Jesuit Father Joseph Parkes, president of Cristo Rey New York High School, is the 2017 recipient of Catholic Extension’s Spirit of Francis Award.
Diocesan News
Father Labita Still Smiling After 68 Years As a Priest
Ordained in 1949, Father Frank Labita, at age 94, is celebrating his 68th year as a priest.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish
St. Nicholas Tolentine, originally a small country church serving half the local population of about 100 people in what is now Jamaica, Queens, is marking its 100th birthday.
Fundraiser Helps Airport Chapel Be a Home Away from Home
Our Lady of the Skies Chapel at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens held its annual fundraiser at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, L.I.
The Jesuits Are Back Ministering in Brooklyn
Building on more than a century of tradition, the Jesuits are back in Brooklyn embarking on a new approach to collaborative ministry with a focus on youth and young adults.
HeartShare Launches New Multilingual Website to Better Connect with Community
The HeartShare School in Bath Beach has launched a new website. The school, which first opened its doors in 2007, serves children ages five to 21 with autism.
Rockers at Co-Cathedral Help Support Missions
The idea to host a “Rock-A-Thon” at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus in 2006 didn’t call for a high-profile rock star, but only volunteers with a heart.
Regina Pacis Parishioners Make a Pilgrimage of Mercy
Hispanic members of Regina Pacis parish, Dyker Heights, went on pilgrimage Oct. 28 to the National Divine Mercy Shrine, Stockbridge, Mass. The group is encouraging devotion to the Divine Mercy for the Hispanic community in the parish.
Our Lady Help of Christians Marks 90 Years
Our Lady Help of Christians parish is marking 90 years in Midwood. Past and present clergy and parishioners celebrated with Mass and a luncheon at Buckley’s Restaurant, Oct. 15.
Homecoming Weekend at Holy Innocents
Homecoming Weekend at Holy Innocents parish, East Flatbush, saw the return of a myriad of alumni dating from 1941 to 2006.