Seven men who decided to answer God’s call to become priests were ordained by Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights on June 28.
Author: Paula Katinas
Brownsville Church Opens Window Into One Family’s History
A stained glass window in a Brooklyn Catholic church has given one family a chance to reconnect with its roots, and for distant cousins who didn’t know about each other’s existence to meet and establish ties.
Three Years After Dobbs, ‘Battle for Life is Far From Over’
Three years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the country is a patchwork quilt of laws that differ from state to state on abortion availability.
Rising Costs Force Closure of Affordable Housing Effort in Queens
A program founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood to help young adults in New York City combat high housing costs has come to an end.
Meet the Priests: Deacon Paulo Salazar Logs Many Miles in Journey to Priesthood
When Paulo Salazar decided to answer God’s call to become a priest, which he described as “this kind of gentle stirring of the heart,” it seemed a natural fit. After all, the 27-year-old had grown up in St. Joan of Arc Church and considered it a second home.
Sister Camille D’Arienzo Ends 52-Year Run on 1010 WINS
Now that her tenure at 1010 WINS has come to an end, Sister Camille D’Arienzo is looking back at her years at the station with fondness.
Archdiocese of NY Gets Parishioners Involved in Search for New Priests
Faced with declining numbers of vocations, the Archdiocese of New York started a new initiative, Called by Name, in which parishioners were asked to nominate men they think would make good priests.
Dedication Big Part of Equation For Legendary Math Teacher
Beloved math teacher and former principal William Ferguson dedicated over 50 years to St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy, inspiring generations through his passion for education and unwavering commitment to his community.
CCBQ Peer Counselors Lend ‘Personal Touch’ To Recovery Efforts
A unique project run by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) has people with experience with drug use serve as counselors for its Opioid Prevention and Treatment (OPT) program.
Pro-Life Leaders Contend With Fallout Over NY Suicide Bill
In the wake of the New York State Senate’s June 9 passage of a bill to legalize assisted suicide, pro-life advocates have refocused their efforts on convincing Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto it.