St. Ephrem’s Surpasses Its Appeal Goal

Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, Diocesan Vicar for Development, presents Msgr. Peter Kain, pastor of St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights, and members of the parish with a check for more than $29,000, representing the amount that St. Ephrem has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish […]

Diocese’s Farewell to Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan (with slideshow)

St. Ephrem’s parish, Dyker Heights, the church of the late Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan’s baptism and childhood, was the scene for his Mass of Christian Burial on June 12. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the main celebrant. He was joined by 13 bishops, about 130 priests and 1,000 relatives, parishioners and friends. Msgr. Joseph P. Nagle, […]

A Slice of Life

Grand Knight Camillo Casano and Deputy Grand Knight Vincent Gentile help the Sisters of Life slice the cake at a dinner in their honor at the Archbishop Hughes Knights of Columbus Council No. 481 in Dyker Heights. For the story, see The Editor’s Space.    Photo © Ed Wilkinson

CSW2013: St. Ephrem School, Dyker Heights

  Providing Educational Excellence in a Catholic Atmosphere   Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 27, St. Ephrem School, Dyker Heights, will celebrate Catholic Schools Week by exploring the many ways this year’s theme: “Catholic Schools: Raise the Standards” applies to our educational community.  Every year, Catholic Schools Week highlights St. Ephrem’s ties to the parish and […]

CSW2013: St. Bernadette School, Dyker Heights

Sixty Years of Excellence   We have much to be proud of and much for which to be grateful to God here at St. Bernadette School in Dyker Heights!  We were awarded the NCLB National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award for 2008! We continue to hold this unique honor. In the past 12 years, […]