Congratulations to Michelle Meditz, Geraldine Byron, Xavier Alvarez, Richard Cantoral and Allie Norman from Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village. They were chosen to participate in the Original Cast Recording of the Broadway hit revival of PIPPIN. Norman, Meditz and Byron all appeared in the school edition of the show last year. Cantoral and Alvarez recently […]
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An Episcopal Visit to St. John’s Prep
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visited St. John’s Preparatory School in Astoria to celebrate Mass with the students and all members of the school community. He received an enthusiastic welcome by the Student Honor Guard and the school principal, William Higgins. At the opening of the liturgy, celebrated in the school auditorium, the bishop expressed his joy […]
Youth Views: What is a cause of stress for you?
Youth Views: Reflect upon the following: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” — St. Francis of Assisi
Rookie of the Year Restores City Bus Line and Helps Keep Streets Clean
Priscilla Consolo, a young parishioner of Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, is this year’s Rookie of the Year. The Brooklyn Spectator and Home Reporter newspapers honored her as such during their annual 40 Under 40 Rising Stars event. Consolo, 19, was the youngest honoree at the ceremony. A freshman at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus, Consolo received the […]
Youth Views: What does the Ascension of the Lord mean to you?
Julianna Emilio, junior Bishop Kearney H.S. Through Jesus’ Ascension, we realize that He is able to be with us everywhere at all times. The most important thing about the Ascension is that we can always count on Jesus, which is one of the main reasons He died on the cross. We should never forget what […]
One World, One Faith
by Alanna McAuliffe I had the privilege of being one of the students from Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, who benefited from the knowledge and experience of a wide array of cultures and religions by crossing the East River. My peers and I joined a U.N. assembly titled, “United for a Culture of Peace Through Interfaith Harmony.” […]
Teen News Flash: April 27
Youth Assembly You are invited to the Youth Assembly hosted by St. Paul the Apostle Church, Corona, on May 5, 2-5:30 p.m. There will be activities, music, worship and Holy Hour to celebrate the Year of Faith. The event is open to all young Catholics and is sponsored by Jovenes de Valor. For more information, […]
Youth Views: What is your approach to family conflict?
Adam Prasak, senior St. John Prep When dealing with family conflict, I try to communicate effectively without yelling or an aggressive attitude. Oftentimes, the wrong attitude escalates the situation. Caroline Depestre, junior Catherine McAuley H.S. The best way to resolve an issue within a family is to talk it out. When everyone puts everything out […]
Christ Is Risen Easter Art Contest (with Slide Show)
The Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council No. 481 and The Tablet newspaper are proud to present this year’s winning entries in the Christ Is Risen Easter Art Contest. The annual contest encourages students to use their artistic talents to bring glory to God’s resurrection. More than 600 students responded to the invitation […]