Catholic Charities Community Services and Astor Services partnered to host a Back-to-School Party in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, distributing hundreds of backpacks filled with supplies.
With families facing average costs of $628–$741 per child for school essentials, the event offered not just practical help but also community spirit, music, food, and resources to start the school year with confidence.
Cardinal Christophe Pierre read greetings from Pope Leo to attendees.
By:
Steven Schwankert
| 02/16/2026
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand championed the initiative to modernize the agency’s flagship community center, with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer playing a key role in negotiations surrounding the funding bill.
By:
The Good Newsroom
| 02/16/2026
Just before today's passage in Mark's Gospel, Jesus fed the multitudes. It was a great sign of God's love for us.