Jill Anzalone, a rising freshman at St. John’s University, has long harbored a desire to become a Catholic school teacher.
Author: Paula Katinas
Meet the Priests: Deacon Juan Herrera Is Hitting the Right Notes
Deacon Juan Herrera, who will be ordained a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn on June 28, uses his guitar to spread God’s message of love.
At 94, Catholic Academy Grad Gives Back to School She ‘Loves’
Herta Fuchs, 94, has volunteered at St. Joseph Catholic Academy for 19 years, but her association with the academy dates back more than 80 years.
New $8M Queens Facility Set to Transform Student Experience at Holy Cross High School
As one school year winds down at Holy Cross High School, anticipation is already growing for the next, as sometime this fall, the school expects to have a new Arts, Technology and Athletics Center.
Meet the Priests: Love for God Was Engine That Made Mechanic Drive Toward Priesthood
Deacon Alvaro Morales Sanchez studied to become a diesel mechanic, but his true passion is fueled by his deep connection with God.
Meet the Priests: Eager to Evangelize, Deacon Callistus Ibeh Is Ready to Live His Dream
Deacon Callistus Ibeh’s journey toward the priesthood wasn’t as easy as riding a bike, but the avid cyclist said he didn’t encounter too many bumps along the way.
Diocese of Brooklyn Gathers To Celebrate Start of ‘New Era’ Under Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate has just barely begun, but he has already had an impact on Melanie Robinson’s life.
Meet the Priests: Called to Serve — Deacon, Former Waiter, Anticipating Ordination
Once a restaurant server in New York, Deacon Nelson Gerardo Tlatelpa now prepares for priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn, drawing on life lessons from his journey from Mexico to ministry.
‘Inspired’ By Pope Francis, Catholics Vow To Continue Environmental Ministry
Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn vow to continue the legacy the late Pope Francis presented in his famous Laudato si encyclical in which he called on the faithful to respect the earth and care for the underprivileged.
Peruvian-Americans in Diocese of Brooklyn ‘Elated’ With Election of New Pope
For Peruvian-Americans in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope on May 9 was a double delight, given that the new pontiff is an American who served for more than 20 years in Peru.