Wide-eyed students from St. Anselm Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge received a special visit from members of the U.S. Coast Guard on June 5.
Diocesan News
Holy Spirit Hits the Cross Roads of the World
Worshipers, mainly from the Diocese of Brooklyn, came to share the joy, power and love of the Holy Spirit at the crossroads of the world, donning red T-shirts in honor of the Paraclete.
Sister Lucy Mendez Follows Her Dreams to College Degree From St. Francis
At the age of 35, Sister Lucy Mendez, P.C.M. is older than most college students, she’s a nun, and she worked full time while pursuing her degree.
Cathedral College Marks 50th Anniversary With Mass and Dinner
The first graduating class of Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in Douglastown celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 8. The reunion included a Pentecost Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center, followed by a dinner reception.
At the Puerto Rican Day Parade, Prayer Is Always the Priority
Confetti, singing and signs of the cross were abundant at the 62nd annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade, held in New York City on Sunday, June 9.
The Tablet All-Scholastic Team 2019
Each year, The Tablet recognizes one outstanding graduate from each school as a way of saluting that year’s entire class. The scholars profiled here are young women and men who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, Christian leadership and community involvement.
Cathedral Preparatory School And Seminary – Kevin Plut
Parish: St. Margaret, Middle Village Family: Werner and Kathleen, parents; Kiersten and Ryan, siblings Home Neighborhood: Middle Village Extracurricular Activities: Cross Country; Track and Field; Forensics; Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Candidate; Mary Immaculate and Order of the Arrow, Brotherhood Member; Gottscheer Tanzgruppe; The Current newspaper, editor; Altar Server; Sacristan; Father Troike Leadership Program, Counselor; […]
Bishop Kearney High School – Caroline Guirand
Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands Family: Marie, mother Home Neighborhood: Mill Basin Extracurricular Activities: Yearbook Committee; Fitness Club; Step Team; Math Team; J.V. Basketball, Co-captain; Varsity Golf; Peer Tutor; St. Vincent Ferrer, Volunteer; Medical Center, Volunteer Honors: National Honor Society Scholarships: Fordham University; Rutgers University, James Dickson Carr Scholarship, Honors College Alumni Post-Graduation Plans: Attend […]
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School – Remi Rivera
Parish: St. Mary Mother of Jesus, Bensonhurst Family: Francisco and Sio Chong, parents Home Neighborhood: Gravesend Extracurricular Activities: School Band; Anime Club; Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Combo; Cornell University STEM Club; Tae Kwon Do; St. Joseph College’s computer animation and fiction writing Honors and Scholarships: St. Joseph’s College; National Organization of Black Law Enforcement […]
Archbishop Molloy High School – Stephanie Szpylka
Parish: St. Demetrios Family: Basil and Stacey, parents; Evangeline, sister Home Neighborhood: Briarwood Extracurricular Activities: STEM Club; Math League, Science Olympiad; Spirit Leader; Photography Club; Jr./Sr. Chorus; Peer Tutor; Alley Pond Environmental Center Honors: Mayoral Service Recognition Program; Archbishop Molloy Full Scholarship Scholarships: NYS Dept. of Education, Academic Excellence Award; St. John’s University, Presidential Scholarship; […]