St. Mel’s Catholic Academy serves the Whitestone and Flushing community with a dedicated staff and strong leadership, bringing academic excellence to students in grades nursery through eighth. St. Mel’s fosters the spiritual, social, emotional and academic growth of students in a nurturing Christ-centered environment. 1:1 Chrome Book Program As the only elementary school in the […]
St. Mel – Flushing Queens
Peace Light Arrives With Message of Hope
An open flame, referred to as the Peace Light, arrived by plane in JFK Airport, Dec. 11 escorted by officials from Austrian Airlines. After a welcome ceremony at Our Lady of the Skies Chapel, the flame began its pilgrimage across the U.S. in trucks and cars, lighting wicks in homes, churches and community centers along […]
Whitestone Welcomes Borgetto Madonna (with slideshow)
The Italian-American Catholic community of Whitestone was graced with the presence of the Sacred Image of Our Lady of Romitello for a visit to St. Luke’s Church for 10 days from Aug. 12 through Aug. 22.
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Douglaston Knights Host Charity Drive Heeding the words of St. Basil the Great, who said the items going unused in your cupboards and closets truly belong to those in need, the St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council No. 5911, Douglaston, held its annual charity drive, […]
New Year, New Principal For St. Mel’s School
by Marie Elena Giossi School is back in session and at St. Mel School, Flushing, the new academic year brings a new principal who hopes to infuse new life into this learning community. St. Mel’s school and parish community formally welcomed Principal Chris Stein at the opening Mass of the school year on Wednesday, Sept. […]