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Diocese of Brooklyn
Anchored In Prayer, Local Vocations Committee Tackles Priest Shortage
At Our Lady of Hope Church, parishioners are working to solve the Catholic Church’s shortage of priests one prayer at a time. The Vocations Committee leads a parish-wide effort to pray for vocations — an endeavor that lasts throughout the year.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Diocese of Brooklyn Schools Outperform NY State Results
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn outperformed their public school counterparts in statewide reading and math tests. And one school, Our Lady of Martyrs Catholic Academy in Forest Hills, stood out for its high scores.
Bay Ridge Catholic Schools Alum Wants Same Opportunity for Others as ‘Angel’ Donor for Futures in Education
John Rindone, a member of Gen Z, is eager to help kids in Gen Alpha get a leg up in life. Rindone, 27, and his fiancé, Nicole, donate money each year to Futures in Education, the organization that provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
After Accident Injures Two, Xaverian Students Lead Push for Safer Streets
In the wake of a serious accident in which two Xaverian High School students were struck by a car and injured while walking home from school, three fellow students have created a campaign to improve safety on local streets.
Annual Catholic Youth Day Celebration Reaches Record-High Number
On Nov. 15 the diocese welcomed a record 1,853 young Catholics to its annual Catholic Youth Day celebration — a number Father James Kuroly, director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese, attributed to the dedication of youth ministers.
Trailblazing Teacher Pioneered Diversity in New York Catholic Schools
In 1963, Pearl Bernardin, now 87, was one of the first black teachers in the diocese. Unbeknownst to her, she would go on to become a pioneer in diversifying Catholic school faculties throughout the metro area.
‘Resilience and Strength’ of Jamaicans Heralded Amid Widespread Disaster of Hurricane Melissa
As Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston, Jamaica, spoke with people in the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, he was amazed by their faith and fortitude in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
Currents News Reporter Has 26.2 Reasons to Be Proud After First NYC Marathon
As a reporter for Currents News, Katie Vasquez can usually be found running after a breaking news story. But on Nov. 2, the intrepid reporter was running for an entirely different reason. Vasquez was one of an estimated 55,000 runners who participated in the New York City Marathon.
Holy Cross High School Students Anxiously Await Arts, Technology and Athletics Center in Queens
Holy Cross High School is putting the finishing touches on a new $8 million building that will house a dance studio, computer lab, robotics lab, fitness room, and other amenities in preparation for an opening in January — in time for the start of the spring semester.