Bishops Bring Message of Unity to South America

by Barbara J. Fraser LAMAS, Peru (CNS) – Conflicts over natural resources and land rights in places like Peru and Colombia echo similar problems in the U.S., said U.S. bishops who visited the two countries in late June. “We came to express solidarity with the church in Peru and Colombia, that we are one family […]

Introducing New Victims Assistance Coordinator

by Jasmine Salazar I always knew that my Catholic faith and my profession would be driving forces in my life, but I never knew I would end up where I am today. Growing up in Brooklyn as the child of immigrant parents and the product of a Catholic education, my Catholic values were heavily instilled […]

Cathedral, Brooklyn

Cathedral Condominiums, 555 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, is the site of the former Cathedral Prep, the diocesan minor seminary when it was located in Brooklyn. The Flemish-style building is adorned with gargoyles and spires. But the classrooms have been replaced by duplex and triplex apartments. Original appointments of the main lobby remain, while the inner courtyard […]

The youth at Holy-Family, St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Park Slope, got creative in order to raise funds to send a delegation to World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil. Starting from the top: the group sold snacks in the parish courtyard; youth encourage parishioners to throw a coin into their wishing well; and the youth group thinks on their feet and transforms a food sale into a visit from Santa Claus. To the left pilgrims take a well deserved brake and go kayaking together under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Fundraising Pays Off For Youth Day Pilgrims

by Antonina Zielinska When Edward F. Clancy first presented his idea of bringing pilgrims from Holy Family-St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Park Slope, to World Youth Day he ran into many obstacles. He had to convince the parish not only that it was possible to raise the funds for World Youth Day but also that it […]

Eight New Priests (with slideshow)

by Ed Wilkinson The eight men ordained to the priesthood June 29 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica reflect the multi-ethnic diversity of Brooklyn and Queens. They come from Haitian, Filipino, Korean, West Indian and European backgrounds, but for the first time, the ordination class includes a second generation Korean and Filipino born in the U.S. “We acknowledge […]

Catholics at Gettysburg Battle Remembered, 150 Years Later

by Lou Baldwin PHILADELPHIA (CNS) – They were Poles, Austrians, Germans, Czechs, Italians, Irish – especially Irish – and they had one thing in common. They were Catholics, many of them new immigrants but loyal Americans. Seven score and 10 years ago, as President Abraham Lincoln might say, many of them participated in the crucial […]

Flag Wavin’ in B’klyn (with slideshow)

13th Avenue in Bensonhurst was draped in red, white and blue and star-spangled banners as the Long Island Council of the Knights of Columbus conducted its annual Independence Day Parade on June 29. The host council was Archbishop John Hughes, where post-parade ceremonies were held. Rick Kenney was the Grand Marshal. Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, pastor […]

Archbishop Molloy Names New Coaches

When the legendary baseball and basketball coach Jack Curran passed away in mid-March, two men tried diligently to replace the long-tenured coach and his 2,680 career wins. But these two would agree that there is no replacing Jack Curran. Instead, they continue the traditions he started at Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and instilled in his […]

ACBL Hosts Military Team

Jack Kaiser Stadium on the campus of St. John’s University, Jamaica, was the site of a unique All-Star Game played on June 29. The local Atlantic Collegiate Baseball league (ACBL) hosted the U.S. Military All-Star baseball team as part of the latter’s Red, White and Blue tour. Since early June, the military team has traveled […]

St. Francis de Sales Schoolyard Receiving Makeover (with Slideshow)

After Hurricane Sandy, the schoolyard at St. Francis de Sales parish, Belle Harbor, suffered extensive damage after serving as a recovery center in the aftermath of the storm. With the annual St. Francis de Sales summer basketball classic right around the corner, the schoolyard will receive a full repaving just in time for some basketball […]