When the hills seemed too steep to climb or a hard rain was pelting his skin, former flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Veneto kept his head down, stared at the nine faces smiling back at him, and powered through the pain.
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Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?
It took over two months for the music industry to address the horrific attacks that occurred on 9/11. People were confused, angry, and still in shock over what occurred on that fateful day, until a country singer from Newnan, Ga., helped put it all into perspective for us with a song that resonated throughout the country and the world.
For Many, 9/11 Lingers in Form of Life-Threatening Illnesses
Chris Sorrentino still has a hard time thinking about that day. But Sept. 11 never goes away for another reason: the toxic dust at ground zero that he breathed in over the next several months and the bladder cancer he developed years later.
‘A Clear Day … The Most Terrible Day’
Sept. 11, 2001, was the worst day I ever spent in The Tablet office. As I approached 310 Prospect Park West where our offices were located, I heard the news on the “Imus in the Morning” radio show. Bulletin — a plane has crashed into the World Trade Center.
Remembrances of 9/11 Can Be Found All Over the Diocese
Twenty years later, the memories of Sept. 11 are still vivid for people in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Real+True Project Seeks to Engage Millennials, Gen Z in Catechism
Edmundo Reyes is determined to change your perception of the Catechism. In his view, it’s more than just a thick book that explains the ins and outs of the Catholic faith.
We Can’t Let People Forget 9/11, Says Retired FDNY Captain
When the last days of August roll around every year, that’s when the memories start to return to Thomas Damore.
Biden Administration Sues Texas Over New Pro-Life ‘Heartbeat’ Law
The Biden administration could sue the state of Texas over its new abortion law as early as today, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Gay Teacher’s Court Victory Against Catholic School Puts Church in Danger of Financial Penalties
A religious freedom attorney warns that if a recent federal judge’s decision against the Diocese of Charlotte holds, religious institutions could face “massive financial penalties” for simply forming communities around their shared beliefs and practices.
Only In Print: Post-9/11 Army Veteran Continues To Serve on Team USA With His Bike
When Alfredo “Freddie” De Los Santos puts on his helmet and gets into his bike, the world around him becomes blurs of colors. He leans forward, eyes staring straight ahead, and pedals with his arms, driven by the desire to go faster and farther than the day before.