Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23 On September 14, the Kellenberg Community held its annual Triumph of the Cross Prayer Service for the first time in two years. The Triumph of the Cross is a feast in which Catholics meditate on the death of Jesus and celebrate His victory over death. The Kellenberg community…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Photography by Maeve Duggan ’22 Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI, visiting Kellenberg Memorial on Monday, spoke during lunch periods and after school about her vocation with students and answered any questions they had about the Marianist Community. “I always enjoy my time at Kellenberg,” Sister Nicole started. “I was…
“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me” – Matthew 25:40 On September 5th, we celebrated the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta who urged us “to do small things with great love.” The past few weeks have been a challenging…
Article by Ava Petrosky ’22: Being a Marianist represents finding Jesus through His mother, Mary. Mary is the perfect mediator to Christ because she herself was human; therefore, she understands. She is truly the Mother of the Church because she assists us as her own children. LIFE stands for “Living in Faith Experience.” We are…
By Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly, ’23: Communion Breakfasts have been an annual tradition in which the Kellenberg community can gather together and celebrate, both with a Mass and an accompanying breakfast. Unfortunately last year, due to the pandemic, Kellenberg was unable to hold a Communion Breakfast for its students. This year however with new safety…
By Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy, ’22: Many can agree that this past year has been anything but normal. This pandemic has truly tested everyone’s strength in every measure possible. This pandemic has forced changes onto all of the world. Due to the Kellenberg administration’s dedication to meeting those changes, the school community has adapted. Kellenberg…
By Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: Two buses full of our new Kellenberg Eucharistic Ministers departed for an all-day retreat at Stella Maris at 8:15 on May 3.The 40 juniors accompanied by their moderator, Bro. Michael Gillen S.M., spent the entire day together as a group for bonding and spiritual growth. Upon arrival, they played…
By Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: On Friday, March 19th, during a mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, three of our fellow students at Kellenberg Memorial celebrated the Sacrament of the Eucharist, their First Holy Communion. The mass was attended by family members and faculty present in the Chapel. Virtual attendees included family abroad…
Article by Phoenix Editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: On Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10, Kellenberg held its annual Lenten prayer service to provide time for spiritual reflection and introspection on the meaning of Lent, and to entertain the student body with a spin on the classic television game-show, Jeopardy! The prayer service opened with…
By Phoenix writer Edward Jansen, ’21: The new Student Life Center hosted an event through Kellenberg’s Aquinas League with students and faculty from the Viscardi School in Albertson, NY. The Viscardi School is notorious for its accommodations of students with disabilities when home districts and nursing stations are inadequate alternatives. Mr. Joseph Slaninka, as well…