Father William F. Sweeney, a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese for 35 years, is receiving the 2016 Great Irish Fair’s Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., Memorial Award.
Holy Family – Fresh Meadows Queens
Being Close to Pope Is An Amazing Experience
When Pope Francis made his way to the Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy) vigil site at Brzegi, Poland, he was a welcome sight. To and from the field, the World Youth Day pilgrims had walked around 11 miles.
WYD Report: First Encounter with Pope (with slideshow)
“Once the pope came out everyone’s spirits lifted up,” Goncalves said. “They ran to the gate to see a glimpse of him. Everyone wanted to be part of it.”
Excitement Reigned as Local WYD Pilgrims Prepared for Takeoff
The last group of pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered at John F. Kennedy Airport to fly to Poland for World Youth Day on July 25. Despite weather delays, pilgrims remained upbeat and hopeful to live out their faith with millions of other young Catholics.
Swim Strong Event Teaches Water Safety
While all sports aid in the development of the body, mind and soul, swimming is the only sport that can directly save lives. In honor of National Water Safety Awareness Month, the local Swim Strong Foundation hosted its fourth annual Water Safety Awareness Day.
Holy Family Parish at 75
A Fresh Meadows parish once known to be composed of “the tent people,” celebrated the closing of its 75th anniversary year, sitting in wooden pews with light streaming in from the stained-glass windows.
Sister Margaret Jogues Ednie, C.S.J.
Sister Margaret Jogues Ednie, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 69 years, died at Maria Regina Residence in Brentwood on Nov. 2.
Tablet TALK: Midwood Children Donate Toys
This week’s Tablet Talk highlights gift givers in Flatlands, new altar servers in Bay Ridge, a special event for Catholics who teach in public schools and much more.
Lots Happening With Diocesan CYO Program
Now that the school year is in full swing, that means it’s a busy time for the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) program.
He’ll Run for Life at Philadelphia Marathon
While NYC Marathon runners will hit the city streets this weekend, Whitestone resident Brendan Flynn still has three weeks to train for the Philadelphia Marathon – and he’s running for a cause close to his heart.