While Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating a ban on cell phones in public schools, such a move would be nothing new in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where many Catholic schools already forbid students from using the devices.
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Queens Catholic Academies Gather for Lenten Youth Rally
Hundreds of middle school students from Queens Catholic academies gathered at the Church of St. Mel for a Lenten Rally to pray and get closer to God.
Pilot of Fatal DC Crash Remembered in Brooklyn: ‘He Will Never Be Forgotten’
Capt. Jonathan Campos, the pilot of the doomed American Eagle Flight 5342 that collided with a military helicopter in midair over Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, was remembered during his funeral as a dedicated professional who had always dreamed of flying.
Diocese Announces Closure of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy Brooklyn
Faced with declining enrollment, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy in Brooklyn will permanently close at the end of this current school year. The Diocese of Brooklyn announced the decision by the academy’s board of directors on Feb. 11.
Religious Freedoms Must Be Honored by Immigration Officials
On Jan. 20, America again witnessed the peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to another. With the beginning of any new administration comes a shift in priorities, policies, and personnel. This is especially true when one of the major political parties takes the reins from the other.
Brooklyn Diocese Hosts First-Ever St. Brigid Feast Day Celebration with Standing-Room-Only Mass
The Irish Apostolate sponsored the Diocese of Brooklyn’s first-ever celebration of the feast of St. Brigid with a standing-room-only congregation at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Downtown Brooklyn.
Catholic Schools Uphold High Graduation Standards Amid State Changes
Naomi Goya, a senior at The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA), said the courses she is taking at her school are “rigorous, but in a good way,” and are putting her on a solid path toward graduation in June.
Dominican Sister at Transfiguration Renews Vows on Feast Day of Our Lady of Altagracia
Sister Yárelin Ventura renewed her vows on Jan. 21 after arriving in the United States from the Dominican Republic two months earlier.
Queens Academy Offers Students Chance to Open Doors to Faith
Megan O’Connell, an eighth grader at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Maspeth, does not plan to travel to Rome for Jubilee 2025. However, thanks to one teacher at her school, she feels she is still getting the chance to experience the spirit of the Jubilee.
Religious Gather to Celebrate Vocation and Dedication to Consecrated Life
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the final Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the start of Jubilee 2025. With the “Pilgrims of Hope” theme, he emphasized reconciliation and forgiveness for Catholics worldwide.