‘It’s In Our Blood’: Generations of Lifters Keep the Giglio Tradition Alive in Williamsburg
July 14, 2025By Katie Vasquez Generations of Italian American lifters carry on the 130-year-old Giglio tradition at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast […]
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Catholic News Headlines for Monday 7/14/2025
July 14, 2025The iconic Giglio lift returned to Williamsburg as more than 100 men carried on the 130-year tradition honoring Our Lady of Mount […]
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TONIGHT AT 7: Hundreds Take Part in Dancing of the Giglio at Annual Brooklyn Feast
July 14, 2025By Katie Vasquez The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast is a tradition that dates back to 1887 – when Italian immigrants […]
Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 7/10/2025
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TONIGHT AT 7: How a Queens Parishioner Maintains the Mets’ Grounds at Citi Field
July 10, 2025By Katie Vasquez The New York Mets play 82 games each year at Citi Field, and one Queens parishioner is responsible for […]
Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday 7/9/2025
July 9, 2025Many churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn are over a century old – their architecture showcases timeless faith in an ever-changing city. But for […]
Construction Blocks Stained Glass Windows of Downtown Brooklyn Church
July 9, 2025By Katie Vasquez As the faithful gather in the Oratory Church of St. Boniface in Downtown Brooklyn, some find they are celebrating […]