FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2021
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ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY TO DEDICATE FACULTY ROOM IN HONOR OF THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, located at 136-58 41st Avenue in the Flushing section of Queens, will honor the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood at a plaque dedication ceremony on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s faculty room.
The Sisters of St. Joseph have had a strong presence at St. Michael’s since shortly after the school opened in 1851, where they served as administrators, teachers, and counselors. Sister Tesa Fitzgerald and Sister Joan Gallagher will represent the Sisters of St. Joseph at the ceremony. They will be joined by Sister Miriam Blake, the last nun to serve as principal, as well as her former assistant, Sister St. William McMahon. Sister Blake and Sister McMahon are the last Sisters of St. Joseph to serve on the staff at St. Michael’s.
“For over 150 years while ministering at St. Michael’s School, the Sisters of St. Joseph showed strength and courage to face the challenges of the times in Flushing, and globally in their mission as women religious. Their progressive and inclusive approach, not only in education but in social issues, continues to inspire the teaching staff at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy as we are challenged with educational reforms while preparing our students to be responsible global citizens,” said Maureen Rogone, Principal.
Monsignor David Cassato, Vicar for Catholic Schools, and Janet Heed, District Superintendent, will represent the Office of the School Superintendent for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Members of the media are invited to attend and required to adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols.
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