The City Council has voted unanimously to pass legislation to double the fines for vandalizing houses of worship, as the city continues to grapple with disturbing incidents at religious institutions.
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Only in Print: 19 Students Receive Holy Spirit Through Rite of Confirmation
Students from Catholic high schools throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn assembled on Sunday, May 16, to receive God’s greatest gift — the Holy Spirit — during the Annual High School Rite of Confirmation service held at American Martyrs Church in Bayside, Queens.
Only in Print: Catholics Pray for Expectant Mothers During Diocese’s First Monthly ‘Witness For Life’ Event
Catholics braved cold, rainy weather on May 8 to recite the Holy Rosary for more than an hour during the Diocese of Brooklyn’s first outdoor Witness For Life event.
Only In Print: Singing Mother’s Praises on Her Special Day
In 1865 American poet William Ross Wallace published a poem celebrating motherhood entitled “What Rules the World.”
Only In Print: Navigating the Mystery, Miracle of Birth
When asked what a “doula” is, people often aren’t sure how to respond. Although, some might suggest it’s another term for “midwife.” Not so, say trained and certified doulas.
Only in Print: Local Songwriter Has Donna Summer And ‘Bad Girls’ to Thank for Success
“Heaven Knows” that Ed Hokenson has written dozens of songs that major artists have recorded over the years, and he credits all of his success to his deep Catholic faith.
Only in Print: Archbishop Molloy Town Hall Reflects On Black Identity in the Workplace
At its inaugural town hall discussion last month, Archbishop Molloy High School’s new Council for Diversity & Inclusion posed a community-wide question: “What does black excellence mean to you?”
Only in Print: A Reunion 50 Years in The Making
While baking in their kitchen to the sounds of classic rock, siblings Monica Schuss and John Tomanelli work in tandem: As one scoops out cups of sugar, the other looks through the pantry for mixing bowls. Baking is one of their favorite things to do together since meeting each other for the first time two years ago.
Only in Print: Brooklyn FDNY Hero Climbs the Ladder
In a career climb that epitomizes that of a consummate public servant, Daniel Flynn has reached the top rung.
Only In Print: ‘I Felt All Alone After My Abortion’
Theresa Bonopartis can still remember how it felt to be a pregnant teenager with nowhere to turn.