New Academy in Bay Ridge

When the students of St. Patrick Catholic Academy, Bay Ridge, began their school year, it was the start of a new academic and spiritual journey. Unlike the previous 150 opening days in St. Patrick’s history, it marked its debut as an independent Catholic academy run by a board of directors. Principal Andrea D’Emic and staff […]

‘Halo’ of Fame Dinner Dance

Holy Angels Academy, Bay Ridge, will hold its Halo of Fame Dinner Dance on Saturday, Sept. 28. The celebration begins with Mass in the church at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing in the gym. This year’s inductees will be Mrs. Mary Brannan, Jim Clark, the Moloney family, the Mulligan family and the Nastro […]

17 New Deacons Ordained (with slideshow)

Seventeen men were ordained permanent deacons May 24 by Auxiliary Bishop Frank Caggiano, Vicar General of the diocese, at Our Lady of Angels Church, Bay Ridge. They have been assigned to serve their home parishes; several were named to two parishes to assist with local needs. The new deacons come from varied ethnic backgrounds; 10 […]

Xaverian Football Player Featured in Hurricane Sandy Video

From Xaverian H.S. A film made by Dylan Issing and Raimi Fasula-Moore features Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, sophomore, Luke Schreiner.  Entitled “Sandy,” the short film interviews Luke about the devastation of Hurricane Sandy on his community, Breezy Point. The film is being featured in the Our City, My Story segment of the Tribeca Film Festival, […]

Former Xaverian Teacher Was A Brother for 64 Years

Brother Ronald A. Bonti, C.F.X., 80, a member of the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier for nearly 64 years, died March 14 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Born in Brooklyn, he was a graduate of St. Michael’s H.S., Sunset Park. He entered the Xaverian Brothers in September of 1949 and was […]

Seeing Green: 20th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bay Ridge

  Sister Virginia Lake, C.S.J., of Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, served as Grand Marshal of the 20th annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Other contingents included Xaverian H.S. Pipes and Drums, Bishop Kearney’s Marching Band, St. Ephrem’s Cheerleaders, St. Patrick’s School, Holy Angels Academy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. Middle, Congressman Michael […]

The 1990 Xaverian City Championship baseball team (Photo by Jim Mancari)

Xaverian Hall of Fame Welcomes 1990 City Championship Baseball Team

The 1990 City Championship varsity baseball team was inducted into the Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, Hall of Fame March 9. Thirteen members of that team returned to accept the honor, and the team’s head coach, Lou Piccola, spoke on the team’s behalf. Joining the team on the auditorium screen via Skype was Jay Gavigan, a […]

CSW2013: Holy Angels Catholic Academy

  A Forerunner in Catholic Education   Holy Angels Catholic Academy is the first Catholic co-ed academy in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. Established in 2009, the former home of Our Lady of Angels School has reinvented itself to grow into the new model of Catholic education while still maintaining the same core values […]

CSW2013: Fontbonne Hall Academy

Cherishing Our History As We Build the Future   For 75 years, Fontbonne Hall Academy has been the sparkling gem of a school on 99th St. and Shore Rd. in Bay Ridge. Her alumnae have gone out into the world as educators, scientists, engineers, physicians and mathematicians, supported by a strong STEM curriculum. Classroom instruction […]

CSW2013: St. Anselm School, Bay Ridge

Embraces Mission of Stewardship   There’s a simple mission thriving at St. Anselm’s Catholic School in Bay Ridge – Stewardship. What Time Is It? At St. Anselm Catholic School, it is always time for stewardship. Whether it’s through frequent daily prayer, the educational interactions among teachers and students, or simply passing one another in the […]