Futures Raises $7M for Catholic Scholarships

An iconic New York science exhibit hall that catered to the curiosity and creativity of millions of students and their families, held a special reception April 6 for local ‘angels’ as part of the diocese’s Futures in Education’s annual Angel Reception at the New York Hall of Science.

Italian American Congress Aids Catholic School Students

One hundred and nine students from Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens were honored at the Tri-State Italian American Congress Scholarship Awards ceremony Feb. 27 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn. Auxiliary Bishop James Massa presided as the awards were presented.

Xavier HS Community Honors Father Jim Keenan

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a Great Irish Fair gift for Catholic education, invites readers to help the NYPD with an outreach project in Queens, offers details on an upcoming vocation retreat and much more.

Italy’s ‘Singing Nun’ Will Aid Futures in Education

The winner of Italy’s version of “The Voice,” Sister Cristina Scuccia, O.S.U., will make her first stage appearance in the U.S. next month when she lends her singing talents to benefit Catholic education.

Kids Are Big Winners at Futures Gala

Almost 1,000 people filled the main ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for the annual Futures in Education Scholarship Fund Dinner. Over $2.4 million was raised to assist diocesan children with Catholic school tuition.

Dinner Will Fund Scholarships

The Futures in Education Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Waldorf Astoria New York in Manhattan. The gala will honor Gina Argento, president of Broadway Stages; Guy Chiarello, president of First Data Corporation; and Peter Ward, president of the New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO.

Great Irish Fair: What to Expect

The Great Irish Fair is a family-friendly event celebrating New York City’s Irish-American heritage and culture. Now in its 35th year, the fair will be Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Ford Amphitheater in Coney Island.

LEGO Learning Makes Lessons Fun

This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a STEM-minded school robotics team from East New York, two upcoming events that will take you back to the groovy ’70s, introduces the newest DeSales Media/NET-TV baby and much more.

Mariano Pitches In to Help Catholic Schools

Futures in Education and the Columbus Citizens Foundation co-hosted The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner May 5 at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The dinner raised funds to assist with scholarships benefiting high school students in New York City.