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.
Author: Paula Katinas
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.
New Brooklyn Haven Set To Open For The Young at Art
A new facility designed to give children a chance to deepen their faith through artistic expression is poised to open in September in a neighborhood that local Catholic clergy members say really needs it.
Mass, Documentary Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Cathedral Basilica of St. James
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York will be the main celebrant at a Mass on Sunday, Aug. 14, to mark the 200th Anniversary of the establishment of St. James Parish in Downtown Brooklyn — which later became the Cathedral Basilica of St. James.
Only In Print: State to Pump $70 Million Into New Child Care Programs
Working parents in need of child care will be getting a helping hand from New York State, which is pumping $70 million into creating new programs in so-called child care deserts.
Beirut Blast Victim’s Foundation Helps Kids Stay in School
Two years after she was killed during the Port of Beirut explosion, Krystel El-Adm’s name lives on in the form of help given to students in Lebanon. The Krystel El-Adm Foundation, established by her family, provides scholarships to students.
Pro-Life Scholarship Helps Mom Pay for Her Baby’s Daycare Costs
A graduate student with a one-year-old son is getting help to pay for daycare while she concentrates on her studies, thanks to a pro-life foundation dedicated to assisting pregnant students and those with young children.