Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: Recently, Kellenberg hosted its annual Communion Breakfasts with over 500 people in attendance. The first one, held on March 19, was for the Latin School and Freshman students, while the breakfast for the upperclassmen followed the week after on March 26. Students initially gathered in the auditorium to…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: Kellenberg’s Junior CROSS went to the Queen of Peace Residence on March 10th to participate in a “Rockathon.” Queen of Peace is an assisted living facility that is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, a French religious order who aid the elderly throughout the world. The…
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: The Lenten Season commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the desert, not once surrendering to the temptations of the devil. Every year during the Lenten season, students are challenged to be the best version of themselves by performing acts like staying kind, being on top of school…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Thursday, February 16th, the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore divisions gathered in the auditorium for a presentation by the Sisters of Life. Sister Charity, S.V., Sister Madeline, S.V., and Sister Cecilia, S.V., shared their personal calls to faith and the vocation of Sisters of Life. The presentation started…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On January 26, 2023, the Kellenberg Memorial family gathered to celebrate Mass for Founder’s Day. This is a day for students and faculty to remember Kellenberg’s founders: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, Blessed Adele de Trenquelleon, Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg, Bro. Joseph Fox, and St. Agnes. The Mass for…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On January 20, 2023, 45 members of the junior class traveled to St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre to represent Kellenberg Memorial High School in the Youth for Life Rally. Students from Catholic high schools across Long Island gathered to pray, discuss, and learn about protection of the…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: For the first time in six years, the General Council of the Society of Mary visited Kellenberg as well as other Marianist schools in the Province of Meribah. This council is made up of four members from all around the world: Fr. André Fétis, SM, from France; Fr.…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: On Saturday, January 14th, members of the Adele Club and Junior C.R.O.S.S., accompanied by Mr. Krug, Mrs. Page, and Mrs. Gaspe, attended a retreat for “A Weekend for Single Women” hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor, at their novitiate house, in Queens Village. The students were…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: For the past 30 years, Kellenberg has organized the Queen of Peace Advent Collection. This year it was held from November 30th through December 8th. On the last day of this event, members of Junior C.R.O.S.S. assisted in packing up the collected items and bringing them over to…