The work of the Aquinas Honor Society at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy, Jamaica, continues to attract the attention of historical societies and politicians.
Diocesan News
Police Commissioner Among Scouting Dinner Honorees
There was no questioning the legality of the procures at this year’s Bishop’s Dinner for Scouting held May 8 at El Caribe, Mill Basin.
Bishop Kearney High School Announces Permanent Closure
Bishop Kearney H.S., an all-girls high school in Bensonhurst that was founded in 1961, is shutting its doors this summer.
‘Unplanned’ Teaches Pro-Life Lesson to Diocese’s Youth
Unplanned tells the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson, and her journey of conversion from a pro-choice supporter into pro-life advocate. Johnson’s story became the subject of national news, when she quit her job in late 2009 after witnessing a live abortion to join the 40 Days for Life organization, and the courtroom battle that followed.
Up-And-Coming Irish Painter Wants Cardinal Dolan’s Portrait to Reveal Character
When Richard Hearns was growing up in the west of Ireland, sketching everything in sight, he never once imagined he’d be painting the official portrait of an Irish American Catholic cardinal.
Student Journalists On the ‘Beat’ at HS Press Awards
The Tablet’s annual High School Press Awards ceremony, held May 10 at the Diocese of Brooklyn’s offices in Park Slope, honored some of the outstanding journalism in school newspapers. For the first time since the event’s inauguration, a new category was introduced to the schools – “Best Multimedia Package”.
Growing the Good News: World Communications Day 2019
Using the power of storytelling to boost the Church was the main message of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s 27th annual World Communications Day on May 8.
Scammers, Posing as Local Pastor, Target Parishioners
In a developing phishing scam, some parishioners in the diocese are reportedly receiving text messages from a scammer posing as a local pastor.
Religion Bee Winners Compete in Diocesan Finals
The Religion Bee, sponsored by book publisher William H. Sadlier Inc., in collaboration with the diocesan Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis, consists of competitions on three levels: local, regional and the Final Diocesan Religion Bee.
Record Number of New Catholics Attend Diocesan Mass
The newest adult members of the Church came in record numbers to show their gratitude and fellowship at the diocesan Neophyte Mass, according to the director of faith formation.