New York state’s Medical Aid in Dying Act goes into effect on Aug. 5, making it the 13th U.S. state, along with the District of Columbia, to authorize physician-assisted suicide.
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Secret to Long Life is Putting Faith First, Says 110-Year-Old Brooklyn Parishioner
Judith Mends, a parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, was born in Grenada on June 21, 1916 — more than 10 years before the invention of television. At 110 years old, Mends is a supercentenarian and is believed to be the world’s oldest living Grenadian.
Generations Return to Williamsburg to Honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is one of the most famous summertime events in New York City, featuring the legendary lifting of the Giglio and a street festival offering plenty of fun for the community. But at the heart of the feast is faith.
St. Francis of Assisi’s ‘Canticle’ Hymn Comes to Life at Williamsburg Church
Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary Church in Williamsburg has a new exhibition “Cantico” based on the hymn “Canticle of the Creatures” written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1225, a year before his death.
For Choosing Life, Mom Awarded $3K Kathleen Mullally Scholarship From The Bridge to Life
A newly arrived immigrant from the Dominican Republic contemplated getting an abortion until she met the executive director of The Bridge to Life, a pro-life group in Queens. She recently returned to the group with her two-year-old daughter to receive two scholarships.
Spree of Religious Statue Thefts Leave Queens Residents, Officials Shocked
A spree of thefts of religious statues from the front lawns and gardens in Howard Beach and Ozone Park has left officials, civic leaders and residents shocked and angry.
Queens Heart Attack Victim Reunites With Heroes Who Saved Her Life During Mass
A woman who suffered a near-fatal heart attack at St. Camillus Church in Queens during Palm Sunday Mass enjoyed a heartfelt reunion three months after the emergency with the men who helped save her life.
Students Find Community, Faith in New ‘SPARK’ Summer Program
In the Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School’s SPARK summer program, “SPARK” stands for: spirituality, professionalism, academics, resilience, and knowledge.
Father Patrick Keating Appointed President, CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Father Patrick Keating has been appointed president and CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, effective July 1, the organization announced. He replaces Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, who is retiring after 12 years in the role.
Brooklyn Priest’s Essay Contest Helps Kids Get in Touch With Family Roots
When Ryan Attard graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Academy in June, he was $500 richer thanks to a prize-winning essay he wrote about his family’s immigrant roots.