Bay Ridge Catholic Academy Principal Releases First Book, “Gone But Not Forgotten”

The principal of Bay Ridge Catholic Academy, Gary Williams, recently published his very first book.

To celebrate, Williams hosted a book signing Saturday at the Bookmark Shoppe just down the street from the academy.

His novel, “Gone But Not Forgotten” is the first installment in a historical fiction trilogy that chronicles the entire 20th century from 1914 to the year 2000.

You can find William’s book the Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. You can also find it on their website at bookmarkshoppe.com

Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday 11/1/22

Today is All Saints’ Day and Bishop Robert Brennan spent the morning with parishioners at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn.

A former student of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy in Queens Village is helping her first-grade teacher find a kidney.

Pope Francis is heading to Bahrain this week to continue the journey of inter-religious dialogue.

Former Student is Using Social Media to Help Her First Grade Teacher Find a Kidney

Christine Whalen was in Debra’s Molloy’s first ever first grade class at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic academy in Queens Village 42 years ago.

Now Christine is helping her first-grade teacher in a crucial search that could save her life. It’s an unlikely friendship that finds two women spreading awareness in a time of need.

As they search for a life-saving organ, they’re reminded of what brought them together and what friendship is all about.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Celebrates 130 Years

The parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brooklyn marked their 130th anniversary Sunday.

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan joined the congregation for the celebration of a special Mass of thanksgiving.

During his homily Bishop Brennan congratulated the parish on the major milestone.

The bishop reflected on how they have helped the Windsor Terrace community throughout the past 130 years.

Our Lady Help of Christians Celebrates 95 Years With Mass & Alumni Reunion

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Midwood celebrated 95 years on Sunday.

The parish marked the occasion with a Mass led by Bishop Neil Tiedemann and continued their fellowship over at Garguiluo’s for a special luncheon.

The anniversary also served as a reunion for alumni of the parish’s school, which closed its doors back in 2005.

Exorcist Turns to TikTok to Reach Youth Living a ‘Pagan Life’

One American exorcist says All Hallows Eve is a time when demons are rampant, and he discusses this on his new Tik Tok channel.

Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, Chief Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington, joins Currents News to discuss the trends he’s seeing and how he’s using technology to combat witchcraft.