Marta Sanchez was worshiping at St. Simon Stock-St. Joseph Church down the street from her Bronx apartment Sunday when she got a chilling phone call from a friend: Her building was on fire.
Author: Paula Katinas
Vandal Throws Eggs at Church of Saints Simon and Jude
Police are searching for a woman who threw eggs at the front door of the Church of Saints Simon and Jude, Gravesend, Sunday afternoon.
Pope Francis Talks of ‘Spiritual Closeness’ to the Victims of Deadly Bronx Fire
Pope Francis reached out Monday to Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York saying that he felt a “spiritual closeness” to the victims of the deadly Bronx fire that killed 19 people on Sunday.
Only In Print: Pope’s Climate Change Message Inspires Artist To Feed the Hungry In Soho
A mural depicting an image of Pope Francis that can be found on the wall outside the Little Cupcake Bakeshop at 30 Prince St., was painted by an artist who goes by the single name of Delphinoto.
Subway Hero Wins Medal From Carnegie Fund Commission
Sean Conaboy, a member of St. Michael’s Parish in Sunset Park, saved a woman from a knife-wielding attacker on a Manhattan subway platform last spring. Now, he has been recognized for his bravery by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.
In This Classroom, Health and Wellness Learning Gets High Marks
With a goal of providing care for the whole child — their bodies, as well as their minds — Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Astoria has opened a wellness center for students to learn how to live healthy and productive lives.
Bishop Brennan Opens 200th Anniversary Year With Mass In The ‘Hub Of Our Diocese’
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of St. James Church (which eventually became a cathedral) as Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass there on New Year’s Day.
Only In Print: Jeremiah Project Retreat Gives Teenage Boys A Taste of Seminary Life
The COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary halt to in-person retreats. Now, they’re starting up again.
‘Invictus’ Statue of Jesus Christ Finds Home at Emmaus Center
A statue depicting Jesus Christ’s victory over death, created by an artist inspired by the movie “The Passion of the Christ,” is generating plenty of buzz at its new home at the Emmaus Center.
Only In Print: Saints Outsell Santas in Shop for Christmas Items
The expression “Put Christ Back in Christmas” isn’t just a popular saying in Brooklyn. This season, people decorating their homes for the holidays are increasingly bypassing Santa Claus dolls and opting instead for faith-based items like Nativity scenes.