For three decades, visitors to Aqueduct Racetrack, who came to place bets or just to watch thoroughbreds run, passed a bronze plaque commemorating the time the venue was visited by a saint.
Knights of Columbus
Veterans Gather to Pray for Fr. Vincent Capodanno on 59th Anniversary of His Death
Military veterans and members of the Knights of Columbus gathered for a prayer service for Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno on Sept. 4, the 59th anniversary of his death. Fr. Capodanno, a navy chaplain, was killed in the Vietnam War.
Knights of Columbus Mark Founder’s Birthday at St. Bernadette Church in Brooklyn
Members of the Knights of Columbus Archbishop John Hughes Council joined parishioners at The Shrine Church of St. Bernadette to pray the rosary next to a statue of the organization’s founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, on Aug. 11, which they donated to the Church earlier this year.
Feast for Blessed Father McGivney Celebrated to Inspire Clergy to be Like Him
Members of the Knights of Columbus came to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Aug. 13 to honor their founder, Blessed Father Michael McGivney.
Two Founding Members Honored at Knights of Columbus Council 5103’s 65th Anniversary in Queens
The Msgr. Sherman Council 5103 Knights of Columbus in Glendale is celebrating its 65th Anniversary, and its two surviving original members — Don Gander and John Hickey.
Sign of the Times: How the Knights of Columbus Are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Knights of Columbus members in Queens are reminding their fellow citizens that God should be a part of the nation’s birthday bash.
Catholic Aid Organizations Remain ‘United in Hope’ for Ukraine as War Rages On
Several Catholic aid organizations are affirming they remain “united in hope” for Ukraine, as Russia’s war on that nation relentlessly rages on.
The Art of Faith: The Tablet’s ‘Christ Is Risen’ Contest Awards Student Artists From the Diocese
Eighteen students attending Catholic schools and academies within the Diocese of Brooklyn were honored on April 22 for artwork they submitted to The Tablet’s “Christ Is Risen” Art Contest.
East Meadow Parish Installs Blessed McGivney Statue: ‘A Long Time Coming’
On April 12, members of the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes of Pope Pius XII Council 4422 processed across the parking lot of St. Raphael Parish for the blessing of a new statue of Blessed Michael McGivney.
Catholic School Students Bring Christmas Spirit to Life in Annual Art Contest
Creativity and faith took center stage as The Tablet celebrated the winners of its annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” art contest. More than 300 young artists from 24 Catholic schools participated, showcasing artwork that reflected the true meaning of Christmas.