Father Timothy J. Hirten, a former professional basketball player who was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in 1993, died on Aug. 16 at the age of 66.
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Pandemic Can’t Stop Rockaway Summer Hoops Tradition
Despite the pandemic, the St. Francis de Sales Summer Classic took place.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 22
The St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, Athletics Department announced that it will be virtually packing the Daniel Lynch Gymnasium at the Pope Physical Education Center this summer.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 15
Jim Grillo, formerly the co-athletic director at St. Edmund Prep H.S., is now the principal of Holy Trinity H.S.
When the Time Comes, CYO Will Return to Play Safely
The diocesan CYO is working extra hard to ensure a safe return to youth sports.
Sports Round-Up June 13
A number of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers have ties to the diocesan parishes that make up the Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens.
Sports Round-Up June 6
Here’s how some local boys’ CHSAA basketball players and coaches fared in the annual Basketball Coaches Association of New York awards.
Baxter’s Amazin’ Catch Still a Lasting Image from Johan’s No-Hitter
Mike Baxter’s spectacular catch eight years ago preserved Johan Santana’s historic no-hitter.
Lessons from the Game Still Drive Slugging Softball Sister
Sister Shirlee Tremont played Division I softball in college and is still involved with the local game.
CYO Mourns Loss of Influential Track Lifer John Bennett
The CYO has sadly lost track icon John Bennett, who devoted nearly 50 years to the youth organization.
