Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy

A Resurrection Ascension education provides the foundation for future success. The Class of 2017 received over $230,000 in scholarship money and students were accepted into the finest Catholic and public high schools in the city.

Principals Honored for Longtime Service in Catholic Educational Leadership

Principals leading local Catholic academies and schools were honored at the annual Principals’ Longevity Recognition Awards Celebration at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. They were recognized for their committed service, leadership and dedication to the mission of Catholic education within the diocese.

Obituary: Sister Elizabeth Minturn, S.C.

Sister Elizabeth Minturn, S.C., a Sister of Charity, Halifax, Nova Scotia, for 64 years, died at Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre, L.I., May 17.

Father Robert Mema

Growing up as a nominal Catholic, Father Robert H.C. Mema, 28, never thought about becoming a priest until he journeyed through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Indonesians’ Easter

Father Robert Mirsel, S.V.D., presided at the Easter Mass at Resurrection-Ascension Church, Rego Park, for the Diocesan Ministry to Indonesian people.

Resurrection-Ascension Catholic Academy

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy has been bringing quality Catholic education to the children of Rego Park and Middle Village for over 75 years.

Obituary: Virginia Lee Havriliak

Virginia Lee Havriliak, 80, the retired director of religious education at Our Lady of Hope parish, Middle Village, died April 15. She had held the position for more than 30 years. She was a graduate of Resurrection-Ascension School in Rego Park, and Bishop McDonnell H.S., Crown Heights. She is survived by her husband, George Al […]

Msgr. Bynon, Educator And Pastor, Dead at 85

A Mass of Christian burial for Msgr. Joseph P. Bynon, former superintendent of schools and former pastor of Resurrection-Ascension, Rego Park, was celebrated Jan. 8 in the chapel at Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston.