September 5th marked the 25th anniversary of the death of St. Teresa of Calcutta, but in the Diocese of Brooklyn, fond memories of the woman known simply as Mother Teresa remain.
Author: Paula Katinas
Only In Print: A Feast For Your Taste Buds
Lucy Spata, the woman behind the Lucy’s Sausage stands that are ubiquitous at street fairs and religious festivals like the Santa Rosalia Feast in Bensonhurst, got an early start in the business — real early.
Only In Print: St. Francis’ New Campus a Students-First Building
Amanda Deveney, a rising junior at St. Francis College, is excited about the upcoming fall semester, not just because she’ll be starting a new school year but also because she’ll be doing it in brand-new surroundings.
Sister Angela Gannon Shows No Sign of Slowing Down Soon
At age 83, Sister Angela Gannon, C.S.J., has the kind of schedule that would exhaust people decades younger. She’s the director of Sponsored Educational Ministries for the Sisters of St. Joseph, a position that entails meeting with leaders of schools the religious order sponsors like The Mary Louis Academy and Fontbonne Hall.
Franciscan Sister Focuses on Future And Keeping the Catholic Voice Alive
Sister Carol Woods, SFMA, has been a member of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi for more than 40 years. But rather than rest on any of her past accomplishments, she’s busy helping her religious community plan for the future.
Only in Print: St. Rocco Procession Still Going Strong 133 Years After Its Debut
A festive tradition that began here when Grover Cleveland was President of the U.S. is still going strong today, thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers who work to keep it alive.
Sister Colette Moon Tried For Years to Resist Religious Calling
Sister Colette Moon, SBKM, was in her early 20s when she was struck by a feeling deep inside that she wanted to become a nun. But instead of embracing it, she tried to ignore it.
Only In Print: Family Tradition Carries On One Rosary at a Time
For Marie Panas, making rosaries by hand is a family tradition. She learned the skill from her mother when she was 7 years old, and now, decades later, she’s still at it.
Past, Present, and Future Are Celebrated as St. James Marks 200th Anniversary
A grand celebration of the Diocese of Brooklyn was on exhibit Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James during a Mass to memorialize two centuries of Catholic faith.
Sister Finds Pragmatic Approach to Life Works Best
For Sister Caroline Tweedy R.S.M., it wasn’t an “Ah-ha moment” that led her to join the Sisters of Mercy. Rather, it just seemed like the practical thing to do.