Our Youth

Teen News Flash: March 24

Looking for a Scholarship?

The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns (VBCC) is looking for applicants for this year’s Imani Nia Scholarship. The Imani Nia Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of African-American descent who attends high school within the Diocese of Brooklyn. The deadline is Friday, April 20. For information regarding scholarship requirements, contact: ImaniNiaScholarship@gmail.com.

Support St. Mel’s Youth!

In March, the youth from St. Mel’s parish,Flushing, participated in St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser and parishioners donated hair for kids’ cancer research. You can still help by making a monetary pledge. Visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/stmel.

Congratulations Eagle Scouts!
A round of applause to Boy Scout Troop 139! They have two new Eagle Scouts: Robert Ryan Hegarty and Sean Aaron Hernandez. Their Court of Honor took place at St. Helen’s Church in Howard Beach, March 10.