by Father Robert Lauder First in a Series MY FAVORITE philosopher is St. Thomas Aquinas. Of course, Thomas was primarily a theologian, but within his writings, there is a great deal of philosophy. When I studied undergraduate philosophy in the seminary, all the courses had a Thomistic emphasis, and this was also true of […]
As part of the month-long celebration of Ramadan, the Turkish Cultural Center (TCC) of Queens hosted its annual interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner July 24 at the Woodhaven Manor. Its purpose was to break bread after a long day of fasting. During Ramadan, which lasted this year from July 8 through Aug. 7, Muslims refrain from […]
by Father Robert Lauder BECAUSE THE READING of them has played a large role in my own education, I have been trying for the last 25 years to encourage people to read Catholic novels. By a Catholic novel I mean a novel whose theme is based on some Catholic dogma, or some Catholic sacramental principle or Catholic […]
The NCAA’s BIG EAST Conference will keep the name “BIG EAST,” but it will have the feel of a new conference heading into the fall sports season. Effective July 1, operations of the BIG EAST officially commenced. St. John’s University, Jamaica, remains in the conference as one of 10 member institutions: Butler University, Indianapolis Creighton […]
The Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) played host the the U.S.A. Military baseball team in an All-Star Game played June 29 at Jack Kaiser Stadium on the campus of St. John’s University, Jamaica. The game was competitive the whole way, but the ACBL hung on for a 5-3 victory. However, the true purpose of the […]
The Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) is hosting the U.S. Military in an All-Star Game to be played Saturday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Jack Kaiser Stadium on the campus of St. John’s University, Jamaica. Come out to support our troops and see a competitive game of baseball. Tickets are $10 for adults and […]
The MLB Draft took place June 6-8 and featured the best baseball talent from around the country and beyond. A handful of current and former local Catholic school players were selected and will be given the opportunity to pursue their baseball dreams. The following players from the N.Y.C. area were drafted: Colin Moran, 3B No. […]
Father Peter D. Goldbach, C.M., a Vincentian priest for 69 years, died April 30. He was 101. Born in Brooklyn, he attended Mary Immaculate Seminary in Northampton, Pa., and was ordained June 3, 1944 at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He joined the faculty of St. John’s University in 1955. He taught philosophy […]
Vincentian Father Donald J. Harrington announced his resignation May 3 as the president of St. John’s University. He had been president at St. John’s for 24 years. His resignation takes effect July 31. In a letter announcing his resignation to St. John’s faculty and students, Father Harrington said, “I do this with the firm conviction […]
It was an all night affair at Carnesecca Arena on the campus of St. John’s University, Jamaica, but that didn’t stop nearly 1,500 students and one special guest from attending the school’s “Relay for Life: Carnival for Hope” on April 20-21. Red Storm men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin was the featured speaker at the event. […]
