Msgr. Reilly, 90, Dedicated His Life to Fighting for Rights of the Unborn

Rose Diaz stood outside of an abortion clinic on DeKalb Avenue on Friday morning, Dec. 6, and prayed as she does almost every morning. Only this time, her prayers weren’t just for the unborn. She said her prayers were also dedicated to the late Msgr. Philip Reilly — her friend, mentor, and a pioneer of the national pro-life movement.

End of an Era: Visitation Monastery Honors This Christmas Season

For one last time, the Nativity on the grounds of Visitation Monastery was dedicated to the Christmas season, and the trees surrounding the life-sized depiction of Jesus Christ’s birth were illuminated by hundreds of twinkling lights. 

‘Super Noah’ & Family Are Taking on a Vision Quest: Family Works Tirelessly To Get Him the Proper Glasses He Needs

Six-year-old Noah Jacob is a child model whose image can be seen in ads for the department store Target. His nickname is “Super Noah,” a nod to his status as a supermodel. However, behind the bright smile and playful eyes, Noah faces a problem too big for a young boy to handle.He has Down Syndrome, a condition often accompanied by other health issues — in Noah’s case, poor eyesight is one of them.

Diocesan Priest Honors a Vietnam Veteran Shot Down 52 Years Ago

The tarmac at JFK International Airport, one of the busiest transportation hubs in the world, came to a standstill on Nov. 12 as people paused to pay tribute to a man none of them had ever met — a U.S. Navy pilot who was killed in the Vietnam War more than half a century ago.

A ‘Celebration of Light’ for Christmas

Churches aren’t hospitals and priests aren’t doctors, but Kenneth Gibbs, president and CEO of Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, said religious institutions play a vital role in health care, particularly with mental health.

St. John’s Legendary Coach Lou Carnesecca, 99, Passes Away

Lou Carnesecca, a Catholic and hall of fame basketball coach most known for his two-plus decades at the helm of the St. John’s University men’s basketball team, died on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 99, the university announced.

Young Catholics Gather in Brooklyn for Inspiring Youth Day Celebration

If you believe statistics, it would seem that Gen Z isn’t as religious as people from earlier generations. Try telling that to Christopher Mendy, a junior at Hillcrest High School who was one of 1,600 young people who took part in the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Catholic Youth Day celebration at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Nov. 23.