by Dr. Thomas Chadzutko The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2013 is “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards.” Catholic schools and academies within the Diocese of Brooklyn are noted for the quest of academic excellence and the establishment of high moral standards. This year’s theme celebrates and recognizes the constant attention that Catholic educators pay to […]
Italian-Americans celebrated their history, faith and culture on the streets of Bensonhurst at the 31st annual Brooklyn Columbus Parade, sponsored by the Federation of Italian American Organizations, last Saturday, Oct. 6. Festivities began with a 10:15 a.m. bilingual Mass celebrated in English and Italian by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at St. Athanasius Church, Bensonhurst. Special concelebrants […]
What did you do the summer before your senior year in high school? Maybe you had a part-time job, were busy filling out college applications or even lounged each day on the beach. Fort Greene native Lia Neal had different plans this summer, mainly swimming for her country in London at the Olympics. Neal was […]
