St. John’s Preparatory High School senior Rihanna Bonilla is using her new sewing skills to make an impact far beyond the classroom.
Immaculate Conception – Astoria Queens
Flour Power: Queens Baker Makes New Batch of Papal Delights
When the papal conclave elected a new pope on May 8, Maria Notaro of La Guli Pastry Shop in Astoria was all in on creating a new batch of pope-themed cookies.
Catholics Find Pros and Cons of New Casino Project
A new casino planned for a parking lot next to Citi Field could be the next economic boon for Queens or a generator of societal ills, according to neighborhood Catholics.
UPDATE: Astoria Man Indicted for Destruction of Baby Jesus Statue at Queens Church
Police have made an arrest of a suspect who walked into Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria and smashed a statue of the Baby Jesus following Mass on April 6.
The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.
Cookies Bearing Likeness of Pope Francis Given after Mass to Rikers Island Inmates
Maria Notaro of La Guli Pastry Shop in Astoria has revised her cookie recipe that commemorated Pope Francis’s 2015 visit to New York City. She recently shared a batch of the treats with people trying to grow in the faith, even while incarcerated at Rikers Island.
Vet Honored by Parish, Knights, School Kids in Astoria
Bill LaCovara of Astoria rattles off names, dates, and places of every major naval engagement in the Pacific during the last two years of World War II. He was there, serving aboard two destroyers — USS Wadleigh and USS Prichett. He was honored on Flag Day, June 14, at his parish, Immaculate Conception – Astoria.
Native of Cuba Hopes to Teach Kids and Serve the Sick in the Diocese
Deacon Ernesto Alonso worked as a personal chef specializing in kosher cuisine before deciding to complete his lifelong ambition to be a priest. He is among four transitional deacons who will be Saturday, June 3 in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Only In Print: Immaculate Conception Honors Deceased Vets
On Saturday, Nov. 6, between All Souls Day and Veterans Day, parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria, honored their beloved deceased veterans.
Graffiti Found on Queens Church, Investigation Ongoing
In the latest in a sudden rash of vandalism attacks at churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn, black spray-painted graffiti was found on the exterior of Immaculate Conception Church on June 8.
May Crowning: Honoring the Blessed Virgin Around the Diocese of Brooklyn
May Crowning is a traditional Catholic ritual held during the month of May. The tradition honors Mary and the “Queen of May.”