Once again, the green and gold of the parish gymnasium at St. Kevin in Flushing turned into a sea of orange and blue … at least for one morning.
CYO
Journalist Covering Chiefs Historic NFL Run Has CYO Ties to Diocese
Pete Sweeney, a former Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athlete and student at Our Lady of the Snows, North Floral Park, has covered the Chiefs since 2014, a tenure that has included Super Bowl victories in 2020, 2023, and 2024. Sweeney’s love of sports began in the CYO, where he played basketball and soccer at the parish.
New York City Marathon a Thrill for CYO Track Coaches
For the 53rd time, the TCS New York City Marathon — a major highlight of the fall sports scene — traversed the five boroughs on Sunday, Nov. 3. As always, our diocese was well represented by
parishioners throughout Brooklyn and Queens. This year, several Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track coaches participated in the race or passionately cheered on the runners along the 26.2-mile course.
Fund to Support CYO Set Up in Honor of Late City Councilman Paul Vallone
It has been three months since Paul Vallone, the former City Councilman and a Catholic, died unexpectedly from a heart attack at just 56 years old.
CYO Inducts New Class of Hall of Famers at Dinner
For the first time since 2019, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens hosted its Hall of Fame induction dinner.
Sports Round-Up July 15
Longtime radio host and Brooklyn’s own Brandon Tierney has a new partner — Sal Licata — on WFAN weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sports Round-Up June 24
On the day of the Terriers’ city championship victory, former teammates Ray Nash and Peter Callahan each threw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Sports Round-Up June 17
After spending three seasons with the St. John’s University, Jamaica, baseball team, left-handed pitcher Joe LaSorsa recently made his Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Hoops Homecoming for New Holy Cross High School Coach
Billy Turnage has returned to his high school alma mater, Holy Cross H.S., to take over as boys’ varsity basketball coach.
No Distance Too Long to Support Childhood Cancer Research
Resurrection Parish CYO track coach James Ditucci-Cappiello ran the Rock the Ridge 50-mile race to support the Gianna Effect Foundation.