LOWER MANHATTAN — Before the American Revolution (1765-1783), there was a different revolution nearly 100 years earlier in England. The so-called “Glorious Revolution” of 1688–1689 was an overthrow of King James II, a convert to Catholicism. This led to a... See more
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The state of New York has opened a two-month public comment period for the physician-assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul four months ago, but the New York State Catholic Conference continues its opposition. The conference s... See more
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — After years of decline and a long period of steadiness, priestly ordinations in the United States have shown a modest rise at the same time more adults and teens are entering the Catholic Church — a pairing that is stirring hope for fut... See more
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Paul Zwolak entered the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on June 6 behind a massive procession of 30 seminarians, 60 diocesan priests, and the six auxiliary bishops of the Diocese of Brooklyn. But following a Mass with the rite of ordin... See more
PARK SLOPE — Pvt. Charles Thompson, a farm worker from St. Mary’s County, Maryland, marched with his company on Aug. 27, 1776, toward deafening artillery fire near Gowanus Creek. Musket balls and shrapnel zinged past; some hit flesh with a loud smack. Men... See more
