For James King, the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking goes back more than a decade, to when New Jersey was preparing to host Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
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How a NY Bishop Fought for Catholic Equality and Founded a School System
In the mid-1800s, Archbishop John Hughes, AKA “Dagger John” earned the reputation of an “intellectual pugilist” for pushing back against the anti-Catholicism in New York City. His efforts resulted in the parochial school system of today.
Grant Helps Sisters of St. Joseph ‘Bee’ The Change for ‘Native Pollinators’ on Long Island
The the state of New York gave a $100,000 grant to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood to improve pollinator habitats on their 211-acre Long Island campus.
NY Bishops Urge Hochul to Veto Bill That ‘Mocks the Foundation of the Family’
The Catholic bishops of New York are opposing a bill that would replace the terms “father,” “mother,” and “filiation” with “gender-neutral language,” charging that the change would “mock the foundation of the family.”
Despite Risks, Jesuit ‘Circuit Rider’ Boldly Shared the Faith in Colonial America, and NYC
Jesuit missionaries, like Father Ferdinand Farmer, rode horseback deep into the colonial frontier to celebrate Mass with isolated pockets of Catholics. But because of entrenched anti-Catholic laws, they had to be secret about it.
New York Pro-Life Advocates Unmoved by Suicide Law Rules as Public Comment Underway
The state of New York has opened a two-month public comment period for the physician-assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul four months ago, but pro-life advocates continue their opposition.
Burning With Patriotism, Catholics Helped Save the Revolution at Battle of Brooklyn
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.
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.
How Immigrants Helped Shape the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Growth
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, The Tablet is looking at the proud history of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Namely, the different ethnic groups that make up the “Diocese of Immigrants.”
The Mary Louis Academy’s Badminton Team Causes Quite the ‘Racket’ in Queens
Of all the Catholic high schools throughout New York City, only one fields a Catholic High School Athletic Association badminton program: The Mary Louis Academy.