History was made this spring at Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, as the school rolled out its first-ever varsity and junior varsity girls’ flag football squads.
Sports
Real Madrid, Europe’s Best Soccer Team, Offers Championship Trophy to Virgin of Almudena
The archbishop of Madrid received unusual guests June 2 as Europe’s best soccer team, Real Madrid, came to the Spanish capital’s St. Mary the Royal of the Almudena Cathedral to offer its championship trophy to Mary.
Season Traversing Much Different Paths for MLB Locals
My beloved New York Mets, with whom I have so much optimism in March and April, have faded into oblivion, while the crosstown rival New York Yankees are appearing as strong as ever.
Stanner Swimmer Set to Compete in Olympic Trials
The Summer Paris Olympic Games begin in late July, and there’s a chance the local diocesan sports scene will be represented on the biggest stage. Or maybe the biggest pool.
Catholic Women, Citing Church Teaching, Push Back at Butker Graduation Speech
Several Catholic professional women, as well as an order of women religious, have challenged a controversial graduation speech by NFL player Harrison Butker, during which the Kansas City Chiefs placekicker and devout Catholic opined on (among other topics) the role of women in society, and the church’s teaching on natural family planning.
Sports and Spirituality on Vatican Agenda Before Paris Summer Games
Sports have great potential to bring people together, to help them stay healthy and even to help them dream, Pope Francis said, which is why the pastoral care of sports is so important.
Familiar Face Takes Over New Role for Stanners
After more than two decades coaching junior varsity softball at Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, Lou Santos is in his first year as varsity head coach. And he’s off to a fast start.
Holy Cross Lifer Among CHSAA Hall of Fame Inductees
If you take a look at Joe Giannuzzi’s resume, there’s only one stop: Holy Cross H.S. in Flushing. Giannuzzi was among seven inductees to the CHSAA’s Hall of Fame on May 9 at the Inwood Country Club on Long Island. He most notably served as head basketball coach for the Knights’ varsity ‘B’ team for 25 years.
Basketball Old-Timers of America Inducts 4 Hall of Famers
For 63 years strong, the Basketball Old-Timers of America hosted a dinner ceremony to induct its new class of Hall of Famers. It’s always a who’s who of New York City’s most influential former basketball players and coaches — all of whom descend upon Sirico’s Caterers in Dyker Heights with story after story reminiscing about the past.
Catholic Olympic Champion Swimmer Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Adding another distinguished medal to her already sizable collection, Katie Ledecky — the most decorated woman in swimming history — was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3 in a White House ceremony.