Medina Named AD at Cathedral Prep

Larry Medina has been named athletic director at Cathedral Prep and Seminary, Elmhurst. He will also serve as the head cross-country coach.

Obituary: Sister Margaret Casey, R.S.M.

Sister Margaret Casey, R.S.M., 79, formerly Sister Mary Xavier, a Sister of Mercy for 61 years, died at Maria Regina Residence in Brentwood, L.I., Aug. 13.

Dream Big: St. Francis College

Founded more than 150 years ago by the Franciscan Brothers, the mission of St. Francis has always been to help young people achieve their life dreams of personal and professional success by making a quality college education more affordable.

Tablet TALK: Jamaica Garden Honors Mary

This week’s Tablet TALK features a Mary Garden in Jamaica, has details about a Cursillo gathering this weekend and in time for Father’s Day, salutes a special dad who is also the Brooklyn Bar Association’s new president.

Father John James Purvey

Father John James Purvey, 81, a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Md., and former Brooklyn Franciscan Brother for 29 years, died Feb. 28. A funeral Mass was celebrated by Baltimore Archbishop William Lori.

A Gentleman Educator

Dear Editor: Thank you for the informative death notice about Dr. Robert Muccigrosso (May 23). I wish to shed some light on Robert Muccigrosso, the man. Bob, as the assistant principal at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, hired me to teach at the school in August of 1973. That began 42 years of mentorship and great friendship.

Sister Noraleen Murphy, C.S.J.

Sister Noraleen Murphy, C.S.J., a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 69 years, died May 3 in Maria Regina Residence. In 1946 she entered the congregation from the parish of St. Joseph, Brooklyn. She earned her bachelor’s degree in math from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, 1957; in sociology from […]

Sister Angela Esposito, C.S.J.

Sister Angela Esposito, C.S.J., a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 70 years, died May 11 at Maria Regina Residence. She entered the congregation in 1946 from St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Brooklyn. She earned her bachelor’s degree in French from Manhattan College in 1956, and from St. John’s University in 1958. […]

Robert M. Muccigrosso

Former High School Principal Dies Following Surgery

Robert M. Muccigrosso, 73, longtime Catholic educator and Bay Ridge resident, died May 13 following bypass surgery. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anselm Church, Bay Ridge, May 16. A graduate of Fordham University, New York University and Hofstra University, his professional career includes a total of 17 years as the principal […]