Severe thunderstorms didn’t dampen the focus, spirit, enthusiasm and drive of the hundreds of children and parents who attended the opening liturgy and family barbecue celebrating the commencement of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy in Park Slope this summer. The crowds gathered at Holy Name of Jesus Church to celebrate one of the newest […]
Irish Catholic heritage was on display at the 37th annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Park Slope on March 18. This year’s theme was “Faith, History, Tribute and Remembrance.” Festivities began with morning Mass, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros at Holy Name Church. Following breakfast in Shepherd’s Hall, local parishes, schools, Knights […]
The 37th annual Irish-American Parade will be held in Park Slope on Sunday, March 18. The day begins at Holy Name Church with 9 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros. Grand Marshal John Ridge will lead the marchers starting from Prospect Park West and 15th St. Aides to the Marshal include Donald Kent, […]
Remembering their duty to those who are struggling, the community at St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope, has worked to make the holiday season a little brighter for the women of Providence House and their children. Continuing the school’s yearly tradition, Sister Anne Lally, C.S.J., campus minister, collected Christmas gifts from the school to be delivered […]
