Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s classic television preaching returns to the spotlight as remastered episodes air again, introducing a new generation to the pioneering Catholic communicator who helped shape faith in the media age.
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Archbishop Sheen Generating New Interest Among Senior Priests, Religious
As Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s cause for sainthood gains momentum, senior priests and religious in the Diocese of Brooklyn reflect on his lasting influence — and how renewed interest is introducing a new generation to the pioneering televangelist.
Diocese of Brooklyn Pursuing ‘Global Resolution’ to Abuse Claims
The Diocese of Brooklyn is pursuing a “global resolution” to resolve the approximately 1,100 remaining sex abuse cases brought against it, Bishop Robert Brennan announced in a Feb. 12 letter to the faithful.
Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Closures of Seven Catholic Academies
Seven Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens will permanently close at the end of the school year in June, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced on Feb. 11. Officials cited sustained enrollment declines, coupled with ongoing fiscal challenges, as the main reasons
Leader of Notre Dame Sisters Returns to Halls of St. Saviour High School in Brooklyn
Sister Nancy Gilchriest has ties to St. Saviour High School that go back nearly 50 years. She belongs to the Class of 1979, returned to teach math, and has frequently come back to attend events. But when she visited on Feb. 2, her status had changed significantly.
St. John’s University ROTC Cadet’s Journey to U.S. Military Began in His Native China
Yechao Li, a senior at St. John’s University, is looking forward to graduating in May and stepping into his future, having already made an arduous journey to get to this point. Li has come from China — fleeing religious persecution in his native country and finding freedom.
Nearly 100 Religious Sisters, Brothers Celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life in Queens
The religious sisters attending the World Day for Consecrated Life event at St. John’s University represented different cultures, languages, and ministries, but they celebrated a shared mission — living the Gospel as servants of the universal Church.
‘Better to Be Prepared’: Catholic School Educators Learn Potential Life‑Saving Tactics in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Alexandria Bay, a teacher at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy in Jackson Heights, was one of nearly 100 teachers from five Catholic schools in Queens who spent the morning at St. Leo Catholic Academy in Corona on Jan. 20 taking part in a training on how to protect themselves and their students in the event of a school shooting.
There’s Room for All Religions at Saint Saviour Catholic Academy
When Ramya Ramakrishnan and her husband, Tanuj Palvia, were deciding where to send their daughter, Sahaana, and son, Rohan, to school, all it took was one visit to Saint Saviour Catholic Academy to convince the couple it was the right fit.
At Queens Catholic School, Wellness Center Gets Good Grades
A former classroom at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy is home to its new Wellness Center, a meditation space where students can spend quiet time as part of their religion class.