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CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO)
FIRST ANNUAL MSGR. MARTIN BANNON AWARD MASS

In celebration of this year’s diocesan Basketball champions, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) held the Msgr. Martin Bannon Award Mass at Regina Pacis Church, Borough Park, Brooklyn. Named in honor of Msgr. Martin Bannon, former director of CYO, the awards were presented to the 8th Grade Division Basketball Team of Mary Nativity (Flushing, Queens) and the 6th Grade Division Basketball Team of Our Lady of Victory (Bedford/Stuyvesant, Brooklyn).
Mary Nativity’s Basketball Team, now an 8th Grade Division, is a 2-time champion, having won last year’s 7th Grade Division. Our Lady of Victory’s 6th Grade Basketball Team came out victors against all odds. Our Lady of Victory created a basketball team only within the last two years, with limited funds. During one game, they were laughed at because they do not have uniforms. In addition, Our Lady of Victory currently has a small co-ed basketball team until it can adequately develop a girl’s team. Despite their struggles, the team refused to quit and played hard all year. Accolades to both teams!

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) organizes parish-based sports and activities for boys and girls, ages 8 – 20. Activities include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, track and volleyball. The season runs from September through June.

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