Metuchen Deacon Grew Up in Richmond Hill Parish

Thomas Sommero, a former member of Holy Child Jesus parish, Richmond Hill, was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J. He will serve at the parish of Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex. Born in Queens, he attended Holy Child Jesus School; Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village; and St. John’s University. […]

Youth Views: How do you avoid procrastination?

Heaven Henry, Sophomore Christ the King R.H.S. My secret is organization and planning. I usually try to do my homework and studying before I start my hobbies or other fun stuff; that way I get it over with.         Joseph D’Onofrio, Freshman Xaverian H.S. I try to block out distractions and give […]

Youth Views: What Food Brings Back Good Memories For You?

Melissa Lent, Junior Christ the King R.H.S. Jasmine rice always brings back good memories of family dinners. Any Chinese dish reminds me of my dad cooking for us and the conversations we had over dinner.         Karol Gajewski, Junior Christ the King R.H.S. Pierogi because when I would be in Poland, my […]

Paul Edward Joseph Norman

Paul Edward Joseph Norman, of Our Lady of Hope parish, Middle Village, was born in Queens. He has been married to Lenora for 25 years and they have four daughters. A teacher at Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, director of faith formation, he is involved in his parish as a lector, extraordinary minister of […]

Blood Center Honors Parishes, Schools

Blood Center Honors Parishes, Schools

A blood donors campaign recognition ceremony was held at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. The New York Blood Center honored the parishes and schools that achieved significant goals with their blood drives. The top three Queens parishes were St. Margaret, Middle Village; Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill; and Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park. […]

Tablet TALK: Passionists Bless Statue of Founder

This week’s Tablet TALK offers details about the 148th Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade, announces a family-friendly event at St. Joseph’s College, offers ways to honor Mary this month and more.

Stanner Wins Big at HS Press Awards

For the sixth year in a row, The Stanner, the newspaper of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, won the General Excellence category at this year’s Tablet High School Press Awards.