Two Catholic schools in Brooklyn are closing at the end of this school year. The diocese announced this week that Salve Regina Catholic Academy in East New York and St. Catherine of Genoa – St. Therese of Lisieux in Flatbush will not reopen in September.
In a joyous celebration, Bishop Robert Brennan led a Mass for all eighth graders graduating from Catholic academies in the diocese. The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph was filled with the laughter and excitement of hundreds of students, marking a memorable moment in their academic journey.
Every year, the Christopher Award is given to creative professionals who affirm the highest values of the human spirit. We’ll introduce you to two-time winner Torrey Maldonado from Brooklyn. His most recent book, “Hands,” is a coming-of-age tale about a 12-year-old navigating a difficult life as he tries to map out his future.