To observe the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., members of District Council 9 and International Union of Painters and Allied Trades dedicated their skills to the Fort Greene community.
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NY Bishops Discuss Issues in State Capital
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio traveled to Albany for Public Policy Day on Monday, March 19.
Rockville Centre Diocese Announces School Closure and a Consolidation
As part of a long-term effort to revitalize and strengthen Catholic education on Long Island, the Diocese of Rockville Centre announced that it will consolidate two elementary schools and close a diocesan high school that are no longer viable.
Statewide Honors for Charities’ Senior VP
Emmie Glynn Ryan of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens received the Vincenza DeFazio Award for outstanding contributions to the work of the NYS Council of Catholic Charities Directors in Albany last month.
Bad State Budget News Taints Hopeful Events with Great Sadness
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget for 2018 proposes to radically expand the state’s abortion offerings and cut back on its commitment to private education.
Encounter Tackles Problem Of Polarization in Church
A major Catholic get-together took place in Manhattan last weekend, but it was hardly anyone’s idea of some holier-than-thou event. Gales of laughter unfolded in the lobby over food and drink, while outside of the venue, enough cigarette smoke was emitted that one may temporarily think they had walked upon the scene of the fire.
Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Bill That Could Have Helped Catholic Schools
The New York State Catholic Conference was informed that Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have averted cuts in state reimbursements to Catholic and other nonpublic schools.
Archdiocese Pays $40 Million To Aid Sex Abuse Survivors
The Archdiocese of New York has resolved claims from 189 victims of clergy sexual abuse in the amount of $40 million.
‘Put Him on Your List’ Drives Statewide Christmas Campaign
Churches from across New York State have joined the Diocese of Brooklyn in its annual campaign designed to remind people about the true meaning of Christmas during this busy season. The “Put Him on Your List” campaign encourages the faithful to put Jesus at the top of their Christmas list and to celebrate His birth by attending Mass.
Michelangelo at The Met
Finished works by Michelangelo Buonarroti – the Sistine Chapel, the Pietà, the statue of David – continue to captivate millions of viewers each year. But before the Renaissance genius picked up his brush or chisel, he began with chalk to sketch what would become some of the world’s most enduring art masterpieces.