Sister Joan Marie McAvoy, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 68 years, died April 26, in St. Joseph Convent, Brentwood.
Fontbonne Hall Academy
Youth Views: Who inspires you and why?
I’m very inspired by my mother. Day in and day out I see her work so hard for our family. When I’m older, I hope to have the same effect on my family.
Sports Round-Up
The Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, varsity softball team hosted its second annual Autism Awareness Tournament ; and Brian Nash, a former all-city basketball player at Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, has been named the new director of basketball at IMG Academy
Sister Mary Cecilia Giannitti, C.S.J.
Sister Mary Cecilia Giannitti, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 72 years, died March 23 at Maria Regina Residence in Brentwood.
Tablet TALK: Keeping Msgr. Quinn’s Memory Alive
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights two new relics in Hollis, an upcoming Marian observance in Middle Village, a visiting Nigerian bishop in Brooklyn, the winners of an anti-litter contest and much more.
The Tablet’s Girls’ HS All-Star Basketball Team
After another exciting season of GCHSAA hoops action, here are the 2016 Brooklyn/Queens girls’ high school basketball all-stars. The stats and pertinent information were provided by the leagues’ coaches.
Fontbonne Excels at Stanford Speech Contest
Members of the speech team at Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, placed ninth overall at the Stanford University Invitational Tournament early this year. Over 200 schools and 2,000 students from around the country competed in the tournament.
Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge
At Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, young women can find their inspiration to become leaders of tomorrow in a variety of fields. New offerings and expanded programs, especially in the fields of music, art, dance and foreign language provide students with opportunities to explore their talents, discover their potential and excel.
Former General Superior Expanded Role of Sisters
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister John Raymond, C.S.J., the twin sister of the late Bishop John R. McGann of Rockville Centre, was celebrated Jan. 12.
Sports Round-Up, Nov. 21 (with video)
A look at the happenings around the Diocese of Brooklyn in the world of high school sports, especially right around fall championship season.