vietnam
Father Randy Nguyen, parochial vicar for St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Ridge, was ordained in 2024 as the first Vietnamese-American priest serving in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He recently got to visit Vietnam for the first time.
On Road to Recovery, Ukrainian Veterans Rediscover Faith, Friendship
As two Ukrainian soldiers in the Diocese of Brooklyn work to adjust their lives after losing a part of their legs in battle, they have also discovered a more profound faith to help them along the journey.