The new chapel in Terminal C in the renovated LaGuardia Airport is now officially open for prayer.
Diocesan News
Newman Center at Queens College Adds Chapel for Student Prayer
As the campus minister at Queens College, Omar Cortez can’t help but smile when he thinks about the rapid growth of the Newman Center, the Catholic meeting space in the campus’ Student Union building.
Catholic Charities’ 141-Unit Senior Residence Breaks Ground in Brownsville
During a recent visit to Brownsville, Bishop Robert Brennan briefly traded in his mitre for a hard hat. Bishop Brennan was in Brownsville on Sept. 19 for the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Duke Senior Residence, a 13-story, 141-unit affordable housing building at 350 Livonia Ave. sponsored by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ).
New Novel a Tale of Triumph Over Terrorism in Syria, Iraq
Iraqi Catholics faced persecution in 2014 when ISIS marked their homes with an “N.” The graffiti alerted gunmen that the people living there were followers of Jesus Christ, the Nazarene. The ensuing violence and chaos is the backdrop for Paul Mascia’s new book, “Nazar’s Journey.”
Lincoln Center Show a Dream Come True for Composer
For Santiago Gutierrez, having his arrangement of the Haitian hymn “Mari Manman Nou” performed at Lincoln Center is a dream come true. The multi-talented composer in residence at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph has a unique and diverse resume that includes awards for composing, performing, and producing traditional Latin music.
Ursuline Sisters Look Back on 100 Years of Their Ministry
In 1924, Calvin Coolidge became the nation’s 30th president after a landslide victory, the Statue of Liberty was designated as a National Monument, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade stepped off for the first time. Meanwhile, a small group of religious women arrived in Queens to establish the U.S. Province of the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk.
Center Provides Local Priests In Need With Beacon of Hope
When Msgr. Joseph Calise was a young priest, he was caught in the grip of alcohol to the point that it almost took over his life. Looking back, he can recall the moment he knew he needed help.
Community Comes Together at Great Irish Fair to Support Catholic Education
“The tradition continues,” Martin Cottingham declared as he sat on the sidelines and watched over the 43rd annual Great Irish Fair held Sept. 14 on the grounds of Holy Name Parish.
The Good & The Saintly: The Patron Saints of Addiction
“Saint” and “addiction” aren’t commonly used in the same sentence, but along with overcoming attachment to sin, some saints also had to gain control of addictions to drugs or alcohol. Their perseverance and dedication to mastering their weaknesses are two aspects that helped lead them down the path of sainthood.
One Seminarian’s Journey Towards Priesthood Begins at St. Joseph’s
Someday, Elvis Toribio will be active in his parish serving as priest. But today he is actively studying toward that goal. On this day, he was seated at his desk in a classroom at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Dunwoodie, trying to absorb the wealth of information from his professor, Father John Cush, in a Fundamental Theology course.