Sports Round-Up Dec. 17

Two sisters have shown the utmost poise in the realm of sports following the sudden death of their mother.

CYO Fall Soccer Champs

The 2016 Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) fall soccer season wrapped up recently at Aviator Sports Complex, Marine Park.

75-Year-Old St. Mel’s Puts on a New Look

Surrounded by dozens of priests and hundreds of parishioners, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio rededicated the newly refurbished St. Mel’s Church Sept. 9. The parish is marking 75 years of service to the Flushing and Whitestone communities.

St. Mel Catholic Academy

St. Mel’s Catholic Academy serves Whitestone and Flushing with a dedicated staff and strong leadership, bringing academic excellence to students in grades nursery through eighth.

Being Close to Pope Is An Amazing Experience

When Pope Francis made his way to the Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy) vigil site at Brzegi, Poland, he was a welcome sight. To and from the field, the World Youth Day pilgrims had walked around 11 miles.

12 New Acolytes on Road to the Diaconate

Twelve men who are studying to become permanent deacons for the parishes in Brooklyn and Queens, were admitted as Acolytes June 22 at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Auxiliary Bishop James Massa presided.

Tablet TALK: Dio Vi Benedicta Father Pham

This week’s Tablet TALK features special recognition for a beloved priest in Astoria, new altar servers in Canarsie and Flushing, a vocation opportunity and much, much more.