St. Mel parishioner Nick Baker works as a member of the New York Mets grounds crew.
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Faith, Family, Football Were ‘North Stars’ for Late Owner of Chicago Bears
When Virginia Halas McCaskey died Feb. 6 at age 102, a nonstop flood of remembrance and gratitude enveloped the sports world and social media.
Kansas City Bishop Eyes ‘Three-Peat’ for Charity in Bishops’ Super Bowl LIX Wager
When it comes to the pressures associated with being the shepherd of a diocese, it doesn’t get much easier than advocating for your community’s football team.
The Catholic School Roots of Football’s Iconic ‘Hail Mary’
Super Bowl LIX is upon us, and this year’s big game features the perennial powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs against the mighty Philadelphia Eagles.
Former Knicks’ Fan-Favorite Starks Graces St. Kevin Court
Once again, the green and gold of the parish gymnasium at St. Kevin in Flushing turned into a sea of orange and blue … at least for one morning.
‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker Dies at 90, Archbishop Once Said He ‘Loved Playing the Fool’
Bob Uecker, known throughout the United States as “Mr. Baseball” died January 16 at the age of 90.
Fernando Valenzuela is ‘Alive and Present in Our Hearts,’ Says Homilist at Funeral Mass
Just as Fernando Valenzuela tipped his eyes to heaven during his famous windup when he pitched, so did the hundreds of faithful who flocked to his funeral in Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Nov. 6.
The 2024 New York Mets: OMG, What a Ride!
In Catholicism, the sacrament of reconciliation is a core value of our faith since it absolves us of our sins, cleanses our souls, and brings us closer to God.
Pete Rose’s Death Reignites Debate on Hall of Fame Prospects
The baseball world has lost a legend. A controversial one, but a legend nonetheless.
Dikembe Mutombo, Beloved NBA Superstar with Georgetown University Roots, Dies at 58
A beloved NBA superstar who got his start on the Georgetown University courts died Sept. 30. Dikembe Mutombo, class of 1991, passed away at age 58 from brain cancer.