Our Youth

Jornadistas’ Halloween Costume Drive Inspires

November 2, 2017

I attended my first Jornadista Mass at Epiphany Church in Williamsburg. Although I am not a Jornadista, I attended to observe what it’s like to be a part of the Jornada Movement through one of their special events this year – a Halloween Costume Drive for families living in shelters.

Let Them Speak: Helping Puerto Rico

October 26, 2017

Hurricanes Irma and Maria have challenged not only the resources, but also the hopes of Academia María Reina (AMR) in San Juan, Puerto Rico – one of the six schools sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, L.I. (CSJ). AMR is facing limited communication, no electricity, as well as some damage to the building itself.

National Merit Students at The Mary Louis Academy

October 24, 2017

Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million high school seniors who entered the 2017 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/Nation Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Let Them Speak: Save Our Schools: The Catholic Education’s Lifeline

October 12, 2017

While it is an incredible feat that Saint Saviour has thrived throughout the years, and continues to excel in its mission of challenging its students to reach their fullest potential, it should be made clear that the closing of America’s Catholic schools at such a rapid rate affects us all.

John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Visits Holy Cross HS

October 5, 2017

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, along with Councilman Vallone, made a stop at Holy Cross High School. Members of the school band had an opportunity to enjoy a full day of learning how to make music and produce videos with the Lennon crew.