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.
Author: Paula Katinas
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.
Donors Sending Brooklyn Youth Ministry on ‘Pilgrimage of a Lifetime’
The youth ministry at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel faced challenges raising the funds needed for their Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, but thanks to donors, the trip is on.
Queens Catholic Academies Gather for Lenten Youth Rally
Hundreds of middle school students from Queens Catholic academies gathered at the Church of St. Mel for a Lenten Rally to pray and get closer to God.
Parishioner’s Vision Inspires Youth Rosary Movement
Norma Andrade said she had a dream three years ago about the Blessed Mother that led her to launch a new mission in her life as a Catholic.
Bishop, Authors, Inspire Students Through Joy of Reading
Early on March 14, second graders at St. Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope listened intently as a guest read them a story about a saint and his loveable dog, but it wasn’t just the story that captured their attention.