Decades after his heroic death, family, friends, and fellow officers gathered at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor Patrolman Pat Canavan — an off-duty NYPD officer killed while trying to stop a street fight in Bay Ridge.
History
Defending Faith: Brooklyn’s Fight Against Nativist Violence in 1854
In 1854, anti-Catholic mobs in Williamsburg threatened to burn down Ss. Peter and Paul Parish. Father Sylvester Malone, his parishioners, and Mayor William Wall defended Brooklyn’s Catholic community against nativist violence.
How a Norbertine Religious Sister’s Visions Led to the Feast of Corpus Christi
In the early 13th century, the church faithful were abstaining from receiving holy Communion. It wasn’t that they were not devoted to the Eucharist, but they believed they were unworthy to consume the body of Christ — a belief that was not discouraged by many of the clergy.
NYPD’s ‘Italian Sherlock Holmes’ Honored With Headstone Nearly a Century Later
It took nearly 100 years, but the Pucciano family finally got to say a proper goodbye to NYPD Detective Joseph Pucciano, famous for his savvy investigative skills and crime-fighting abilities in New York City.
Only In Print: Bay Ridge Catholic Principal’s Book Trilogy Is a Trek Through History
As the principal of Bay Ridge Catholic Academy, Gary M. Williams has plenty of lessons to teach his students. But one of the most important lessons he can pass on to them is the value of perseverance.
Only In Print: Cathedral Holds Relics of the Diocese’s Past
As the seat of the Bishop of Brooklyn, the Cathedral Basilica of St. James holds many treasures for history lovers.
Let Them Speak: How Much Does a Person’s History Affect Them?
History. Strange how much it truly impacts an identity, whether it be a nation or an individual. It’s a person’s kryptonite. Until it’s not— at least for some.
Pope’s Astronomer Says Moon Landing Milestone Offers Lesson in Hope
Fifty years ago this month, millions of eyes around the world were glued to the sky as the Apollo 11 spacecraft blasted into orbit, carrying the astronauts who would become the first human beings to set foot on the moon.