The Swim Strong Foundation, a local nonprofit organization that seeks to save lives through the sport of swimming, plans to establish a scholarship fund in honor of Helen Coyne, who passed away Oct. 14 at the age of 91.
St. Sebastian – Woodside Queens
Former Army Chaplain Was Pastor at Two Parishes
A Mass of Christian Burial for Father John A. McShane, a retired senior priest of the diocese, was celebrated Oct. 1
Italian Ices and Raffles Support St. Mary’s
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a Year of Mercy-Walking Pilgrimage of Brooklyn Churches for young adults, an upcoming talk by Jesuit Father Joseph Koterski and much more.
St. Sebastian Catholic Academy
The road to academic success begins at St. Sebastian Catholic Academy, Woodside, which serves the parishes of Queen of Angels, Church of St. Teresa and St. Sebastian.
Excitement Reigned as Local WYD Pilgrims Prepared for Takeoff
The last group of pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered at John F. Kennedy Airport to fly to Poland for World Youth Day on July 25. Despite weather delays, pilgrims remained upbeat and hopeful to live out their faith with millions of other young Catholics.
Snows Students Give Pajamas to Needy Neighbors
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights Queens students who gave pajamas to peers; invites readers to the dedication of a new Springfield Gardens church; has an appeal from an East Flatbush parish and more.
Woodside Pilgrims Visit Holy Doors
Four buses of pilgrims from St. Sebastian Church visited the six Holy Doors for the Jubilee Year of Mercy in Brooklyn and Queens.
The Feast of Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated around the world and in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens with public devotions and processions. Click on the links below to see coverage.
Celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi in the Diocese
Snapshots from the Feast of Corpus Christi in Woodside and Howard Beach.
CYO Hall of Fame Welcomes Inductees
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens held its third annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony May 20 at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.