Over the last few years, pickleball has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Recently, in Queens Deanery No. 4, pickleball served as the backdrop for a community event that brought parishioners from neighboring churches together.
Sports
Molloy Mourns Loss of Longtime Hall of Fame Coach
The Archbishop Molloy community is mourning the loss of beloved coach and mentor Richard “Richie” Rodgers, who died suddenly on Feb. 7.
‘Christ Is My Identity, My Foundation,’ Says Catholic Player on Us Women’s Hockey Team
Olympic gold medalist Haley Winn credits her Catholic faith as the foundation of her success, sharing how prayer, family, and trust in Christ shaped her journey with the U.S. women’s hockey team at the 2026 Winter Games.
Team USA’s Hockey Gold Honors Catholic Hockey Star Tragically Killed With Brother in 2024
Team USA’s 2026 Olympic hockey gold medal carried a deeper meaning as players honored late Catholic star Johnny Gaudreau, remembering his faith, family, and legacy after his tragic death with his brother in 2024.
Trailblazing Brothers Broke Barriers at St. Francis Prep in Diocese of Brooklyn
Sam and Tom Stith, two brothers who played on the basketball team at St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, are being immortalized in a new documentary about the Catholic influence on the NCAA.
Making Waves: Stanners Girls’ Swimming Squad Stuns Again
There’s a team in Queens that just made quite the splash. The Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, girls’ varsity swim team capped off a memorable campaign with a dominant victory on the biggest stage.
Olympics Fever Brings the Heat During an Otherwise Cold Spell
From alpine skiing to Olympic hockey, the Winter Games are bringing excitement during the coldest days of the season. Diocesan priests share why this year’s Olympics in Italy offer a welcome escape — and a reminder of the unique sports and spirit that make the Winter Games special.
Slope for the Best: Long Island Triplets Chase Snow, Dreams, Olympic Success
Long Island was still a winter wonderland in the final days of January, nearly a week after a major snowstorm blanketed much of the nation. Helaina and Henniyah Rivers of West Babylon said they wished they had seen such snow in Argentina last July.
Olympic-Bound North Dakota Hockey Player Draws Strength From Faith, Devotion to St. Thérèse
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team player Britta Curl-Salemme is realizing her dream: she’s in Milan, Italy, competing in the Olympic games for the first time. For that, she thanks God and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Catholic Skier From Colorado Uses Her Olympic Experience To Serve Others
Twenty years ago, cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault was about to do the same. But instead of heading to Milan Cortina – as this year’s Olympians will for the Feb. 6-22 games – she traveled to Turin, Italy, to compete for the United States in the 2006 Olympics.