A few hundred Catholics from all over the Diocese of Brooklyn marched through Carroll Gardens Sunday, Oct. 3, expressing their devotion to the patron saint of immigrants, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. She began her U.S. ministry in that neighborhood more than 130 years ago.
St. Francis of Assisi – Astoria Queens
Shining the Spotlight on Some Diocese Principals
Any principal will tell you it’s no easy feat to oversee daily operations, solve problems thrown their way, and make sure their schools are running at tip-top shape.
Tablet Talk Jan. 26
Diocese Visit Our Lady of Ocotlan; Gifts From the Heart at St. Anselm
Anthony Charles Asagba
Anthony Charles Asagba, brother of Father Francis Asagba, who serves as adjunct judicial vicar on the diocesan Tribunal and parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi parish, Astoria, died May 3.
Let Them Speak: Focusing on Social Justice
The St. Francis of Assisi parish teen group in Astoria – a youth ministry group for high school students – strives to foster a faith-based sense of community among its members and among the parish, especially through service.
The Nerd Herd Takes on Hydro Dynamics
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights robotics teams at Brooklyn and Queens schools, offers opportunities to grow in faith and fellowship, invites readers to get involved in water awareness and so much more.
St. Francis of Assisi Academy: ‘Putting on the New Self’
The newly chartered St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy (SFACA), located in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Astoria, is proud to be opening its doors to learn, serve, lead and succeed in the 2017-18 academic year.
Sports Round-Up July 15
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens closed out its sports year by crowning diocesan champions in baseball, softball and soccer.
Diocesan Math Bee
Twenty students from academies and schools in Brooklyn and Queens participated in the diocesan math bee for sixth-, seventh- and eighth graders at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy, Sunset Park.
St. Francis of Assisi, Astoria
St. Francis of Assisi School in Astoria is very proud to be celebrating the spirit of its founders as it seeks to develop its mission: a “way of life” rooted in Christ and a Catholic vision that provides inspiration and identity to all in the school community.