“Courtship” and “dating” are not interchangeable terms, says Patrick O’Hearn, author of “Courtship of the Saints: How the Saints Met their Spouses.”
Diocesan News
Visitation Sisters Announced Impending Closure of Bay Ridge Monastery After 121 Years
Faced with dwindling numbers in its ranks — a dilemma faced by many religious communities in the U.S. — the Visitation Sisters confirmed that they are closing their monastery and ending their sponsorship of Visitation Academy in Bay Ridge.
Brooklyn Catholic School Teacher Fired After Safe Environment Violation
The New York City Department of Health (DOH) is investigating a recent incident in which a teacher at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy in Windsor Terrace was discharged after a troubling situation was reported from within a 3k classroom.
New Arrival is Ready to Vie for a National Chess Championship
The chess players taking on 12-year-old Mariangel Vargas in weekly competitions at a Midtown church would never guess that she knew nothing about the game until a little more than a year ago.
Pope John Paul II’s Historic Visit Stirred Faith of New Orleans’ Black Catholics
The national media converged on New Orleans Sept. 12, 1987, when Pope John Paul II — now a saint — became the first pontiff to visit the historic city at the edges of Louisiana’s bayous.
Mass of Remembrance Supports Families Who Suffered Premature Death of Their Child
At about midnight on Feb. 3, 2023, Erika Cerni felt her daughter rapidly moving in her womb. Only 31 weeks pregnant, she thought the feeling was Braxton Hicks, or “false labor,” contractions, or maybe the girl was just hungry.
Trafficking: A Danger That Must Be Seen, And Stopped
Human Trafficking, a modern form of slavery, happens every day in New York City, with three international airports and other transportation funnels. People can learn to spot human trafficking and how to report it. Feb. 8 is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
Msgr. William Rodgers Made History as the First Black Priest Ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn
In his 96 years of life, Msgr. William Rodgers could boast of numerous noteworthy achievements. He mastered multiple languages and earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree at St. John’s University. But even more importantly, he was known as the first black priest ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn — a distinction that made him proud. But he was humble about it.
Queens Parish Community Rallied to Support Catholic Couple After Stillbirth
At about midnight on Feb. 3, 2023, Erika Cerni felt her daughter rapidly moving in her stomach. Only 31 weeks pregnant, she thought the feeling was Braxton Hicks, or “false labor,” contractions, or maybe the girl was just hungry.
Greenpoint Church’s Effort to Raise Funding For Elevator Could Use a Lift
There are just seven steps in the staircase leading from the sidewalk on Manhattan Avenue to the front doors of St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus Church in Greenpoint. But for many elderly visitors, even navigating that small number of steps can feel like climbing a mountain.