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QUEENS CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2019

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Adriana Rodriguez
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QUEENS CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

            The Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing that St. Sebastian Catholic Academy recently hosted a special assembly to commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the school located in the Woodside section of Queens.

 

The special event featured students saying prayers and singing songs in Spanish, as well as a Salsa dance performance.  Throughout the last month, the students of St. Sebastian’s focused on Hispanic Heritage Month in their Spanish classes.

 

“At St. Sebastian, we embrace the Hispanic culture of our students.  Our Spanish teacher, Señora McGuire, does a wonderful job introducing the students to the Spanish language and cultural traditions.  During Hispanic Heritage Month, our students learned about the Hispanic culture through art, poetry, music, and dance.  Their hard work and talents shone though during our assembly to close out Hispanic Heritage month,” said Michelle Picarello, Principal of St. Sebastian Catholic Academy.

 

Please find photos of the celebration attached.

 

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY FUNDRAISER FOR MANDARIN-ENGLISH DUAL-LANGUAGE PROGRAM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
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John Quaglione 
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SAINT MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MANDARIN-ENGLISH DUAL-LANGUAGE PROGRAM

 

Saint Michael’s Catholic Academy, the only Mandarin-English Dual-Language Catholic elementary school in New York State, will host their Fall Gala, tomorrow, Thursday, October 24, 2019, at the Sheraton LaGuardia East, located at 135-20 39th Avenue in Flushing, starting at 6:00 p.m.

 

Hosted by Linda Schmidt, FOX 5 News, the evening’s events will include formal recognition of The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, The Rotary Club of Flushing, and Thomas James for their outstanding commitment to Catholic education in Queens, special student performances, and other exciting activities.

 

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will receive the Saint Michael Archangel Award for his continual support of Catholic elementary education in Flushing and his national advocacy for immigrants in the United States.

 

The Rotary Club of Flushing will receive the Community Leadership Award for their long-standing support of marginalized families in Flushing through acts of charity which include the annual Christmas Party for the families of Saint Michael’s.

 

Mr. Thomas James,  a former faculty member of Saint Michael’s, will be honored with the Excellence in Education Award for his 25 years of parish involvement and outstanding teaching and mentoring within  Catholic school systems in New York and Florida.

 

Proceeds from the raffle and gala will be dedicated to scholarships and financial aid to make it possible for children to attend Saint Michael’s Catholic Academy; a unique Dual-Language Catholic school serving children from PreK through Eighth Grade in the heart of Flushing.

 

Contact information:

Ms. Margaret Mary O’Connell,
Director of Development & Marketing
oconnell@stmichaelsca.org
718.961.0246

***MEDIA ADVISORY**FUNDRAISER FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION TO HONOR NYPD COMMISSIONER

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
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John Quaglione 
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NYPD COMMISSIONER JAMES O’NEILL AMONG HONOREES AT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER TOMORROW NIGHT

            The Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing the 30th Annual Futures in Education Scholarship Fund Dinner will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2019, starting at 6:00 pm, with the awards presentation beginning at 7:00 pm at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street in Manhattan.

 

This year’s Mistress of Ceremonies will be the co-host of Fox 5 NY’s Good Day New York, Rosanna Scotto, and the honorees include:

 

Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor, St. Athanasius R.C. Church
James P. O’Neill, Commissioner, New York City Police Department
Stephen Squeri, Chairman & CEO, American Express
Tim Tynan, CEO, Bank of America Merchant Service

 

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, and Monsignor Jamie Gigiantiello, Vicar for Development for the Diocese of Brooklyn, will also be among the guests.

 

All proceeds from this event will be put toward scholarships that will be awarded to financially challenged students attending Catholic grammar schools and academies in Brooklyn and Queens. Since its inception, Futures in Education has awarded $108 million to over 30,000 students. Every day Futures in Education has a powerful impact on the lives of over 4,600 children in Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens.

***MEDIA ADVISORY**”ART FEST” HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND AT QUEENS CHURCH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2019

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Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

John Quaglione 
718-517-3112
jquaglione@desalesmedia.org

 

QUEENS CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATES “ART FEST” THIS WEEKEND

            The Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing that Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will host a parish “Art Fest” this weekend in the Church Hall, located at 215-35 38th Avenue, in the Bayside section of Queens.

 

The event will feature an array of artwork on display including photos, pencil and ink drawings, paintings and hand-crafted items. Among the highlights will be the display of artwork created by parishioner Mary Boyd and 4 generations of her family artistry.

 

The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, October 20, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM and again from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

 

Members of the media are encouraged to attend.

 

***MEDIA ADVISORY***NEW PASTOR TO BE INSTALLED AT QUEENS CHURCH TOMORROW

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2019

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Adriana Rodriguez
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John Quaglione 
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NEW PASTOR TO BE INSTALLED AT QUEENS CATHOLIC CHURCH TOMORROW

            The Diocese of Brooklyn today is announcing that the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, will officially install Father Sean Suckiel as Pastor of Holy Family Church, located at 175-20 74th Avenue in the Fresh Meadows section of Queens, tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the 5 PM Mass.

 

Members of the media are invited to attend.

 

***MEDIA ADVISORY***QUEENS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

John Quaglione 
718-517-3112
jquaglione@desalesmedia.org

 

QUEENS CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PRAY, SING AND SALSA DANCE TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

            The Diocese of Brooklyn today is announcing that St. Sebastian Catholic Academy will host a special assembly to commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the school this Friday, October 18, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m., located at 39-76 58th Street in the Woodside section of Queens.

 

The event will feature students saying prayers and singing songs in Spanish, as well as a Salsa dance performance.  The students of St. Sebastian’s have been learning about Hispanic Heritage Month in their Spanish classes throughout the last month.

 

Members of the media are invited to attend.  To confirm your attendance, please send an email to jquaglione@desalesmedia.org.

**VIDEO UDPATE**MOTHER CABRINI STATUE ON DISPLAY AT NYC COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
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John Quaglione 
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**VIDEO: COLUMBUS DAY PARADE/DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN MOTHER CABRINI FLOAT**
https://vimeo.com/366348469

***COURTESY: DeSales Media Group***

 

STATUE HONORING MOTHER CABRINI PART OF THE COLUMBUS DAY FLOAT SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

 

The Diocese of Brooklyn featured a Mother Cabrini statue aboard their float today at the 2019 New York City Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan.

 

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn rode on the float, boarding in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

 

Mother Cabrini recently received the most nominations in the “She Built NYC” competition, which aims to build more statues honoring women. But despite earning this top ranking, a public statue honoring her life was not chosen as part of the City’s current plans.

 

Today, Governor Cuomo announced his support for a new memorial to honor Mother Cabrini; a State Commission that will work with the Columbus Citizens Foundation, the Diocese of Brooklyn and others to site and fund the new statue.

 

“I welcome the assistance the Governor is promising in erecting a statue for Mother Cabrini, which we hope is a monument to her for her work on behalf of immigrants. We will work with Governor Cuomo’s office to make it happen,” said Bishop DiMarzio.

 

**MEDIA ADVISORY***MOTHER CABRINI STATUE ON DISPLAY AT NYC COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

John Quaglione 
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STATUE HONORING MOTHER CABRINI TO BE PART OF THE COLUMBUS DAY FLOAT SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

 

The Diocese of Brooklyn today announced that it will be featuring a Mother Cabrini statue aboard their float which will be part of the 2019 New York City Columbus Day Parade, on Monday, October 14, 2019, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

 

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn will get on the float upon its arrival in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral (5th Avenue between East 49th and 50th Streets) at approximately 1:00 p.m.

 

Mother Cabrini recently received the most votes in the “She Built NYC” competition, which aims to build more statues honoring women. But despite earning this top ranking, a public statue honoring her life is not part of the City’s current plans.

 

Members of the media are encouraged to attend.

 

STATUE HONORING MOTHER CABRINI PART OF THE COLUMBUS DAY FLOAT SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

John Quaglione 
718-517-3112
jquaglione@desalesmedia.org

**VIDEO: COLUMBUS DAY PARADE/DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN MOTHER CABRINI FLOAT**
https://vimeo.com/366348469

***COURTESY: DeSales Media Group***

 

STATUE HONORING MOTHER CABRINI PART OF THE COLUMBUS DAY FLOAT SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

 

The Diocese of Brooklyn featured a Mother Cabrini statue aboard their float today at the 2019 New York City Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan.

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn rode on the float, boarding in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Mother Cabrini recently received the most nominations in the “She Built NYC” competition, which aims to build more statues honoring women. But despite earning this top ranking, a public statue honoring her life was not chosen as part of the City’s current plans.

Today, Governor Cuomo announced his support for a new memorial to honor Mother Cabrini; a State Commission that will work with the Columbus Citizens Foundation, the Diocese of Brooklyn and others to site and fund the new statue.

“I welcome the assistance the Governor is promising in erecting a statue for Mother Cabrini, which we hope is a monument to her for her work on behalf of immigrants. We will work with Governor Cuomo’s office to make it happen,” said Bishop DiMarzio.

 

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STATUE HONORING MOTHER CABRINI TO BE PART OF THE COLUMBUS DAY FLOAT SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Adriana Rodriguez
718-517-3143
arodriguez@desalesmedia.org

John Quaglione 
718-517-3112
jquaglione@desalesmedia.org

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

 

STATUE HONORING MOTHER CABRINI TO BE PART OF THE COLUMBUS DAY FLOAT SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

 

The Diocese of Brooklyn today announced that it will be featuring a Mother Cabrini statue aboard their float which will be part of the 2019 New York City Columbus Day Parade, on Monday, October 14, 2019, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

 

The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn will get on the float upon its arrival in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral (5th Avenue between East 49th and 50th Streets) at approximately 1:00 p.m.

 

Mother Cabrini recently received the most votes in the “She Built NYC” competition, which aims to build more statues honoring women. But despite earning this top ranking, a public statue honoring her life is not part of the City’s current plans.

 

Members of the media are encouraged to attend.

 

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