By Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: During the 2021 Lenten Season, the ARK challenged the Kellenberg family to participate in daily tasks meant to deepen one’s relationships with God and others. Certain days include giving up technology, sleeping without a pillow, and abstaining from negativity. These challenges may seem simple at first, but some are…
By Sophia Paulich, ’24: On Wednesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 4th, Kellenberg gave every student the opportunity to take part in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Several priests from various parishes throughout Long Island generously gave their time to assist with this important event. Students were welcome to go to the auditorium to receive Reconciliation…
By Mary O’Connor, ’21: On the third Faith Friday of the 2020-2021 school year, students prayed the Stations of the Cross with a school-made video to reflect and identify with Jesus in his suffering and His passion. Father Thomas Cardone, S.M., spoke before the service, saying that if we want to follow Jesus more faithfully,…
By Edward Jansen, ’21: Kellenberg’s most recent Faith Friday featured guest speaker Jackie Mulligan, a nutritionist and entrepreneur who founded Reform Wellness, a program intent on integrating one’s physical being with the spiritual self. Mulligan gave a presentation on the reality of friendship and mutual inspiration– a tale derived from the truth she found in…
By Isabel Connolly, ’23: On February 5th, Kellenberg had its second Faith Friday, a gathering recently implemented to give students the opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fun with friends. During the day, students in grades 9-12 watched the film, The First Day. The film follows Chris Herren as he chronicles his story of addiction and…
By Mary O’Connor, ’21: On January 29, juniors and seniors from the St. Thomas Aquinas League, Adele club, and Faustino club rallied together to march for life. Every year, members of the junior class are selected to travel to the capital and participate in a national March to honor the belief that life at every…
By Griffin Noumair, ’24: On January 24, Kellenberg got a statue of Saint Joseph from Monastery Icons. Kellenberg used this statue to rededicate the Latin School under the protection of Saint Joseph. This date also happens to be the anniversary of the death of Brother Joseph C. Fox, whom the Latin School is named after.…
Article by Caitlin Noonan, ’21: Kellenberg Memorial High School recently held its annual Queen of Peace Residence Advent Drive, accepting donations to the Residence from Monday, November 30, 2020, through Wednesday, December 9, 2020. As Co-President of C.R.O.S.S., Noble Henry encouraged his fellow students to donate. He explained, “If we, as a student body, have…
Article by Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: The 2020 Christmas Season may have been different from other years, but Kellenberg upheld its tradition with our annual Christmas decorating throughout different areas of the school. Senior Michaela Markey was responsible for the adornment of the two Christmas trees in the gym while assisted by seniors Jada Isaac and…
Retreats are in full swing at Kellenberg Memorial. Over the last few weeks, sophomore cohorts have had the opportunity to travel to Stella Maris, one of Kellenberg’s retreat houses, located off the Great South Bay in Islip, NY. For many sophomores, this was their first retreat experience at Kellenberg. Due to the pandemic, most of…
