Abuse survivors in the Diocese of Brooklyn are finding strength and support through the annual Mass of Hope and Healing, which takes place Oct. 29 at St. Finbar Church in Bath Beach.
Author: Paula Katinas
Paws and Effect: New Classmate Brings Good Vibes to School Halls at Archbishop Molloy High School
Giovanni, a golden retriever-labrador puppy, comes to Archbishop Molloy High School school every day with Austin Power, a math teacher. Power is a volunteer with Canine Companions, a nationwide organization that trains dogs to be service animals and he uses his down time to train Giovanni.
Columbus Day Parade Leader Endorses Mayor Eric Adams’ Effort to Landmark New York City Statues
Two statues of Columbus — one in Columbus Circle and the other in Astoria — recently took center stage in the city’s mayoral race, with Mayor Eric Adams revealing a plan to push for landmark status for the statues to thwart Zohran Mamdani from tearing them down if he wins City Hall.
What’s In a Name? At St. Athanasius, Donors Earn Classroom Naming Rights in Brooklyn
Vanessa Doneys-Cunalata, whose son is in the first grade at St. Athanasius Catholic Academy, is one of more than a dozen donors taking part in the academy’s new “Adopt A Classroom” fundraiser. Through the initiative, benefactors gain naming rights to a classroom.
Pilgrimage Through Brooklyn Catholic Churches Inspires Book Project, Deeper Connections
Two friends who made a pact to visit every Catholic Church in Brooklyn completed their mission two years and 109 churches later on Oct. 5, and said they came away from their journey with a stronger faith and a more profound love of humanity.
The Forgotten Church That Shaped Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Brooklyn
The Diocese of Brooklyn, often referred to as the “Diocese of Immigrants,” has a history spanning more than 100 years of serving the spiritual needs of Spanish-speaking Catholics — and serving them in their native language.
From France to New York: Sisters of St. Joseph Mark 375 Years of Service
From modest origins in a picturesque French town, a movement was born that would span continents and centuries. The Sisters of St. Joseph started with six women helping the poor in the 17th Century and has grown to include 14,000 members.
Swim Safety Lesson Makes a Splash With St. Joan of Arc Students in Queens
Shawn Slevin is the founder of Swim Strong Foundation, an organization with a mission to teach people to safely enjoy the water. That’s what brought her to St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Jackson Heights on Sept. 30, where she presented a program, “Know Before You Go.”
Lithuanian President’s Visit Creates Hope at Transfiguration Church
The president and first lady of Lithuania paid a visit to Transfiguration Church in Maspeth on Sept. 25, where they learned about efforts to preserve the historic church that was founded in 1908 to serve the Lithuanian immigrant community in Queens.
Motivated by Prayer, Iona Lacrosse Completes Tunnel to Towers Run
With their sights set on winning the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for the first time, the Iona University women’s lacrosse team recently partook in a special event that has already made them feel like champions: the 24th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk