Help Save More Lives in 2016. Last year, parishioners of the Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens made nearly 5,000 lifesaving blood donations. Listed here are a few diocesan sponsored blood drives for March.
Up Front and Personal
Mourning the Deceased Before Replacing Him
Not only were those with whom I spoke on Capitol Hill in Washington dismayed, they were irate about the political wrangling over the appointment of Antonin Scalia’s successor before the Supreme Court justice, who died Feb. 13, was laid to rest.
The Power of One Good Teacher
Another saint has gone to Heaven. She redefined for me the meaning of holiness. I met her when I was in the sixth grade.
One Reviewer’s ‘Top Ten’ Films of the Year
While the outstanding films of the year just past covered a wide range of traditional genres, from sci-fi adventures to sports stories, fact-based titles predominated to a notable degree.
Teacher Told Students They Were Beautiful
In observance of Catholic Schools Week, I would like to acknowledge my role model. She is neither an actress, sports figure, nor a politician; rather, she is a Dominican nun, Sister Mary William Posthauer, O.P., who taught at Dominican Commercial H.S., Jamaica, when I was a student there many years ago.
Marching for Life at Christ the King H.S.
The week of Jan. 18-22 was a time for pro-life activities at Christ the King H.S., Middle Village. Throughout grades nine to 12, the goal was to expand students’ knowledge on abortion.
Catholic Education: Today and Tomorrow
When I told people I was going to Rome, the first thing they told me was to enjoy the sights and the food. Needless to say that sounded great, but the reason for my trip was to attend the World Congress on Catholic Education with the theme: Educating Today and Tomorrow.
Remembering a Modern-Day Don Bosco
From 1992 to 2002, St. Joseph’s parish, Astoria, had its own Don Bosco in the person of Patrick J. Raspante, known to all simply as “Rick.”
Keeping Elders Connected Is a Work of Mercy
Just as the poor and elderly were marginalized in St. Jeanne Jugan’s day, they are often left behind in the communications revolution of today when they lack the means or the know-how to keep up with the latest technology.
Year of Mercy Can Be A Chance to Grow
January invites us to dig deeper into the mystery we have just commemorated. Leaving the eggnog and the parties behind, we ask ourselves just what the Incarnation really means in our lives.