The start of the school year at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Astoria also marks the debut of the academy’s new library.
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Marks 75th Year With Parade in Astoria, Queens
St. Francis of Assisi School — now known as St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy — opened during the 1950-1951 school year. The grand opening featured a parade of students that the academy recreated on Sept. 8 as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.
A Quiet Retreat Speaks Volumes for Seminarians Beginning New Semester
For most students, back to school means going through the end-of-summer ritual of buying school supplies, such as notebooks and pens. But for seminarians at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College, the school year starts differently — with three days of prayer, reflection, and inspiring talks.
Pope John XXIII Movement Celebrates Quarter Century In Diocese of Brooklyn
On Aug. 14, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass at St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pope John XXIII Movement in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Eighth Graders Lend a Hand to Prep Good Shepherd Catholic Academy Classrooms
Fifteen students from Good Shepherd Catholic Academy — about half of the entire eighth grade — gave up one of the last days of their summer vacation to come to school on Thursday, Aug. 21, to spend the morning helping get the school ready for the opening of classes on Sept. 3.
Back to School Week 2025: The Tablet’s Guide to Catholic Schools
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Coen-gratulations: Celebrating the Diocese of Brooklyn Archivist’s Remarkable Career, Retirement
Joseph Coen, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s longest-serving archivist, will retire on Aug. 29.
Queens Parish Day Camp Teaching Kids How to be Earth’s Caregivers
Immaculate Conception Monastery in Jamaica Estates was the scene of a special day camp this summer. The day camp, called Care for Creation, taught children how to live out the principles outlined in Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si, in which the late pontiff urged humanity to respect the earth.
Archdiocese of Newark Settles Abuse Claim Against Bishop DiMarzio, Who Denies Allegations
The Archdiocese of Newark has settled two claims of sexual abuse against Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, dating back more than 50 years — when he was a priest in Jersey City — the lawyer for the plaintiffs announced on Aug. 6.
Arrivederci! Diocesan Pilgrims Head to Rome for Jubilee of Young People
A group of young people from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria who will be taking part in a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth gathered at their church for a celebratory barbecue and to learn more about the upcoming spiritual journey.