WASHINGTON (CNS) – “Increasing attempts to expunge God and religious discourse from public life” are contributing to a growing disrespect for the unique status of human beings, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said in a message for Respect Life Month in October. Tthe archbishop of Galveston-Houston and chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities […]
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100 Years of St. Gregory’s – St. Gregory the Great School Bridges Crown Heights, Flatbush
by Marie Elena Giossi This fall, St. Gregory the Great School, Crown Heights, is celebrating its 100th anniversary of providing a quality Catholic education to the more than 10,000 boys and girls who have walked through its doors. “Our mission is to strive to create a rich educational and spiritual environment within which our students […]
Recent Executions Assailed By Church-Related Groups
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Catholics and other groups mourned the recent executions of Troy Davis in Georgia and of Lawrence Brewer in Texas. Davis, 42, was put to death for his conviction in the 1989 murder of off-duty Savannah, Ga., police officer Mark MacPhail. Brewer, 44, an admitted white supremacist, was executed for his role in […]
Ten Commandments Will Guide President
by Mwansa Pintu Newly elected Zambian President Michael Sata, right, holds a Bible as he is sworn in at the supreme court in the capital, Lusaka, Sept. 23. Sata is Zambia’s first elected Catholic president. LUSAKA, Zambia (CNS) — Zambia’s first elected Catholic president told members of his parish he will base his rule […]
Fr. Massa to Coordinate Seminary Partnership
The Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, has announced the formalization of a new initiative of inter-diocesan partnership to share personnel resources and facilities to prepare future and present clergy, as well as other Catholic leaders, for various kinds of service in the spirit of the New […]
Parish Anniversary in S. Ozone Park
St. Teresa of Avila parish, South Ozone Park, will observe the 82nd anniversary of its founding with a multi-lingual Mass on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. Msgr. Paul Sanchez, Episcopal Vicar for Queens, will be the main celebrant. Following the liturgy there will be a fund-raising dinner-dance with theme, “A Night at the Opera.” […]
No More Mother Teresa
Under the proposed Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring insurance to cover contraception, there would be no room for Mother Teresa. A so-called exemption for religious groups is so narrow as to render Catholic social service virtually meaningless. The corporal works of mercy, among which are care of the sick, hungry, homeless (“to harbor […]
The Great Irish Fair – Irish Fair Benefits Catholic Schools
The 30th Great Irish Fair was held Sept. 17-18 at MCU Park in Coney “Ireland.” Bill Hogan ruled as Chief Brehon and Elizabeth Flood reigned as Colleen Queen. For two days, the wail of the bagpipes could be heard while corned beef and cabbage was served in generous portions. Organized by the Irish American Building […]
Sacred Heart’s 9/11 Quilt
by Marie Elena Giossi Most elementary school students weren’t born when the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred. They have come to know about that national tragedy through stories, images and memorials seen and experienced in their homes, communities and in the media. As the 10th anniversary approached, teachers at Sacred Heart School, Bayside, wanted to find […]
Video Games – Parents Face Questions Their Parents Never Answered
by Nick Grevas American parents are facing a problem that was never an issue for those who raised them: video games. These games are highly stimulating, have been considered addictive and have even inspired government action. California tried to protect children from the violent content in video games with a 2005 law making it illegal […]