With chants of “Keep Columbus Day,” dozens of activists gathered at a Columbus Circle rally on May 12 to denounce the city Department of Education’s (DOE) decision to remove Columbus Day from the school calendar.
Author: Paula Katinas
Generations of Faith Campaign Helps Passionists Care for Elderly Priests
The Passionists, an order of priests, will receive nearly $200,000 from the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Generations of Faith campaign to provide healthcare for its elderly priests and brothers.
Only In Print: Church Stands the Test of Time
The loud banging sound that emanates from the pipes in St. Paul’s Church in the winter can come at the most inopportune moments — like when Father Paul Anel, parish administrator, is delivering his homily during Mass.
Dept. of Education’s Removal of Columbus Day Sparks Outrage
In a move that caused heads to spin, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) eliminated Columbus Day from its list of official school holidays, replaced it with Indigenous People’s Day, and then abruptly changed course again when faced with a backlash.
NYPD Chaplains Share Laughter, Tears as They Bond Over Life in New York
NYPD chaplains Msgr. David Cassato and Imam Tahir Kukiqi come from different religions but share a strong bond. Msgr. Cassato, a Catholic, and Imam Kukiqi, who is Muslim, are proof that emissaries of different faiths can work together and serve as examples to others.
Something New on This Year’s Ballot
New Yorkers heading to the polls for the primary this June will find something completely different on their ballot — the chance to vote for more than one candidate running in the same race.
‘I’ve Worked With Seven Pastors,’ Says Retired Parish Secretary
Eleanor Martucci’s devotion to St. Frances Cabrini Church is as deep as her roots in the parish — the seeds of which were planted more than half a century ago. She became a parishioner before the church was even built in the mid-1960s.
Only In Print: ‘I Felt All Alone After My Abortion’
Theresa Bonopartis can still remember how it felt to be a pregnant teenager with nowhere to turn.
Father Basile’s Dream is Realized a Year After His Death from COVID
When he was the pastor of St. Gabriel, Father Gioacchino Basile had a big dream — renovate the church and make it more beautiful for his parishioners. His dream has been realized but, tragically, he didn’t live to see the finished product.
FEMA Program Helps Families Pay For COVID-Related Funeral Costs
The Federal Emergency (FEMA) has rolled out a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program that offers up to $9,000 per funeral to reimburse families for expenses in cases of COVID-19 deaths that occurred after Jan. 20, 2020.