Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: Students and faculty gathered outside to celebrate Kellenberg’s annual May Crowning on May 23. Every year, the statue of Mary outside the main entrance is adorned with flowers by a selected member of the Kellenberg staff. This year, Mrs. Neeson did the honors of crowning the Blessed Mother.…
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 Brooke Oldenborg ’26: This month Kellenberg hosted their annual Little Sisters of the Poor Drive and Rockathon which commenced on May 3 and continued collecting donations until May 10 for the elderly at Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village. For over 30 years Kellenberg has expressed their admiration and reverence…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: Kellenberg held a schoolwide Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord on Thursday, May 9. Fr. James Donovan of St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside and Fr. Matt Browne of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre made the trip to Kellenberg to preside over Mass…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Fathers, grandfathers, and sons gathered on Sunday, April 28 to celebrate St. Joseph’s Evening of Recollection. This annual night is held for the young men at Kellenberg to gather with prominent father figures in their lives and enjoy an evening of prayer, dinner, and community. The night began…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: Last month, Kellenberg hosted two communion breakfasts for all grades to partake in. The first breakfast was held on March 17 for the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, and the second was held on March 24 for Kellenberg’s sophomores and upperclassmen. The younger-classmen and their families participated…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24 The second XLT of the new year was held on January 24. Mr. Beyrouty was the speaker for this month’s XLT. He spoke about his journey to where he is now, and how his faith has helped him get through some of the toughest points of his life.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: Former Major League Soccer player, now priest, Fr. Hilgenbrink spoke to the young men at KMHS and the men in their lives at the St. Joseph’s Evening of Recollection on May 7. Fr. Hilgenbrink talked to them about how greatness is a choice, not something that chooses you.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 23, Junior members of CROSS participated in making Easter baskets for the elderly in the Queen of Peace Residence, a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The baskets contained handwritten cards for each of the residents along with classic Easter eggs and…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: As Thanksgiving passes and the weather turns colder and colder, the holiday spirit fills the air and the season of Advent begins. Advent is a season for Catholics to prepare for the birth of Christ. This past week, Kellenberg teamed up with the fellow Marianist students of St.…