Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday, 6/2/21
June 2, 2021Another possible hate crime against the Diocese of Brooklyn – police in Elmhurst are searching for the person who topped a sacred […]
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Statue at St. Adalbert’s Church Is the Latest Target of Vandalism Plaguing the Diocese of Brooklyn
June 2, 2021By Jessica Easthope As attacks on faith across the city become increasingly common, for Queens Councilman Robert Holden: it’s personal. “This is an […]
From Persecuted Christian in Nigeria to Chess Master: The Incredible Story of Tani Adewumi
June 2, 2021By Emily Drooby Ten-year-old Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi is a national chess master and the 28th youngest person to hold the title. “Every […]
Pope Francis’ Revision of Canon Law ‘Tells the Whole Story’ Says Crux’s Vatican Editor John Allen
June 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden and Currents News Staff VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict […]
Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday, 6/1/21
June 1, 2021The Vatican published a long-awaited revision of the code of Canon Law – what this means for the church going forward. Ten […]
The Oldest Priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn Credits Kindness for His Long and Full 98 Years of Life
June 1, 2021By Emily Drooby A big party for a big day. On Friday, May 28, everywhere Father Frank Labita went, he was greeted […]
How America’s Wounded WWII Veterans Shaped the Nation’s Disability Rights
June 1, 2021As we took time this Memorial Day Weekend to remember those who died while fighting for our country, we’re also focusing on […]
Teachers and Nurse Among Ten Men Ordained Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Brooklyn
May 29, 2021By Emily Drooby Ten men became deacons in the Diocese of Brooklyn over Memorial Day weekend. Among them was Antonio Gordon and […]
Catholic News Headlines for Friday, 5/28/21
May 28, 2021Pro-life advocates are praising the Supreme Court for hearing a case out of Mississippi — it could overturn Roe v. Wade. Hate […]
Answering the Call: Deacon Elvin Torres’ Story
May 27, 2021By Jessica Easthope Deacon Elvin Torres steps up to plate and hits another home run. “I think baseball it runs in Dominican […]