100 pro-life supporters gathered at 26 Bleecker Street in Manhattan, New York to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Greater New York closing its clinic after 36 years.
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Recruitment Drive Looks To Lift Knights of Columbus Membership
On March 28-29, the Knights of Columbus in New York State will run their first-ever statewide recruiting drive. “Actually, we’re trying to get away from the term ‘recruiting,’ ” said James Funaro, state chairman of recruiting. “We’re looking to be more inviting, so we invite men to join.”
On Road to Recovery, Ukrainian Veterans Rediscover Faith, Friendship
As two Ukrainian soldiers in the Diocese of Brooklyn work to adjust their lives after losing a part of their legs in battle, they have also discovered a more profound faith to help them along the journey.
Thousands of Spectators Line Fifth Avenue for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Intermittent showers made pestering appearances during the 264th NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, but the throngs of spectators didn’t seem to care.
Sober St. Patrick’s Day Puts Ireland’s Saint at Center of Celebrations, Says Founder
An annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is looking to recenter the observance on Ireland’s patron saint and the spiritual strength that enabled him to live life fully and freely.
Manhattan University Archivist Hopes to Share Hidden Collection of Holy Relics With All
The legacy of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a lay order dedicated to education since the 17th century, is enshrined at the archives of an institution they founded in the Bronx in the 1850s. As a result, Manhattan University — formerly known as Manhattan College — has accrued a vast archive of historical documents and artifacts from the order’s districts throughout the United States.
A Beacon of Hope Amidst Immigration Policy Change
For more than six decades, Msgr. James Kelly’s law office on Wyckoff Avenue has handled standing-room-only crowds of clients seeking U.S. citizenship.
Parishioner Finds a Cold Comfort Zone After Diving Into Faith
Margaret Tumelty’s commitment to her bi-weekly cold plunge into the Atlantic Ocean provides her with more than just the health benefits she believes the activity offers. It also helps strengthen her faith.
Frassati Fellowship of NYC Unites to Travel for Mission Work in Remote Communities
Although the island of Jamaica’s mission field is vast, one Manhattan-based Catholic group has taken it upon itself to concentrate on a single community — St. Theresa’s Parish in the northeastern coastal town of Annotto Bay.
Knights of Columbus Mark 125 Years of Patriotic Degree at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, celebrated the 125th anniversary of its patriotic fourth degree with an exemplification ceremony, Mass, and unveiling of a statue of its founder Blessed Michael J. McGivney at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.