In many ways, 13-year-old Joe Petraro-Hyppolite is like a lot of boys his age. He loves to play video games and is fascinated by fire trucks. However, he differs from his teenage peers in one way — he is on the verge of graduating from college.
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Student Champions Pro-Life Cause, Wins Elusive Essay Contest
The third time’s a charm for Connor Whiffin. After not placing two years in a row, the Long Beach Catholic Regional School eighth grader was one of four winners of the school’s essay competition, the Pro-Life Oratory Contest. He wrote on why life in the womb is sacred and how to value human life.
After 146-Day NICU Hospital Stay, Baby Trinity Receives Emotional Farewell From Mercy Hospital
Trinity Taylor was born on April 24 at just 26 weeks of gestation, more than three months ahead of her July 31 due date, at just 1 lb. 14 oz.. But after 146 days in the hospital, a record length for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the hospital announced she was “heading home at a healthy 11 lbs., 8.5 oz.”
“Love, Nana” Aids Families in Need With Baby Clothes
Joan Hyland of Malverne has operated “Love, Nana,” since 2020. Now based in Rockville Centre, the nonprofit connects families with gently used baby clothes and other items for newborns.
Oldest Religious Sister in World Has Years Of Wisdom With Dash of Humor
This religious sister has nothing to prove, especially now that she is the world’s oldest.
Jewish Long Islander Leaves Home to Help Defend Israel
A soldier and a devout worshipper stand side by side, encompassed in a golden hue, in a painting on the dining room wall in the home of Jonathan and Alissa Nierenberg. It was a gift from their son, Noah, who told them the image symbolized his Jewish faith and his willingness to defend Israel.
Bishop Brennan Opens 200th Anniversary Year With Mass In The ‘Hub Of Our Diocese’
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of St. James Church (which eventually became a cathedral) as Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass there on New Year’s Day.
Haitian Americans Eager to Evaluate, Assist Earthquake-Rattled Island
Long Island’s Haitian American community is concerned about friends and relatives affected by the recent earthquake, and people want to help.
Holy Child Jesus Priest Bikes ‘100 Miles for Hope’
Father Christopher Heanue biked 100 miles on the hottest day of the year.
Distance No Barrier for Parishioners Who Commute to Carroll Gardens Parish
Michael and Illisse, both 30, make the extra effort because they feel strongly connected to Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen’s. They aren’t the only ones. A number of parishioners, who once lived near the church, still come back to Mass there every Sunday, even after they have moved away. They come from Westchester County, Long Island, Staten Island and other parts of Brooklyn.