The Junior Ladies of Charity at St. John’s Prep, Astoria, recently sponsored its annual pilgrimage to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia. A highlight on the Prep calendar, 55 students departed Astoria bright and early. Arriving in Philadelphia, they were welcomed by Father Miles Heinem, C.M. The students viewed a documentary on St. Vincent […]
Our Youth
Catholic Students Bring Christmas Cheer
Students from Xaverian, Bay Ridge, came together as a community to welcome local senior citizens for an afternoon of Christmas-themed performances and camaraderie. The first annual Christmas Cafe Cabaret was a huge success due to the time and talents volunteered by students from grades six through 12. Students in the Music at Xaverian (MAX) program’s […]
Youth Views: How do you have fun at no or low cost?
Emily Farrell, sophomore Bishop Kearney H.S. After school, my friends and I just walk around and talk. Sidney Gibbons, senior Msgr. McClancy M.H.S. Running is free and good for you. I am very calm when running. Isabella Galea, freshman Bishop Kearney H.S. I go get pizza with my friends. […]
Finishing the Year off Right
The students at St. John’s Prep, Astoria, concentrate on the true meaning of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. The world may have some cracks, but at the Prep, students discover that the cracks also let the light shine through. And so, as they have done for almost 150 years, St. John’s Prep students […]
Tree of Charity
The Junior Ladies of Charity from St. John’s Prep, Astoria, met other New York State chapters in a mini-assembly in Albany, N.Y.
Papal Ciborium
Msgr. Dennis Herron, administrator of St. Fidelis Church, College Point, presented St. Agnes A.H.S. a ciborium used during a Papal Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II during his visit to New York City in 1995.
Advent Prep
The St. John’s Prep, Astoria, is in full preparation mode this Advent season. Special public prayers have been said each day; the Sacrament of Reconciliation has been offered to all students; food is being collected; the Christmas Tree was officially lit; the halls and classrooms are being festively decorated; and student musicians and singers have […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe at Holy Cross H.S.
At Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, Father Carlos C. Velásquez from St. Sebastian, Woodside, celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with faculty and students on Dec. 12.
Youth Views: Do you seek out silence?
Michelle Unigaro, junior St. Joseph H.S. I crave silence because it allows me to relax and helps me figure things out. After a hard day in school I usually want some silence in my life. Louis Mandile, junior Xaverian H.S. Yes, I seek out silence as often as possible. Living in the […]
Youth Views: Reflect upon passion
Miguel Gonzales, sophomore St. Francis Prep Passion drives me to practice everyday, train hard and be the best athlete I can. The only detriment is that, at times, it drives me to overwork my body to the point that I can’t function properly. Bravo Zayas, sophomore St. Francis Prep Passion drives […]