Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On Friday, May 20th, the Kellenberg Memorial family gathered together to celebrate the May Crowning. The May Crowning is an annual school-wide event in the main parking lot where the statue of the Blessed Mother is adorned with a crown of flowers. With the assistance of the Floral…
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nuñez ’23: Sunday, May 15, Kellenberg sponsored their annual St. Joseph’s Night. This is an event in which the young men of Kellenberg can gather together with their fathers, grandfathers, or any other significant father figures in their lives to spend time together in prayer, dinner, and companionship. The evening…
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 March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the hope that peace may prevail in the countries. The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates when Mary said yes to conceiving and bearing Jesus Christ, the Prince…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: As a Catholic school, Kellenberg has always striven to impress upon its students the ideals of Christianity, namely charity and concern for their fellow man. Kellenberg continuously works to uphold these values and support those in need throughout the year with various drives and collections. Over this past…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: During the February recess, members of the Kellenberg family participated in volunteering for a service project titled St. Joseph’s Mission. Their goal was to refurbish Stella Maris, Kellenberg’s retreat house located in Islip. Last week, the members of the Marianist community, faculty, and students joined Mr. Weber, the…
Article by Phoenix writer Christopher Dunne ’25: Ash Wednesday is an important day in the Catholic Church. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season, and the receiving of ashes on foreheads holds great meaning in the faith. It symbolizes that man has come from ash and will return to ash when they die. In…
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’23: On March 1, 2022, Kellenberg Memorial High School celebrated the holiday of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is based on the practice of eating rich, fatty foods for a day prior to the fasting that takes place during Lent until the Easter season. Members of…
Article by Olivia Carmody ’23: “You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have” – A Reflection on the Junior Retreat Staff Just before the break, almost 40 juniors came together to revive a Kellenberg tradition that had to take a pause due to Covid: Junior Retreat Staff. The retreat’s purpose was to prepare us to help…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney ’22: Donned with gloves and masks, and dressed in comfortable clothing, members of Junior Cross spent two days in the Emmanuel kitchen working on a service project for the Queen of Peace Residence located in Queens Village. The project started with apples gathered from an upstate orchard close to…