As the seat of the Bishop of Brooklyn, the Cathedral Basilica of St. James holds many treasures for history lovers.
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Only In Print: Pope’s Climate Change Message Inspires Artist To Feed the Hungry In Soho
A mural depicting an image of Pope Francis that can be found on the wall outside the Little Cupcake Bakeshop at 30 Prince St., was painted by an artist who goes by the single name of Delphinoto.
Only In Print: Saints Outsell Santas in Shop for Christmas Items
The expression “Put Christ Back in Christmas” isn’t just a popular saying in Brooklyn. This season, people decorating their homes for the holidays are increasingly bypassing Santa Claus dolls and opting instead for faith-based items like Nativity scenes.
Only In Print: Archdiocese Officially Hands Dorothy Day’s Sainthood Cause to the Vatican
Documents supporting the cause for sainthood for social activist and devout Catholic Dorothy Day are now signed, sealed, and about to be delivered to the Vatican.
Only In Print: Marching to the Beat of His Own Drum
Former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly’s love of law enforcement has been well documented. What people may not know about Kelly is his other love.
Only In Print: St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Offers ‘Different Type of Learning’
The fully remote St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Online Academy in the Diocese of Brooklyn is thriving as parents seek alternatives for their children.
Only In Print: Welcome to Brooklyn!
Scenes from the Installation Mass of the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert J. Brennan.
Only In Print: European Visitors Share Tearful Reunions As Travel Ban Departs
The Biden administration officially lifted the travel ban on Monday, Nov. 8. A day later, families and loved ones tearfully reunited at border crossings and airports.
Only In Print: CYO Indoor Sports to Resume on Parish-by-Parish Basis
After a long layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) indoor sports are starting up again in the Diocese of Brooklyn. But whether or not a child can participate at their local church will depend on the church’s pastor.
Only In Print: Sainthood for Father Capodanno Can Now Be Considered Under New Criteria
For the way he lived, and the way he died, there are those who believe that Father Vincent Capodanno deserves to be beatified and ultimately canonized as a saint.