The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, along with Councilman Vallone, made a stop at Holy Cross High School. Members of the school band had an opportunity to enjoy a full day of learning how to make music and produce videos with the Lennon crew.
Diocesan News
Williamsburg Youth Have a Chance at Better Tomorrows
At the turn of the century, when faced with a crumbling and stripped-down former convent building at All Saints, Williamsburg, then-pastor Father Donald Kenna, could have shown interest in the proposal to convert the property into a fitness center.
Ribbon-Cutting For New Astoria Academy
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto opened the school year at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Astoria, with Mass, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a blessing for the new academy Sept. 18.
Mercy Sisters Close Doors at Angel Guardian for Last Time
The doors at the former Angel Guardian Home in Brooklyn have been closed for the last time. A symbolic closure was conducted Sept. 22 as the Sisters of Mercy held their last Mercy Day celebration on the site.
Tablet Editor Honored
Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet, and Sister Caroline Tweedy, R.S.M., were the honorees at this year’s benefit dinner for the Dorothy Bennett Mercy Center in Fort Greene.
Brooklyn Artist Visits Masterpiece at Vatican
We all know the image: God’s arm extending across the pastel blue sky, his muscles in tension, his body twisted and enveloped in a brain-shaped veil, His finger inching toward that of Adam, who lies seemingly lifeless, waiting for that ‘touch of life’ that will give birth to the race of men.
Italian Ministry Honors Little Flower in Astoria
As Italian Catholics from throughout the diocese gathered for their annual heritage celebration, it was St. Therese Little Flower who led the way.
Peruvian Feast In Woodside
Peruvian Catholics celebrated the Lord of Miracles with a Mass and street procession at St. Sebastian’s, Woodside. Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros was the main celebrant.
Parish Hopes to Light the Darkness in Puerto Rico
Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush, is hoping to be a light in the midst of darkness as it collects candles to send to devastated areas of Puerto Rico.
In 25 Years, Rosary For Life Has Gone Worldwide
Twenty-five years ago, Wyn Powers felt inspired to “do something” to help end abortion. Her idea was simple: pray the Holy Rosary to promote respect for life, especially the unborn, and encourage others to do the same.