An executive order issued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which revoked the definition of antisemitism established under the previous administration and whether city agencies can boycott Israel, is causing concern in New York’s Jewish communities, religious and secular leaders said.
Author: Paula Katinas
Noah’s Ark Comes to Life at LI Catholic High School
At Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, Long Island, students don’t have to read the Old Testament to understand the meaning of Noah’s Ark, because the school is an animal sanctuary where dogs and peacocks roam free.
Diocesan Youth Look to Carry Spirit of Jubilee 2025 Forward
Energized by their pilgrimage to Rome last summer, the diocese’s youth are determined to keep the spirit of Jubilee 2025 alive in their communities going forward. Scores gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on Jan. 9 for a Holy Hour to close out the diocese’s celebration of Jubilee Year.
Star Power: Young Girl Meets Singer Sarah Kroger, Who Helped Her Through Recovery
When 9-year-old Cecilia Gilson was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, her parents relied on their faith and the power of prayer. But they also got an assist from another source — a famous singer-songwriter.
Large Families Disappear From New York As Parents Have Fewer Children, But One Catholic Couple Bucks Trends in Brooklyn
Rachel and Patrick Contino, parishioners of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Bergen Beach, are the parents of three children. This makes them something of a rarity in New York City.
Ozanam Hall Dedicates Bridget’s Hall, a Unit for Dementia Patients
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home is getting ready to welcome dozens of new residents, thanks to the completion of a renovation project that saw the fourth floor converted into a unit dedicated to the care of patients with dementia.
Giving Parkinson’s Disease the One-Two Punch Makes Her Day
Fran Vella-Marrone, a paralegal from Dyker Heights, has taken up boxing, not to go 12 rounds in a championship fight, but to throw swift jabs at Parkinson’s disease, an illness she has been living with for the past two years.
The Symbolism, Meaning Behind What Surrounds You in Church
While many Catholics might not be aware of it, the simple act of blessing oneself with holy water upon entering a church is filled with symbolism and meaning.
New Archbishop Brings Chicago Flavor to New York City
When Archbishop Ronald Hicks is installed in the Archdiocese of New York at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 6, it will mark the second time this year that a native of a Chicago suburb has been chosen to hold a prominent position in the Catholic Church.
Warriors, Come Out to Pray! Civilian Group Show Support for NYPD Officers
To demonstrate support and appreciation for officers, members of a newly formed NYPD Prayer Warriors gather outside police precincts on Saturday mornings to pray, sing hymns, and say a heartfelt “thank you” to cops.