A former Diocese of Brooklyn priest has been “terminated effective immediately” from his position as a religion teacher at St. Francis Preparatory High School in Fresh Meadows after the diocese determined that allegations against him of sexual abuse of a minor, dating back to the 1990s, were credible.
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‘Student’ Comes Before ‘Athlete’ at St. Francis Prep
The legendary pro football coach Vince Lombardi — a graduate of St. Francis Prep’s Brooklyn location — has many famous quotes, including: “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.”
Coach’s Shark Swim Funds St. Francis Prep Scoreboard
In August 2022, St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, head varsity football coach Rich Carroll showed just how dedicated he is to his high school alma mater.
Carlo Acutis Relic Helps Students Strengthen Their Faith
Blessed Carlo Acutis is helping students in the Diocese of Brooklyn grow closer to their faith. Scores of students came to Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows on Wednesday, April 6 to take part in a prayer rally where they were given the opportunity to venerate a relic of Acutis.
Local Interest in Summer Sports Programs Bucks National Trend
Christ the King’s Associate Athletic Director Joseph Arbitello — who participated in the high school’s inaugural sports camp in 1991 and currently runs the basketball and soccer camps — is happy to see summer camps operating again.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 30
Kyle Flood, a graduate of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, has joined the coaching staff of University of Texas, Austin, new head football coach Steve Sarkisian.
St. Francis Prep Remembers 2 Ring of Honor Inductees
The St. Francis Prep athletic community mourns loss of two sports legends.
St. Francis Prep Grad’s Horse Wins Preakness Stakes
Peter Callahan’s filly Swiss Skydiver won the Triple Crown race.
Sad Day in Brooklyn Lives On for Dodgers Faithful
Sept. 24 marks the date of the final baseball game ever played at Ebbets Field.
Team of Destiny! Prep Senior Guides Terriers to Title
The St. Francis Prep girls’ varsity basketball team won the GCHSAA ‘AA’ diocesan title over Xaverian H.S.