Bishop Ford Central Catholic H.S., Park Slope, has welcomed its new principal, Thomas P. Arria Jr., and new board chair, Bishop Ford alumnus and former teacher Myles Davis. Principal Arria officially welcomed the school’s 51st freshman class – the class of 2017 – on Sept. 9. He takes over as the school’s permanent leader replacing […]
by Antonina Zielinska Although they graduated St. Aloysius School, Ridgewood, nearly half a century ago, alumni said they have not forgotten about the school that helped shape them. Graduates of St. Aloysius have kept in touch through Facebook by creating an alumni page to share stories and old photos. At first, this served to simply […]
As Americans are bombarded with bad news, New Evangelization Television (NET) comes to the rescue with the uplifting series “Refreshing Faith.” Hosted by Johanna Botta, the series will showcase people and organizations who improve lives by incorporating faith and humanity. Starting Oct. 16, the six-part series airs on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., […]
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Tom Brosnan, pastor of Sacred Heart, Bayside, and members of the parish with a check for more than $13,000, representing the amount that Sacred Heart has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish can […]
The writings of C.S. Lewis will be the topic of the next Tablet Forum to be held at Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. A film on the writings and life of the noted Christian convert will be explored in a film, followed by a talk by James […]
by Donna Leslie Seventy young Catholics from 11 diocesan parishes were inspired to take up their shield of faith at the 23rd annual Kujenga Youth Leadership Retreat, Aug. 2-4, at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, L.I. Sponsored by the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns, the weekend retreat experience offers diocesan youth an opportunity “to […]
The Diocese’s Catholic Committee on Scouting held its annual Bishop’s Dinner Sept. 19 at El Caribe Country Club, Mill Basin. The following honorees were awarded: Bishop’s Good Scout Award Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan (Posthumous) Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn Chairman’s Award For Lifetime of Service to Catholic Scouting Msgr. […]
Death penalty abolitionist and author of Dead Man Walking, Sister of St. Joseph Helen Prejean and New York State’s last capital defender Kevin Doyle will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Cherish Life Circle on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Convent of Mercy, on Willoughby Avenue in Fort Greene. Free-will offering […]
The school and parish community at Our Lady of Sorrows, Corona, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Sister Katherine Hanrahan, C.S.J., principal of the parish school, on Sept. 22. The Golden Jubilee marks her 50th anniversary of religious life. Teachers, former teachers, school staff members, students past and present gathered alongside parishioners to honor Sister Katherine. […]
“Music at the Gate,” a new concert series has been launched by St. Mary Gate of Heaven, the Montfort Missionary parish in Ozone Park. Its inaugural concert took place on Sunday, Sept. 15. Phil Skabeikis, the series’ artistic director quoted Pope Benedict XVI saying, “Music has the power to lead us back…to the Creator of […]
