Violence continued to stalk the streets of New York City last weekend, with two incidents happening two days apart.
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Cabrini Shrine Celebrates Patron Saint’s Anniversaries
Following the unveilings of two larger-than-life statues of Mother Cabrini in Manhattan and Brooklyn (in October 2020 and June 2021 respectively), the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine decided to commemorate two other significant moments in the saint’s life. On July 17, the community celebrated Mother Cabrini’s belated 171st birthday (July 15) and the 75th anniversary of her canonization.
Pop-up Museum Gives Insight Into Mother Cabrini’s Life in New York
Local Catholics interested in learning more about the life of Mother Cabrini can now view some of her never-before-seen belongings in a new pop-up museum at the shrine in her honor.
New York Bishops’ Group Urges State Representatives to Support Hyde Amendment Renewal
The New York State Catholic Conference, which represents the bishops of New York in public policy matters, sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation urging them “to reject taxpayer funding of abortion, and to oppose appropriations bills that do not include the long-standing, bipartisan Hyde Amendment and related pro-life policies.”
Complaining of Unfair Wages, NYC Frontline Workers Boycott Ticker Tape Parade
A growing number of New York City’s frontline workers — including paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians — were poised to boycott Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first “Hometown Heroes” ticker tape parade July 7, charging that the city is paying them “poverty wages.”
Pair of TMLA Grads All the Buzz
Doing what you love in the comfort of your home is one thing, but doing it in a national talent show competition elevates that passion to a whole new level. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir, made up of 18 local frontline nurses, knows that feeling extremely well after singing a mash-up of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” and Ben King’s “Stand by Me” and receiving the highly desired Golden Buzzer on this season of America’s Got Talent.
Suspect Arrested, Facing Charges in Deadly Shooting of 10-Year-Old Queens Boy
A suspect was arrested in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Justin Wallace that occurred three days before the boy’s birthday.
New York State Catholic Conference Appoints New Executive Director
The New York State Catholic Conference has appointed Dennis Poust as its Executive Director.
Orthodox Church Destroyed During 9/11 Being Rebuilt As ‘Cenotaph’ to Those Killed
With less than a year left in the reconstruction of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, Michael Psaros foresees a church that honors the lives that were lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on New York.
Catholics Blast Bill Allowing Composting of Human Remains
Proposed legislation that would allow the remains of deceased persons to be composted and reduced to soil — the way some recyclable food waste is handled — is getting a great deal of pushback from local Catholics.