Firefighter Patrick Brady, an 11-year veteran of the FDNY, was eulogized as a gregarious, larger-than-life character known for his fierce prowess in attacking blazes from rooftops.
St. Francis de Sales – Belle Harbor
St. Francis de Sales Displays Girl Power on the Gridiron
This spring, St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor, expanded its Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) flag football program to include sixth, seventh, and eighth grade teams comprised only of girls — the only parish in the diocese to field such a squad. While the CYO flag football league is technically a co-ed league, the vast majority of young athletes are boys.
Parishioner Finds a Cold Comfort Zone After Diving Into Faith
Margaret Tumelty’s commitment to her bi-weekly cold plunge into the Atlantic Ocean provides her with more than just the health benefits she believes the activity offers. It also helps strengthen her faith.
Msgr. Geraghty Revered for Courage During 9/11, Rockaway Plane Crash
Msgr. Martin Geraghty, who died April 9, Easter Sunday, had a diverse and distinguished priestly career. Still, fellow priests say he is especially remembered for his actions as a pastor in 2001 following the Sept. 11 attacks and the crash of an airliner at Belle Harbor two months later.