Kings County Family Court Judge Mary R. O’Donoghue is receiving the St. Thomas More Award at the 2015 Great Irish Fair.
St. John’s University
Opportunity to Dialogue
Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. offers us an opportunity to reflect on the key role that not only do our primary and secondary schools serve in the passing on of faith, but also the major impact that the Catholic colleges and universities have in the Christian education and formation of our people.
St. John’s Rookie Earns Conference Honors
Christina Bellero, a freshman on the St. John’s University, Jamaica, women’s soccer team, was named the Big East Conference Offensive Player and Rookie of the Week.
Obituary: Sister Mary Margaret Duffy, O.P.
Sister Mary Margaret Duffy, O.P., a Sister of St. Dominic, Amityville, L.I., for 86 years, died Aug. 26. She was 102.
Steubenville NYC: Eager Youth Listen for Call
The Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University, Jamaica, was filled with nearly 2,000 teens screaming, crying and stomping last weekend, but when the guest of honor came to the forefront, all became still.
Mets’ Draftee Decides to Stay in School
The New York Mets drafted St. John’s and former Archbishop Molloy star Tom Hackimer, but he has chosen to return to school to wrap up his degree.
Great Biology Teacher at SJU
Dear Editor: Dr. Alfred V. Liberti, (1916-2014), founder, professor and chairperson of the Biology Department at St. John’s University, was an excellent teacher and administrator, as well as a warm mentor and person.
1,000 Boys and Girls Compete as the Rockaways Watch (with video)
For two months each summer, the St. Francis schoolyard is the place to be. More than 1,000 boys and girls ages five through 18 compete on 90 teams, making the classic one of the largest basketball leagues in the city.
Msgr. Feldhaus Becomes Diocese’s Oldest Priest
The 95th birthday of Msgr. Eugene Feldhaus was recently celebrated by friends and family at Café Cardini, New Hyde Park.
A Teammate’s View of a Controversial Moment
A former Olympic runner remembers when teammates raised a fist to give the “Black Power” salute.