Raisa Diaz, whose son, Father Jose Diaz, is a priest, has organized a new ministry at her church, Blessed Sacrament in Jackson Heights, to pray for the well-being of priests.
Author: Paula Katinas
Brighton Beach School Gives Students a Taste of Ukrainian Culture
New Wave Ukrainian Heritage School in Brighton Beach, is open on Saturdays and teaches children ages 3 to 17 the Ukrainian language, culture, and history. Founded in 2016, the school has seen an increase in enrollment since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
America’s 250th: How a Group of Catholic Patriots Helped Shape the Birth of the U.S.
Despite being a small percentage of the population in the original 13 colonies, Catholics played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War and the birth of the new nation.
Century of Faith, Lifetime of Devotion: Brooklyn Church to Honor ‘Mr. Mac’ and His Devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
At the age of 96, John McAlinden is nearly as old as his beloved St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Alums Return for Bicentennial Time Capsule Unveiling in Queens
The Class of 1976 of Sacred Heart School returned to see the time capsule they buried for America’s Bicentennial 50 years ago unearthed. Today’s students are burying their own time capsule to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
Scout’s Honor! Teen Offers Helping Hand to Homeless in College Point, Queens
Maribel Perez admires St. Teresa of Calcutta. In particular, she is inspired by the work the woman known as Mother Teresa did. That is why the 16-year-old junior at The Mary Louis Academy spends one Saturday a month handing out bags filled with bars of soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, other toiletries to those in need.
Sign of the Times: How the Knights of Columbus Are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Knights of Columbus members in Queens are reminding their fellow citizens that God should be a part of the nation’s birthday bash.
American Saints Validate Catholic Presence in U.S., Historian Says
With the nation’s 250th birthday fast approaching, Catholics can mark the occasion by reflecting on the contributions of American saints.
Pray the Way: Visiting Catholic Pilgrimage Sites Across the U.S. to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Catholic Americans can celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and simultaneously grow closer to their faith by making a pilgrimage to one of many religious shrines across the nation. And there are many shrines to see.
Restaurateur’s Padre Pio Park is a Recipe for Renewal, Faith in Queens
Padre Pio is Joe Oppedisano’s favorite saint, and now he is inviting the public to share in his love for the Italian stigmata and mystic.