In a moment signaling the start of a new era for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, Most Rev. Saba Isper was enthroned as the metropolitan, the senior spiritual leader, of the Archdiocese of North America at a gathering attended by hundreds of the faithful at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Boerum Hill on May 13.
Author: Paula Katinas
Migrant Crisis Brings Scrutiny To NY’s Status as ‘Sanctuary City’
Last summer, when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott started putting migrants onto buses and sending them to New York, some of the newcomers landed on the doorstep of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens on Joralemon Street.
Mom Dedicates Time to Fundraising for Research on Son’s Rare Disorder
Camille Fortunato admits that when her son Anthony Filippazzo was diagnosed at the age of 2 with Williams syndrome, a rare disorder that severely affects heart function and motor skills, she didn’t take the news well. She now dedicates her time to raising funds for research into the disorder.
Ukrainians Hit With Red-Tape Nightmare in U.S. After Fleeing War
The Russia-Ukraine war has driven many Ukrainians to seek refuge here in the U.S., but another, unforeseen enemy — government bureaucracy — is forcing some to consider returning home, even as the conflict is still raging.
Mailbox ‘Fishing’ Scheme Costing Local Residents Money, Headaches
The simple act of mailing a check to his nephew wound up costing Raymond Aalbue of Bay Ridge $9,000. He became the victim of what is known as mailbox “fishing,” where thieves steal checks, money, and credit cards from mailboxes.
Graffiti Sparks Concern Over Crime on City Streets
Esposito, president of the Ozone Park Residents Block Association, estimated that graffiti in his Queens community has increased by 70%-80% over the past few years. He isn’t the only one who believes that graffiti is making a comeback.
St. Joseph’s Radio Station Seeks to Evangelize
Father Jean Farda Tanisma never imagined himself as a radio disc jockey, but that’s what he is these days: at the microphone welcoming listeners to the radio station he runs at St. Joseph’s Church in Astoria.
How Catholic Artists Support Each Other, Find Performance Spaces
Two artists — ballet dancer Claire Kretzschmar and painter Erin K. McAtee — stepped into the void left when the pandemic hit in 2020 and created Arthouse 2B, a project to bring New York’s Catholic artists together as a community to perform, pray, and support one another.
Many Birthday Wishes for the Oldest U.S. Nun
Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, is indeed special. At 110 years of age, she has the distinction of being the oldest nun in the U.S. She is also the second oldest ecclesiastical person in the world.
Only In Print: Artists Talk About What’s in Store for the Future of Catholic Art
Some of the most beautiful art in the world can be found in churches, and much of it is created by artists who are Catholic. These artists incorporate their faith into every brushstroke in an effort to bring biblical figures to life.
