This fall, four former members of the St. Francis Prep varsity cheerleading team are all now teammates once again for the St. John’s University cheer squad.
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Former St. John’s Track Star Hitting Her Stride as a Nun
Former St. John’s track star Jacqueline Gallagher is trading the starting line for a spiritual path as she prepares to profess her first vows with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, embracing a lifelong journey of faith.
Largest Donation in SJU History Funds Basketball Facility, Student Scholarships
After decades of supporting Catholic education, William Janetschek is investing in its future at St. John’s University, unlike anyone has before — gifting the university a $32.5 million donation last month.
Diocese of Brooklyn, St. John’s University Partner to Support Future Catholic School Teachers
Jill Anzalone, a rising freshman at St. John’s University, has long harbored a desire to become a Catholic school teacher.
Aspiring U.S. Intelligence Officer Finds Her New Faith at St. John’s
Freshman Priscilla Ortiz found peace, purpose, and a renewed faith through St. John’s University’s OCIA program, receiving her Catholic sacraments while preparing to serve as a future Army intelligence officer.
Painting in Memory: St. John’s University Students Create Mosaic Tribute to Pope Francis
On April 23, students, faculty, and religious at St. John’s gathered outside the university’s St. Thomas More Church to create a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis.
Ministry Creates ‘Sense of Belonging’ for St. John’s Hispanic Catholic Students
Recognizing that almost a quarter of St. John’s University students are Latino, the school’s campus ministry has added a biweekly Spanish Mass at the St. Thomas More Church on campus. The Mass, held every other Wednesday, is the first of its kind at the school.
Diocesan Ties Run Deep for St. John’s Director of Athletics
In just a few short months, St. John’s University’s new vice president and director of athletics Ed Kull has truly experienced a storm of emotions … a Red Storm, that is.
Religious Gather to Celebrate Vocation and Dedication to Consecrated Life
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the final Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the start of Jubilee 2025. With the “Pilgrims of Hope” theme, he emphasized reconciliation and forgiveness for Catholics worldwide.
NYPD Nabs Rick Pitino Burglary Suspect
By The Tablet Staff Police from the 107th Precinct have arrested a Long Island City man in connection with the robbery of St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office. Emanuel Yakubov was nabbed at 9 p.m. Friday, according to a NYPD arrest record. Yakubov, 25, was charged with third-degree burglary, petit larceny, third-degree criminal […]