In times of personal crisis, Catholics often turn to their parish priest for help. But in the Archdiocese of Newark, the clergy are doing more than lending a sympathetic ear.
Author: Paula Katinas
Newman Center at Queens College Adds Chapel for Student Prayer
As the campus minister at Queens College, Omar Cortez can’t help but smile when he thinks about the rapid growth of the Newman Center, the Catholic meeting space in the campus’ Student Union building.
Catholic Charities’ 141-Unit Senior Residence Breaks Ground in Brownsville
During a recent visit to Brownsville, Bishop Robert Brennan briefly traded in his mitre for a hard hat. Bishop Brennan was in Brownsville on Sept. 19 for the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Duke Senior Residence, a 13-story, 141-unit affordable housing building at 350 Livonia Ave. sponsored by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ).
Center Provides Local Priests In Need With Beacon of Hope
When Msgr. Joseph Calise was a young priest, he was caught in the grip of alcohol to the point that it almost took over his life. Looking back, he can recall the moment he knew he needed help.
Another Assassination Attempt Against Former President Trump: FBI
For the second time in two months, Donald Trump was the target of an alleged assassination attempt, according to the FBI, which confirmed it is investigating the incident in which shots were fired in the vicinity of the former president’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 15.
One Seminarian’s Journey Towards Priesthood Begins at St. Joseph’s
Someday, Elvis Toribio will be active in his parish serving as priest. But today he is actively studying toward that goal. On this day, he was seated at his desk in a classroom at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Dunwoodie, trying to absorb the wealth of information from his professor, Father John Cush, in a Fundamental Theology course.
Queens Parishioner Tabbed as NYC St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal
Mike Benn’s Irish eyes will certainly be smiling on St. Patrick’s Day, and not just because he is a proud son of Ireland. Benn, 75, who is retired from the construction trade and lives in Rockaway Beach, has been named the Grand Marshal of the 264th Annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade and will lead the marchers up Fifth Avenue on March 17.
Memorials Dedicated to Victims of 9/11
Twenty-three later, the memories of Sept. 11 are still vivid for people in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Indian Catholics Celebrate Feast Day After Vatican Approval
Every year, Paula Chong celebrates the Feast Day of Our Lady of Good Health, a meaningful day to Indian Catholics that marks the appearance of the Blessed Mother to two peasant boys in Velankanni, India, in the 16th century.
Fontbonne Hall Welcomes Middle School Program in ‘Coming Together’ Moment
Classes at Fontbonne Hall Academy aren’t set to begin for another week, but Harley McElroy just couldn’t wait.