After decades of supporting Catholic education, William Janetschek is investing in its future at St. John’s University, unlike anyone has before — gifting the university a $32.5 million donation last month.
Sports
Villanova Hoops Broadcaster Walked Same Halls as New Pope
Whity Rigsby, a graduate of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and now radio broadcaster for the Villanova men’s basketball team, says it’s surreal to think that he walked the same halls and shared in similar experiences as the pope.
St. Francis de Sales Displays Girl Power on the Gridiron
This spring, St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor, expanded its Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) flag football program to include sixth, seventh, and eighth grade teams comprised only of girls — the only parish in the diocese to field such a squad. While the CYO flag football league is technically a co-ed league, the vast majority of young athletes are boys.
Interleague Play Is the New Norm for CHSAA Baseball
The local Catholic baseball league has a somewhat new structure, in that the varsity and junior varsity teams from the Diocese of Brooklyn are also squaring off against the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Long Island.
New Hall of Famers Enshrined by Old-Timers of America
The 2025 Basketball Old-Timers of America Hall of Fame class includes Mitch Buonaguro, Steve Lappas, Evan Pickman, Mike Fratello, Art Kenney, and Ed Pinckney.
Motherhood Was True Calling for Kearney Hoops Coaches
Former Bishop Kearney H.S. basketball coaches Cathy Crockett and Kerry O’Grady walked away from their passion to spend more time with their children.
New Beginnings: Gaelic Football Takes Root at McClancy HS
Msgr. McClancy H.S. has started its own Gaelic football club, making it one of only a handful of area schools to participate in the sport.
‘March Madness’ Brought the Hype to St. Margaret’s Gym
St. Margaret’s in Middle Village hosted its first-ever March Madness CYO Tournament featuring 52 boys’ and girls’ teams from third to eighth grade.
CYO Community Rallies to Support Soccer Coach in Face of Tragedy
Mario Asaro and his family have been grateful for the support of the St. Anastasia CYO community following his accident last summer.
The Tablet’s High School Girls’ 2024-2025 Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of CHSAA girls’ varsity basketball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual diocesan All-Star team.