Every Tuesday morning, a little bit of Italy comes to Our Lady of Grace Church in Gravesend. The friendly tour guide is Jeanne Nisi, a retired educator who teaches an Italian language class once a week for free.
Diocesan News
First Communions Have Evolved, But Christ Is Still at the Center
Georgette Lyons, director of religious education at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bayside, has vivid memories of her first Communion in 1954.
Bishop Brennan’s Message to Graduating 8th-graders: Continue your ‘Friendship with God’
Nico Bocchino remembers his first day as a sixth grader at Xaverian Genesis Catholic Academy three years ago. It’s his favorite memory from middle school, being welcomed by the teachers and seeing so many friendships being created.
Queens Catholic Academy Parents Strongly Opposed Cannabis Shop Opening Near School
Realizing the need for a tougher crackdown on shops dealing illegal marijuana, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams last month unveiled a unified front to thwart the proliferation of unlicensed cannabis retailers across the city and state.
First Time Two Brooklyn Orthodox Christian Parishes Celebrate Good Friday Together
Good Friday this year had special significance for two parishes in Bay Ridge – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church on Ridge Boulevard and 83rd St and St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church on 81st St. and Ridge Boulevard.
Pre-Teen Jewelry Maker Donates Half of Her Proceeds to Charities
Like many entrepreneurs, Gianna Solitario juggles the demands of running a small business with a busy personal life. Unlike other entrepreneurs, she also has to juggle it all while doing her homework and studying for a social studies test.
One Year in, Permanent Deacons in the Diocese Reveling in Their Faith
Thomas Gleason has stood on the altar of St. Columba Church in Marine Park many times in his life, dating back to his childhood when he served as an altar boy. But when he stands on the altar these days, it’s a different feeling because now he stands there as a deacon.
Life and Work of Dorothy Day Is Captured in a N.Y. Artist’s Work
As the sainthood cause for Dorothy Day’s advances, raising awareness of the legacy of the Catholic social activist is crucial. A New York-based artist is part of that effort, working diligently to spread the word about Day’s life and works in the best way she knows how — through her art.
Diocese’s New Catholic Charismatic Renewal Director Has Fresh Ideas to Revamp Program
Father John Maduri likes to say that the Holy Spirit guides everything he does in his life. And he wants other Catholics to feel the power of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.
Vicariate Office of Black Catholic Concerns Honors Youth Leadership Ambassadors at 15th Annual Gala
The Vicariate Office of Black Catholic Concerns (VBCC) held its 15th annual Youth Leadership Ambassador Gala Saturday on April 27 at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island.