Lucia Elyas, sophomore St. Saviour H.S. Advent means a new beginning, starting over. To me Christmas is a big deal, and I love the time preparing for it. We, as Catholics, should participate in Advent through more than just buying gifts. Jessica Verga, sophomore Bishop Kearney H.S. Advent means donating to those […]
By Robert Santos The biotechnology class from, St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, led by Michal Ashkenazy, received an amazing opportunity to work at the DNA Learning Center in Lake Success, L.I. This trip was unique because we got to work with technology, in the form of a microchip, that very few high school students have […]
Eric Butkiewicz, senior Msgr. McClancy M.H.S. A difficult decision is which college I should attend because this is a decision that will affect my whole life. Teresa Fenster, freshman St. John’s Prep The toughest decision I have to make is to give up spending time with my friends because my grades have […]
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, students from Nazareth R.H.S., Flatbush, met sailors and veterans at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C. They recited Lincoln’s transformative speech in unison at what was the Lincoln family’s seasonal residence in Washington.
Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Catholic elementary schools were welcomed to The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA) in Jamaica Estates for the fourth annual History Fair. The theme of this year’s event was “Those Who Have Made the World a Better Place.” Featured were: Pope Francis, the Sisters martyred in El Salvador, Martin Luther King Jr., Aung […]
By Emma Schoppmeyer Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, had the honor of welcoming two Marine working dogs and their handlers during a special Mass in their honor. The two dogs, Sgt. Lucca and Jony, and handlers Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham, Cpl. Juan Rodriguez and Sgt. Brian Riddle, came to meet us at St. Athanasius Church, Bensonhurst. […]
Sabrina Lall, senior St. Francis Prep I am grateful for my time volunteering at a local elementary school. I met many children that gave me insight on how greatly my presence affected them and how happy I made them. Logan Blascovich, junior St. John’s Prep An experience that I will never be […]
A group of young people gathered in front of St. James Cathedral in Downtown Brooklyn, ready to embark on an 11.5-mile pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini in Washington Heights, Manhattan, Nov. 9. The morning air was cool and clear. American, Italian and Vatican flags led the way as we started the journey […]
When St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, celebrated its 150th anniversary five years ago, the school was connected with its “cousins” in Kenya. Brother Peter Roddy, O.S.F., minister general of the Irish Franciscan Brothers, came to Queens to celebrate the benchmark. He told Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., then-principal and current president, about St. Francis Secondary School […]
Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, hosted its annual Induction Ceremony of the Brother Hilary Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). One hundred and fifty-one exceptional students from the senior, junior and sophomore classes were conferred membership to the society. The ceremony began with a welcome address by Deacon Kevin McCormack, principal, and an opening prayer […]
