Going Red in the Rockaways

Students, faculty and staff at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy, Rockaway Beach, recently held a red dress down day to support National Wear Red Day to bring attention to the problem of heart disease in women.

Deacon Logue Served in Rockaway

A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Patrick J. Logue, 55, was celebrated Nov. 7 at St. Rose of Lima Church, Rockaway Beach. He died Nov. 5.

St. Rose Academy Tops In Pope Doll Contest

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy won the “Celebrate Family” papal photo project, and the Rockaway Beach school received a big box of treasures to remember Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S.

Father Bradley Honored on Retirement from Charities

In honor of his longtime service as coordinator of Services for Persons with Disabilities for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Father James P. Bradley was honored with the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Service Award. He will retire Oct. 31.

Signs of Welcome

Parishes in Brooklyn and Queens will warmly welcome Pope Francis this week. The roof of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy, Rockaway Beach, has chalk-drawn words of welcome for the pope, who will fly by the school when he arrives at John F. Kennedy Airport. The banner below hangs outside St. Bernard Church and faces the school building […]

Retired Deacon Francis Pittie Dead at 78

Deacon Francis Pittie, 78, a retired deacon from Brooklyn who was living in Florida, died July 17 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 27 at St. Rose of Lima, Parkville.