The Diocesan Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Office of the Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services, was held at Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
St. Francis of Assisi – Astoria Queens
Our New Deacons
Photos from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s ordination of 19 men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, May 23.
Nicolino Scarlatto
Nicolino Scarlatto, of St. Francis of Assisi parish, Astoria, was born in Queens. He has been married to Jeanmarie for 24 years and they have one son. A pharmacist, he is active in his parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, and with the Parish Pastoral Council, the Children’s Liturgy, and the […]
Deacons In Training Hone Homiletic Skills
At American Martyrs Church in Bayside, the next class of diocesan permanent deacons is learning the art of giving a proper homily.
St. Francis of Assisi School: Intelligent Hearts Seeking Knowledge in Astoria
St. Francis of Assisi (SFA) School, located in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Astoria, is proud to be a caring “Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” During the 2014-2015 school year, SFA has been firmly committed to its school mission which is to develop within the community a “way of life” rooted in […]
CSW2013: St. Francis of Assisi School, Astoria
Success For All St. Francis of Assisi School, located in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Astoria, N.Y., is proud to be celebrating Catholic Schools Week, 2013. Since the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, our school community has fully embraced the CSW theme of Raising the Standards and has been firmly committed […]