Recent Fontbonne graduate Tara Muldoon swam one mile in a pool as part of Swim Across America’s “Making Waves to Fight Cancer” campaign.
Sports
Unique Summer Softball Team Unites H.S. Rivals
This summer, a few of local Catholic high school softball rivals played together as teammates on the Queens Lady Rangers 16U team.
Video: Tablet Editor Shows Off His Arm
Tablet Editor Ed Wilkinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch for DeSales Media Group’s Family Night at MCU Park.
Bishop’s Niece Completes MLB Journey
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto’s niece Kathryn recently completed her journey of visiting all 30 professional baseball cities.
Faith Drives Catholic Cyclones on Diamond
A handful of Brooklyn Cyclones players have made it a point to continue practicing their Catholic faith on the baseball diamond.
St. John’s Star Swings for San Fran
St. John’s University baseball product Joe Panik made his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants in late June and has been a regular at second base.
CYO Track Coach’s Legacy Lives On
Former Catholic Youth Organization track coach at St. Clement Pope, Jamaica, Morris Pasqual, passed away July 18 at the age of 89.
Girls’ Basketball Camp at McClancy
Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, will host a summer basketball camp for girls, ages 7 through 15, from Aug. 11 through Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Young Entrepreneurs from St. Elizabeth Present to NBA
Students from St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy had the unique experience of presenting to NBA executives their findings in social entrepreneurship.
Brooklyn’s Own Joe Torre Deserving of Cooperstown Nod
Brooklyn-born Joe Torre will be enshrined July 27 into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.