Last Week At Mass: Flowers, Made in God’s Image Too?
It came to me like wind. It was neither the Gospel nor the words of the priest’s homily. Rather, the deep calling to find God that came over me stemmed from something much different.
Kellenberg Prepares for the Lenten Season
Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: Last Wednesday, Kellenberg celebrated the start of the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday prayer service held in the auditorium. Ashes taken from last year’s palms were placed in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of all the students and faculty at Kellenberg. Each minister of…
Kellenberg Students Put Faith First
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The 11:18 bell rings, signaling the end of fourth period. Students shove materials in their bags to hurry to their next class. My friends and I rush to our lockers that are conveniently located next to the Maria Regina Chapel downstairs, where most of the seats are already…
Students Celebrate Salvation with the Triumph of the Cross
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: Singing the entrance hymn, the Gregorian Consortium opened this year’s Triumph of the Cross prayer service. Members of the student body joined in prayer and exaltation as they watched the service from their classrooms. The familiar and beautiful song “At the Cross” initiated contemplation of Christ’s plight at…
A Slice of Faith: The Parallels of Pizza And Catholicism
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: Since I started as a cadet here at Kellenberg, and now as a senior, two things have remained consistent for me: my dedication to faith – and love of pizza. At first glance, these might seem like an odd pairing, but after some deep prayer and contemplation, I’ve…
Kellenberg Celebrates School Wide Opening Mass
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’24: On September 21, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial hosted its Opening Mass, celebrating Marianist Martyrs. Father Daniel Griffin S.M. celebrated Mass in the auditorium for upperclassmen, and was accompanied by Father Matthew Brown. Father Brown is a Kellenberg alumnus, priest under the bishop’s representative for the Office of Catholic Education,…
Students Attend Final XLT of Year
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.…
Freshman Communion Breakfast: Reflection
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…
Aquinas League Helps Students Deepen Their Faith
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: St. Thomas Aquinas League is a philosophy and theology club here at Kellenberg Memorial High School. It is a club centered around the doctrines and focuses of Catholicism. The moderator, Mr. Ruhl as well as Mr. Barbier and Miss Doodian, ask a question at the start of the…
Students Give Back with Spiritual Days of Action
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: On September 14th and 15th, the Kellenberg school community came together for the Spiritual Days of Action fundraiser. The funds were raised with the goals of supporting Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and those affected by Hurricane Ida in mind. During lunch periods, tables were set up outside the…