Had it not been for the sacrifice of the “Maryland 400” — many of them Catholic — the American Revolution could have been lost at the Battle of Brooklyn.
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For God & For Country: ‘God Bless America’ and ‘This Land Is Your Land’
Here’s a musical riddle for America’s 250th anniversary: What patriotic anthem was written as a prayer by a Jewish Broadway composer, made the pop charts five times by three different Catholic artists, and inspired a legendary folk singer to write his own heartfelt ballad about America? The song is “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin.
Knicks, Spurs at NBA Finals: A Look at Local Players From Brooklyn, Queens Catholic Schools
As the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs, a player on each team calls the Diocese of Brooklyn home.
US Dioceses See FIFA World Cup as Opportunity for Pastoral Outreach, Global Encounter
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for what many see as both a pastoral opportunity and an unprecedented moment of global encounter.
Rosary Service Brings ‘Prayerful, Peaceful Presence’ to NJ Immigrant Detention Facility
In response to rising tensions at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility in Newark, the Archdiocese of Newark held a prayer service about half a mile from its entrance.
St. Elizabeth Seton Shrine’s a Haven for Expectant Mothers
In the same spot where Elizabeth Ann Seton was a young mother raising her five children, the Sisters of Life dedicate themselves to helping mothers-to-be. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine, located in the Financial District, is now home to the Sisters of Life Visitation Pregnancy Mission.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Enjoyed Saintly Connections to Founding Fathers
Elizabeth Ann Seton’s family was loyal to the British during the American Revolution, so it might be surprising to learn that the future saint enjoyed connections to two of the Founding Fathers in New York City.
Long Before Pope Leo’s Encyclical, Bishops Tackled AI Implementation
While Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” is less than a month old, it’s already somewhat clear where the American bishops stand and how they will approach advocacy on the topic of Artificial Intelligence going forward.
Pope Leo Calls Archbishop Fulton Sheen ‘A Light of Faith’ Who Touched Millions With the Gospel
Pope Leo XIV praised Venerable Fulton J. Sheen on June 1 as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions of Americans — including the pope himself as a child.
Faithful Join in Rosary for Peace in Washington as Pope Leads the Marian Devotion for World
Joining Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary for peace, several hundred people gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington May 30 to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to bring peace to the hearts of people and peace to nations at war.