Fifty years after she landed a summer job that put her face-to-face with Michelangelo’s Pieta and the pope himself, Joan James still smiles when speaking about her time at the Vatican Pavilion in the 1964 World’s Fair.
Diocesan News
104 Years of Faith: Breezy Parishioner Receives Birthday Blessing from Bishop DiMarzio (with slideshow)
Blessed Trinity parishioner Anne Iannarella recently celebrated her 104th birthday and was delighted to receive a special blessing from Bishop DiMarzio.
Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic: A Hole-in-One for Education (with slideshow)
One hundred thirty golfers participated in the 19th annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic, held Thursday, Aug. 14 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I.
Whitestone Welcomes Borgetto Madonna (with slideshow)
The Italian-American Catholic community of Whitestone was graced with the presence of the Sacred Image of Our Lady of Romitello for a visit to St. Luke’s Church for 10 days from Aug. 12 through Aug. 22.
Bishop Visits Scout Camp
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, a former Boy Scout, visited Scouts from Brooklyn and Queens who were enjoying summer camp in the Ten Mile River Camps in upstate Sullivan County.
Catholic Relief Services Responds to Gaza War
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) – A top Catholic charity official described Gaza as a “complete catastrophe” after nearly four weeks of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas.
New SSND Ministered In Novitiate in Queens
Joan Frances Pikiell made her first profession of religious vows with the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) on Saturday, July 26, at the order’s chapel at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn.
Brother from Brooklyn Promotes Religious Life
Brother Sean McLaughlin, S.D.S., was presented with the newly established Pillar Award from the Religious Brothers Conference.
Video: Tablet Editor Shows Off His Arm
Tablet Editor Ed Wilkinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch for DeSales Media Group’s Family Night at MCU Park.
Garden and a Chicken Top Summer Program
Our Lady of Fatima School has been offering summer fun and learning programs in Jackson heights for the last 25 years and this summer has been no different.