Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On September 18, Kellenberg’s Grandparents Day Mass and Brunch for Juniors and Seniors took place once again. This annual event allows our students to appreciate their beloved grandparents, spending the day with them, fellow students, and staff members. Each year, numerous students and grandparents look forward to this…
Article by Phoenix writer Kenneth Kaywood ’24: On September 22, Kellenberg celebrated its first school-wide Mass. The Mass commemorated the Marianist Martyrs and commissioned the new Eucharistic Ministers of the Senior class. The upperclassmen Mass began with a procession of all of the new Eucharistic Ministers followed by celebrant, Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M.. The first…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth O’Hara ’25: This past weekend was the Freshman Communion Breakfast. I think this was a great opportunity for me and other freshmen to experience so many important faith aspects of Kellenberg. The event began with a Mass, followed by an accompanying breakfast. We were able to show our parents around…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Thursday, January 27, Father Lachlan Cameron came to Kellenberg to celebrate our annual Mass in honor of our Founders: Blessed Adele de Batz de Tranquelleon, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, and Brother Joseph C. Fox. Father Lachlan, who works with Bishop Barres in the Diocese of Rockville Centre,…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: Honestly, I was a bit nervous to come back after such a long time. Each Sunday, I thought to myself, I should really get back to Church this week. But no, there was always some obligation I had that was more important at the time. Always some sham…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, Kellenberg Memorial hosted a Thanksgiving prayer service for the students and faculty. Students from grades 9 through 12 gathered in the auditorium before the start of classes. The Mass was led by Fr. James Hansen of St. William the Abbot and it was…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Wednesday, December 8th, Bishop Barres, our Bishop of Rockville Centre, visited Kellenberg to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. He said two masses, including one at 8:25 for the freshmen and sophomores, and at 11:00 for the juniors and seniors. In his homily, Bishop Barres spoke…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: At 9am in the middle of Sunken Meadow Park, hundreds of runners, middle school and high school alike, come together with their parents and coaches to pray before the races. The Mass, celebrated by Kellenberg’s Fr. Albert Bertoni, S.M., might be an odd sight for the few bystanders…
Article by Phoenix writer Mia Habert ’22: For the first time in almost two years, the Kellenberg Memorial family was back together on Thursday, September 23 for the Mass for the Marianist Martyrs. The entire student body was ecstatic to have back a sense of normalcy for the day. Father Daniel Griffin S.M. celebrated the…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney ’22: On Sunday, September 19, Kellenberg Memorial hosted a Mass and brunch in celebration of Grandparents Day, with both the Junior and Senior class sharing in this day’s festivities. The event is now becoming a time-honored KMHS tradition. This meaningful occasion commenced with a Mass in the auditorium officiated…