Catholic Migration Services held a Queens Town Hall on Right to Counsel April 30 at St. Sebastian Parish Center, Woodside. Communities around Queens gathered to discuss their experiences in going to housing court without representation, and how the proposed bill, Intro. 214, will eliminate this hustle in eviction proceedings if passed into law. Over 130 […]
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Education Tax Credits Omitted from Budget
The state budge again does not include the Education Tax Credit, a critically needed piece of legislation for the parents and students of Catholic and other non-public education.
Calvary Hospital Hosts ‘Mentors Through Mourning’ Training Course
Calvary Hospital invites mental health professionals and those in education to attend “Mentors Through Mourning,” a four-week training course offered at St. Joseph H.S., Downtown Brooklyn. Sessions will be Mondays, May 4, May 11, May 18 and June 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The fee is $50 per session for mental health clinicians or funeral […]
UN Archbishop’s Forum Studies Genius of Women
“Today we are here to ponder that feminine genius, to celebrate it, to thank God for it… I am convinced that a deeper recognition and a greater appreciation of this genius is key to fighting violence against women.”
Support and Prayers for NYPD After Tough Year
The 95th annual Communion-breakfast of the Brooklyn-Queens Holy Name Society of the NYPD was held Sunday, March 15, in Queens Village. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant of the Mass.
City Mourns Loss of Cardinal Edward Egan
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan led the service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where eight cardinals and scores of bishops were in attendance, as well as Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and former Mayors Rudy Giuliani, Michael Bloomberg, and David Dinkins.
Photos From the Life of Cardinal Egan
Images of Cardinal Egan with Brooklyn’s bishops, the Pope and more.
Cardinal Egan: Videos From NET TV
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports on Cardinal Egan’s Funeral Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at Manhattan’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
News Roundup: Cardinal Egan Dies at 82
Coverage of Cardinal Egan’s death from around the Web.
Cardinal Egan, Retired Archbishop of New York, Dies at Age 82
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York told Catholics of the archdiocese he was saddened to tell them “our beloved” Cardinal Egan “has gone home to the Lord.” Pope Francis also offered his heartfelt condolences.
