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.
Sports
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.
‘Don’t Limit Your Challenges, Challenge Your Limits!’ Is Paralympics Takeaway For All
With Paralympic Games closing in Paris Sept. 8, more than a monthlong Olympic adventure is over. But the spirit of the Games will resonate in the French Catholic Church for much longer — thanks to the disabled who participated in church initiatives with great enthusiasm.
Priests Gear Up for Hopefully Exciting Giants, Jets Seasons
It’s the opening weekend of another NFL season! The 2023 season saw both local franchises — the Giants and Jets — miss the playoffs and leave their fanbases wanting more. Luckily, with the dawn of a new season comes the eternal spring of hope for loyal followers of Big Blue and Gang Green — including several of our diocesan priests.
Tragic Death of NHL Star, Brother Leaves Family, Friends, Fans with Unspeakable Grief
As family, friends, teammates, coaches, media, acquaintances and even strangers struggled mightily to make sense of the devastating tragedy Aug. 29 that took the lives of National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, no expression adequately conveyed the sense of loss that tore apart the fabric of a popular, much-loved family with deep Catholic roots.
Catholic Faith and Education Guide Longtime Hoops Coach
Longtime basketball coach Barry “Slice” Rohrssen reflects on his life of service, shaped by his Catholic faith and dedication to mentoring young players.