In Catholicism, the sacrament of reconciliation is a core value of our faith since it absolves us of our sins, cleanses our souls, and brings us closer to God.
Sports
St. Edmund Prep’s ‘Dig Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Tradition Continues
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, has once again rallied for the cause through a monthlong series of events to raise awareness and funds.
One-of-a-Kind Bronx School Preps Students for Careers in Basketball
Given the rich history and tradition of hoops in the five boroughs, basketball is undeniably New York City’s game.
Pete Rose’s Death Reignites Debate on Hall of Fame Prospects
The baseball world has lost a legend. A controversial one, but a legend nonetheless.
Dikembe Mutombo, Beloved NBA Superstar with Georgetown University Roots, Dies at 58
A beloved NBA superstar who got his start on the Georgetown University courts died Sept. 30. Dikembe Mutombo, class of 1991, passed away at age 58 from brain cancer.
Spirit of Late Father Guides Holy Cross Footballer
We often hear that a football team is just like a family. Sure, the same could be said for other sports teams, but there’s something about football where the family moniker rings especially true. Perhaps it’s the in-the-trenches mentality associated with the game. It’s a rough-and-tough, down-and-dirty, rumble-tumble sport where everything gets left out on the gridiron.
Former Terriers Hoops Coach ‘Humbled’ by Lapchick Award
In the Diocese of Brooklyn, the name “Joe Lapchick” is synonymous with greatness. From his early days as a basketball player to a long coaching career at St. John’s University and with the New York Knicks, Lapchick exemplified integrity in sports. Being associated with him is a tremendous honor.
St. Edmund Prep Gym Floor Elevates Eagles’ School Spirit to New Heights
St. Edmund Prep H.S., Sheepshead Bay, has installed a new gymnasium floor to further enhance the student-athlete experience at the South Brooklyn school.
Widows of Catholic NHL Star, Brother Testify to Faith, Love and New Life at Joint Funeral
Perseverance, fortitude, grit and calm in the face of a storm often accompany the description of prominent athletes. At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Annual Reunion Honors Legacy of Hall of Fame Baseball Coach
When we think of an enduring legacy in the sports world, one telltale sign is when a person continues to be celebrated long after death.
