Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On January 8, 2025, the Kellenberg family came together in prayer for this year’s first XLT. But this XLT wasn’t any ordinary New Year XLT, it was the first XLT of the Jubilee Year, the Year of Hope. This XLT was extra special to all who came together…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On Thursday October 3rd, 2024, Kellenberg and Chaminade’s Marianist LIFE teams journeyed into New York City where they experienced Catholic Underground. Hosted by the Franciscan Friars, Catholic Underground is held in response to Pope John Paul II’s call for youth evangelization. The LIFE teams began the night with…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On Wednesday October 2nd, Kellenberg students and faculty gathered for the first XLT of the 2024-2025 school year. XLT is a monthly religious activity that focuses on Eucharistic adoration and a witness talk from a member of the Kellenberg family. As always, XLT began with dinner. Following the…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: The last XLT of the school year was held on Wednesday, May 22. Each XLT welcomes students to come together, have fun, and celebrate in the Adoration of Christ. After a dinner in the school cafeteria, students and faculty moved into the auditorium where the adoration service began,…
Article by Phoenix writer Kate Murphy ’25: Honoring a monthly tradition, Kellenberg and the ARK hosted the first XLT service of the new year on January 10th. XLT is a religious service that focuses on Eucharistic Adoration and a witness talk from a member of the Kellenberg faculty or Marianist brotherhood. The speaker at this…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: On March 8th, an impactful XLT event was held. Mr. Harris was featured as the speaker and Father Tom served as the priest. The evening began with a dinner in the cafeteria, where students had the chance to connect with one another and meet new people. Following dinner,…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On November 2, XLT took place for the second time during the 2022-2023 Kellenberg school year. XLT is an opportunity for students to be in the presence of God while enjoying dinner and being with friends. The event started with Eucharistic Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Father Dan…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On October 5, 2022, the Kellenberg Memorial family gathered to celebrate the first XLT of the 2022-2023 school year. The night began with dinner provided by Kellenberg, which allowed students and teachers to socialize before the prayer service began. After dinner, everyone gathered in the auditorium, where the…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: ‘On May 25, Kellenberg hosted one of its popular apostolic activities, a monthly Eucharistic adoration, or XLT. Students started the final XLT of the year talking with friends over a delicious dinner provided by Kellenberg. In addition to Kellenberg students, fellow Marianist students from Chaminade were in attendance.…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Monday, January 24th, members of the XLT Band could be heard practicing their music in room 249 in preparation for the Founders Mass on Thursday. The XLT Band is a group of students consisting of singers and instrumentalists in grades 9-12 that provides music for the Freshman-Sophomore…
