Category: S.I.

Memorial Day 2024

by Journey | May 27, 2024 | Catholics, Italians, Memorial Day, S.I. | 0 |

Father Vincent Capodanno, who died in Vietnam Sept. 4,1967, was one of the “great priest chaplains,”

Moved to Heaven: Staten Island chaplain dies from coronavirus

by Alexandra Kytka | Jul 12, 2020 | Coronavirus2020, Evangelical Protestants, Italians, Moved to Heaven, S.I. | 1 |

“Anthony was that kind of man, just a gentle giant who loved God.”

OpEd: Small congregation, big heart

by Tony Carnes | Aug 23, 2017 | Op-ed, S.I. | 1 |

A pastor in Staten Island laments that little churches like his own are looked down upon.

Redefining the city at Pope Francis’ 9/11 Multi-Religious Service

by Pauline Dolle | Sep 24, 2015 | 9/11, Buddhists, Democratic good, Pope Francis NYC, Postsecular City, S.I., Sri Lankan | 0 |

Buddhist abbot believes that clear words can clean hearts. So, being clear about who we are in New York City might have spiritual benefits.

Muslims’ hope for Pope’s visit: less politics, more religion

by Pauline Dolle | Sep 21, 2015 | 9/11, Albanian, Democratic good, Muslims, Pope Francis NYC, Postsecular City, S.I. | 0 |

The Muslims, like other religious groups in the city, divide between those who put politics at the center of their social involvement, and others, who put the cultivation of the soul as their first civic duty. Mosque City NY, Part 14

Song for the times: “I Break Stereotypes” by Heesun Lee

by Journey | Jan 21, 2015 | Koreans, Music, S.I. | 0 |

Staten Island rapper with MC Jin

Mayor Bloomberg closes Staten Island worship services of 2 religious groups. The list.

by Tony Carnes | Feb 12, 2012 | Churches in Schools controversy, S.I. | 0 |

In a move with no precedent in Staten Island history Mayor Michael Bloomberg will shut down after today the worship services of 2 religious groups.

Part 6: The Making of the Postsecular City. The Manhattan Evangelicals’ comeback in 1978

by Tony Carnes | Dec 13, 2010 | African American, Evangelical Protestants, Manhattan, Postsecular City, S.I. | 33 |

In 1978 the number of evangelical church plants jumped to three times greater than the average number planted per year for the previous decades.

People who have helped us on the Journey: Pastor Chido

by Tony Carnes | Oct 6, 2010 | African American, Africans, Op-ed, S.I. | 8 |

There are surprises around every corner of the NYC Religious Census. Many times, it is we...

West Brighton Housing Projects and New Hope Community Church

by Debbie Yeung | Jul 30, 2010 | African American, Evangelical Protestants, Faith-based social services, S.I. | 3 |

Staten Island has 10 public housing projects with 4,431 apartments. Almost every kid knows someone involved with serious crimes.

Goodbye, Staten Island! (A Tribute)

by Melissa Kimiadi | Jul 2, 2010 | Diary, S.I. | 0 |

There’s a running joke from the 1930s and 40s of how Staten Island received its name. The...

North Staten Island Census Map

by Journey | Jun 30, 2010 | S.I. | 0 |

North Staten Island Community District 1 is big! And it’s geographical size, complexity and...

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