Last week, I told you about the first Bishop of Brooklyn as his remains were brought back to the diocese. Along with Bishop John Loughlin, the diocese’s second bishop, Charles E. McDonnell, was also moved to the bishops’ crypt in Douglaston.
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St. Joe’s College’s New AD Hopes Bears Keep Roaring
Over the past few years, the St. Joseph’s College, Clinton Hill, athletic program has expanded across 14 varsity sports. As the program continues to grow, James Lally has taken over as the new director of athletics and recreation at the Brooklyn Campus.
Local Baseball Product Continues Career in Pros
Right-handed relief pitcher Tom Hackimer, a graduate of St. John’s University, Jamaica, who was named the 2016 Big East Pitcher of the Year, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in June. He is currently stationed with the Twins’ Class-A affiliate, the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Tablet Names Diocesan CHSAA Baseball All-Stars
With another competitive season of CHSAA baseball in the books, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2016 All-Star Team. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for submitting nominations.
Police Pipe Band Awards Scholarships to Molloy Grads
Bagpipe band members Matthew Lynch and Vincent Dionisi, who graduated from Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, recently received scholarships from the Port Authority Police Pipe Band.
Coach’s Track Journey Surpasses 100 Seasons
In his 34 years as a teacher and track coach at the school, John Donodeo has led by example in molding young men who are open to others.
Shibangi Saha
Archbishop Molloy High School
Senior Wisdom
Some thoughts from members of the Class of 2016.
TMLA’s Mariel Is Top Scorer At Tablet’s HS Press Awards
Every year, The Tablet invites all Catholic high school newspapers in the diocese to participate in a friendly competition. The editorial staff reads all submissions and chooses winners based on the quality of the work and how it serves the student body. The ceremony was a chance to honor the work of the young journalists as they strive to promote the values of truth and justice through student journalism.
New Class Enshrined in Girls’ Hall of Fame
The GCHSAA of the Diocese of Brooklyn inducted a new 11-member class to its Hall of Fame April 21 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach.