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53-514: Kellenberg Memorial High School is named in honor of Most Rev. Walter P. Kellenberg , founding Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre . In the 1960s, Kellenberg commissioned the construction of four diocesan high schools, including Maria Regina in Uniondale. Due to declining enrollment and a lack of low-cost priests and nuns to teach in these schools, Bishop McGann closed Maria Regina, but in

106-527: A cardiac arrest at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre at age 84. In 1963, Kellenberg called from greater understanding among people, saying it was a remedy for discrimination . He stated, "Only equal opportunity for all can make the American dream of justice a reality for our citizens." Society of Mary (Marianists) The Society of Mary ( Latin : Societas Mariae ) abbreviated SM

159-536: A Marianist Retreat House devoted to students' spiritual formation. A major co-curricular focus is music. Activities in this area include Band (four levels), Chorus (four levels), Guitar Club, Jazz Band, the Firebird Swing Jazz Choir, Orchestra, Pit Band, and Jubilee Choir, Gregorian Consortium (sometimes called St. Greg's). Publications include Blue and Gold (a yearbook), The Renaissance (a literary magazine), The Phoenix (a newspaper), and

212-649: A Marianist high school, and thence chose to attend the Marianist University of Dayton. The Marianists remain active in France, where they were first founded. The Society's Province of France includes 112 brothers and priests in 17 "houses," or community residences, in France, Belgium , and Tunisia . Fifty-eight are posted to the Ivory Coast and Congo region . Within the French Province,

265-423: A Marianist is to be a Contact. Contacts learn about the religious institute and themselves through retreats and the guidance of a Marianist whom they contact regularly. The next step is Aspirancy – a 10-month journey of living with a Marianist community and following its daily practices. Each aspirant works in a ministry to further understand Marianist spirituality and faith. At the end of this period, one enters

318-837: A presence. Brother Richard Joyal, a member of the Marianist Region of Canada, was sent by the Marianist General Administration to research a possible foundation in the Philippines. He arrived in Manila on 22 January 2004 and spent several months visiting Bishops and religious communities. In July, Richard attended the International Meeting for Marianist Formators held in Nairobi, Kenya (13 June – 11 July 2004). Based on his reports,

371-461: A qualitative Catholic education to students from the public schools in grades six through eight. Kellenberg is accessed through the main entrance across from RXR Plaza on Glenn Curtiss Blvd. Although the lobby was originally designed as the main entrance, the school is oriented toward its north entrance, which features a mural of the Holy Family designed by artist Yan Rieger in 1997 in honor of

424-547: A regular middle school. Students in grades 7 and 8 are required to take Latin, with those who remain at Kellenberg for high school placed in accelerated classes. Students who graduate from the program are guaranteed admission to the high school; however, they are required to take the CHSEE for statistical and quality-assurance purposes. While the Latin School has a separate administration for academics, guidance and discipline,

477-419: A rural job-training service for youths orphaned by AIDS . The Marianists teach at Matero Boys Secondary School, reach out to the school's alumni, and help the surrounding diocese by celebrating Mass with their neighbors. The Marianists arrived in the Philippines in 2004. The congregation chose the more Islamic, southern part of the Philippines in the big city of Davao City as their mission area to establish

530-749: A school in Buenos Aires in the neighborhood of Caballito in 1935. It is still located there. They also have a presence in Junín and Nueve de Julio in Buenos Aires province, and in General Roca, Río Negro province. The Marianists have been active in Chile since 1948, invited by Cardinal Jose Maria Caro. In 1982, the institute formed the Province of Chile and the Province of Argentina by dividing

583-568: A staff of six under the direction of Brother Don Neff, SM. After preliminary discussions in 1976, it was announced in 1977 that Marianist College Frankston would merge with the adjacent Stella Maris College establishing a new regional, coeducational college. After consultation with the Archbishop of Melbourne, parents, and students, the College Board determined that "John Paul College" would be the school's official name. "John Paul College"

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636-567: A widespread Long Island audience. In 2006, the school received national attention when the principal, Kenneth Hoagland, canceled the Senior Prom. In a letter from late March 2006, he cited "booze cruises" sponsored by parents, cocktail parties, and the film American Pie as examples of "adolescent culture being formed and led by the media". The school received national attention from ABC , CNN , Fox News , MTV , The New York Times , and Comedy Central 's The Colbert Report . In 2018,

689-671: A year, Kellenberg became a curate at St. Patrick's Cathedral Parish , and was named assistant chancellor and secretary of the archdiocesan Commission for Real Estate and Insurance in 1939. Kellenberg became temporary administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish in Staten Island. and St. Nicholas Parish in Manhattan , and was named vice-chancellor in 1942. He was named a papal chamberlain in 1943, and served as secretary to Cardinal Francis Spellman from 1947 to 1950. He

742-598: Is a clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men ( brothers and priests ) commonly called the Marianists or Marianist Brothers and Priests. Its members add the nominal letters "'S.M.'" to their names to indicate their membership in the Society. The Society was founded by William Joseph Chaminade , a priest who survived the anti-clerical persecution during the French Revolution . The Society

795-427: Is located east of the school and one located west, which are also used for athletics. These properties are named Jerusalem and Jericho, after the two biblical cities. An artificial turf field was installed during the summer of 2010. This marks a series of campus improvements and expansions that was to take place throughout 2010 and 2011. Kellenberg's campus features three courtyards and four chapels. The main courtyard

848-448: Is located in the center of the building and contains a koi river, four bridges, and a central bell tower. Many interior classrooms overlook this courtyard, and students are permitted to pass through the courtyard between classes. Kellenberg Memorial High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Core liberal arts courses are supplemented with required courses in chorus, health, computer technology, music and art. Students in

901-634: Is one of the four branches of the Marianist Family . Along with the other branches, the Marianist Brothers and Priests look to Mary as a model of faith and spirituality. They believe that the best ways to live a spiritual life are to share their faith with others, work with the poor, and educate and nourish the mind, the body, and the soul. There are about 1,200 Marianists: 405 priests, two bishops, and 800 brothers on four continents and 38 countries. The Marianists say that they "devote

954-529: The Blue Blazer Newsletter (a digital newspaper). Kellenberg also has an Academic Quiz Bowl team and a Science Olympiad team. The Academic Quiz Bowl team came in 11th place at the 2008 NAQT High School National Championship, and placed second in the 2010 season of the New York area TV show The Challenge . The team won the 2009 New York State NAQT tournament, placing first in the state with

1007-601: The Diocese of Ogdensburg in Northern New York from 1954 to 1957 and as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from later 1953 to early 1954. Walter Kellenberg was born on June 3, 1901, in the Bronx , New York , to Conrad and Elizabeth (née Kern) Kellenberg. He had two brothers and two sisters. Walter Kellenbergy received his early education at the parochial school of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in

1060-596: The Archdiocese of Davao until the program registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the "Foundation of Balay Pasilungan, Inc." From 1999 to 2005, the center was turned over to the Marist Sisters, who worked with Filipino Street Children up to fifteen. In 2005 The Marianists in Davao adopted Balay Pasilungan as their Community apostolate. The center is accredited and is licensed to operate from

1113-641: The Bronx. He then attended Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, graduating there in 1919. Deciding to become a priest, he then entered Cathedral College in Queens, New York. Kellenberg continued his preparation for the priesthood at St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, New York. He also took courses in real estate, insurance, and business administration at Columbia University in Manhattan. Kellenberg

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1166-578: The College Houses also reflect Marianist heritage: Winters (green), Cassidy (red), McCoy (navy), McCluskey (yellow), Chaminade (sky blue). Meanwhile, the Marianists were invited by a committee headed by Father Joseph Kealy to establish a boys' college in the southern Melbourne suburb of Frankston for years 7 to 12 (then forms 1 to 6). Marianist College opened in February 1973 with 166 boys and

1219-831: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In 2006 the executive Director was Brother Richard Joyal; the Deputy Director was Father Pablo Rambaud with assistant Bro. Oscar Kerketta. Marianists sent five expatriates to Japan in 1887, and in 1888 established a mission school, Gyosei Gakuen in Tokyo . They also established Kaisei Gakuen in Nagasaki in 1891, Osaka Meisei Gakuen in Osaka in 1898, and St. Joseph School in Yokohama in 1901. The local parish priests of

1272-639: The General Administration decided to establish the first Marianist religious community on the island of Mindanao, in Davao City. The community in Davao City was formed on 2 October 2004 by the arrival of Bros. Oscar Kerketta and Victor Sahayaraj from India, Fr. Pablo Rambaud from Spain, and Bro. Richard Joyal from Canada. Fr. Pat Devlin SM (Marist Fathers) had begun caring for Filipino Street Children on 4 May 1989. Fr. Pat worked with Caritas of

1325-697: The JV team in fifth; at the state level, three of the top five players came from Kellenberg teams. The Science Olympiad team has qualified for the New York State Science Olympiad Competition several times in recent years. A major activity for female students at Kellenberg is the annual Blue and Gold show. Students who participate are divided into two teams, a blue team and a gold team. The girls practice from February until May. The competition takes place on one night in May, and attracts

1378-619: The Latin School are required to take Latin . Admission to the school is highly competitive, with many applicants enrolling in private exam preparation courses for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam (CHSEE/TACHS) in general and Kellenberg in particular. The school also operates the Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School on the same campus as the high school. Serving students from grades 6 through 8, it

1431-798: The Marianist Development Project, a similar institution, in Mombasa . They serve members of the Sudanese Diocese of Rumbec in northwest Kenya. They operate the St. Bakhita Formation Center, with a seminary and training schools for nurses, teachers, and catechists. In 1925, they founded the prestigious Mang'u High School in Kenya. The Marianists' projects are the Chaminade Secondary School and MIRACLE,

1484-914: The Marianists in Spain established the Santa Maria Foundation, which publishes Marianist Editions and organizes pedagogical programs. They operate the Colegio del Pilar in Madrid , the Santa Ana y San Rafael , and 15 more schools, some of which are considered among the best in Spain. Fr. François Kieffer, a French Marianist priest, established the Villa St. Jean International School in Fribourg, Switzerland , in 1903, which operated until 1970. The Marianists arrived from Spain in 1932 and founded

1537-489: The Marianists operate eight schools. They also run three spiritual centers (at La Madeleine, St. Avold, and Le Vic), two residences for university students, and an extensive scholarship program for Marianist schools. In addition, they serve in youth ministry, pastoral work, and hospital chaplaincy. The Marianists' world headquarters is in Rome, Italy. In 1967, Archbishop John Charles McQuaid of Dublin invited Marianists from

1590-464: The Novitiate, a 20-month period divided over two years. During that time, the novice learns about the institute and spends time deeply discerning his call to the institute. At the end of the Novitiate, the novice professes Temporary Vows. He must annually renew the vows for at least three years. At the end of that time, the brother can decide to enter into Perpetual Profession. The brother professes

1643-535: The Province of Meribah is Brother Timothy S. Driscoll, S.M. Since the Province of Meribah was created, it has maintained in common the life of prayer, the educational apostolate , and religious garb. The brothers' motto is Servire Quam Sentire (serve with feeling). The Province of the United States recently updated their mission statement as follows: Empowered by the Holy Spirit and inspired by

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1696-679: The Province of the Andes. The Marianists' educational institutions in Chile include Colegio Santa María de la Cordillera , Colegio Parroquial San Miguel , Instituto Miguel León Prado , and Instituto Linares . The Marianists have founded various educational institutions such as Colegio Santa Maria Marianistas , Colegio Maria Reina Marianistas, en 1965, Colegio San Antonio Marianistas , Colegio San José Obrero Marianistas, and El Instituto Chaminade Marianistas . The Marianists have been active in Puerto Rico since 1938 when Colegio San José

1749-823: The Province of the United States and the Province of Meribah . The Province of Meribah, which became separate in 1976, operates only in the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island , New York. There it runs an educational complex: Chaminade High School , Kellenberg Memorial High School (including the Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School Division, for grades 6–8); and St. Martin de Porres Marianist School (pre-kindergarten through grade 8). It also runs five retreat houses: Emmanuel Retreat House (on Kellenberg property), Stella Maris Retreat House (East Islip, NY), Saragossa (on Chaminade property), Meribah (Muttontown, New York), and Founder's Hollow (Accord, New York). The Provincial of

1802-656: The United States to establish a mission in Ireland. Still part of the Province of the United States, the Irish Marianists operate St. Laurence College in Loughlinstown , Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown . They have also been active in diocesan youth ministry, school and prison chaplaincy, drug rehabilitation, work for peace and justice, and parish work. Four Irish Catholics have permanently joined the religious institute since 1976. They came to Spain in 1887. In 1977,

1855-625: The diocese. Kellenberg remained in Ogdensburg for three years, until Pius XII appointed him as the first bishop of Rockville Centre on April 16, 1957. He founded the diocesan chapter of Catholic Charities that same year. In 1958, Kellenberg dedicated the first permanent buildings for the Molloy College for Women in Rockville Centre. On April 12, 1959, at Mitchel Air Force Base in Long Island, New York, Kellenberg dedicated

1908-625: The dynamism of Blessed Chaminade's charism , we – brothers and priests – vowed religious in the Marianist Family, live in community as equals. Through lives of prayer and Gospel service, we dedicate ourselves to the following of Jesus Christ , Son of God become Son of Mary. Wherever we are sent we invite others to share Mary's Mission of making Christ present in every age and culture by forming persons and communities of apostolic faith that advance justice and reconciliation. Committed to education, we minister with youth and in solidarity with

1961-673: The face of parental protests, the school was acquired by the Marianist brothers who were already running Chaminade High School in nearby Mineola , and was reopened as Kellenberg Memorial in 1987. In September, 1987, the administration of Kellenberg Memorial High School announced the establishment of the Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School . The Latin School is named in honor of Marianist brother Bro. Joseph C. Fox , who taught for over fifty years in Catholic schools. This new division of KMHS provides

2014-507: The first lay principal, Mr. Christopher Dean, was appointed. In 1997 Mr. Christopher Stock was appointed principal. Some specialist buildings at St Paul's campus have been named in recognition of the proud Marianist tradition of the College: Chaminade Library, Winters Arts Building, Our Lady's Chapel, McCoy Hall, and Cassidy Technology Centre. The Jubilee Building was named in honor of Jubilee Year 2000 . The names of

2067-451: The major part of their efforts to inculturation to become rooted in new countries, in Asia and Africa , and also to be in tune with the surrounding cultures that challenge us and that we call modern or postmodern." Men who pursue a vocation with the Society of Mary follow an intense formation process that leads them to examine themselves and their spirituality. The first step to becoming

2120-502: The medal of Our Lady of Loreto, the patron saint of air travelers and pilots .From 1962 to 1965, he attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council in Rome. Three colleges, eighteen high schools and a number of parish schools were established during his tenure. Shortly before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Kellenberg resigned as bishop on May 3, 1976. Kellenberg died on January 11, 1986, from

2173-897: The poor. Members of the Marianist Province of the United States are concentrated in Honolulu, Hawaii ; St. Louis, Missouri ; Dayton, Ohio ; Cincinnati, Ohio ; San Antonio, Texas ; and Omaha, Nebraska . The Province runs three universities (the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio; St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; and Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii), 18 high schools, 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 retreat centers, and 7 parishes. Charles J. Pedersen , 1987 Nobel laureate in chemistry, attended

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2226-574: The religious Catalyst to the mainstream New York Times . Current faculty include college faculty, published authors and professional musicians. Former faculty members contributed to works still included in the school's curriculum, from history classes to faith-based clubs. Music produced by student organizations is sold at online music retailers. In the Marianist tradition, many students join sodality groups to mutually reinforce their Catholic faith. The groups meet weekly and participate in various religious activities. The school also operates Emmanuel,

2279-483: The school reestablished the varsity ice hockey program, as well as established a varsity crew program for both boys and girls. In 2019, a junior varsity ice hockey team was added. Walter P. Kellenberg Walter Philip Kellenberg (June 3, 1901 – January 11, 1986) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island, New York, from 1957 to 1976. Kellenberg previously served as bishop of

2332-433: The school's tenth anniversary. The mural includes a depiction of Jesus when he was young. Students and Marianists assisted the artist and his wife with the execution of the mural. Kellenberg Memorial has five athletic fields, four of which are named after the Four Evangelists . The fields are used for baseball, football, softball, and other sports. The school is also the caretaker of two Nassau County properties, one of which

2385-415: The school. There is also a large school staff body consisting of about 70 members. Many members of the Society of Mary have canine companions that often follow them to the classroom or reside in their offices during the day, sometimes cited as a very likable trait of the school. Many of the faculty and school staff are alumni . Administrators have contributed articles to a diverse range of publications, from

2438-529: The schools are otherwise administered as one unit, sharing facilities and faculty. Most clubs and activities are run as one unit for grades 6–12. The administration of the Latin School is subsidiary to that of the greater school, with the Assistant Principal for the Latin School answerable to the Principal and President of Kellenberg Memorial High School. As of April 2010, the faculty included 130 members, including three Marianist Priests and 12 Marianist Brothers. Many school administrators maintain teaching roles in

2491-435: The sixth bishop of Ogdensburg on January 19, 1954. That same year, Kellenberg received an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from Fordham University in the Bronx. In Ogdensburg he, expanded the Departments of Education and Catechetics and opened new parochial schools. He also created catechism classes for Catholic students going to public schools and established a youth ministry. He also led Marian rallies and processions in

2544-416: The vows of poverty, chastity, obedience , and stability. In addition, some brothers study to become priests at the International Marianist Seminary in Rome , Italy . The Marianists are active in Canada, where the late Archbishop Raymond Roussin , S.M., D.D., one of their number, was head of the archiepiscopal see of Vancouver from 2004 to 2009. The United States is home to two Marianist provinces:

2597-421: The western suburbs of Melbourne , Victoria, purchased a large block of 8 hectares in Altona that was transformed into the setting for St Paul's by the parents of the first students. The main 3-story classroom block was completed in 1969. The Marianists conducted the College for twenty years, under Headmasters Brother John McCluskey, Brother William Callahan, Father Daniel Winters, and Brother Donald McCoy. In 1985

2650-427: Was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of New York at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan on June 2, 1928 by Cardinal Patrick Hayes . After his 1928 ordination, the archdiocese assigned Kellenberg as curate at St. Mary's Parish in the Rosebank neighborhood of Staten Island, New York . In 1934, he was transferred to St. Paul's Parish in Manhattan and appointed to the archdiocesan curia . Within

2703-673: Was also named chancellor of the archdiocese in 1947. The Vatican elevated Kellenberg to the rank of domestic prelate in 1948 and the archdiocese named him moderator of the coordinating committee of the Catholic Lay Organization in 1951. On August 25, 1953, Kellenberg was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of New York and titular bishop of Ioannina by Pope Pius XII . He received his episcopal consecration on October 5, 1953 at St. Patrick's Cathedral from Cardinal James McIntyre , with Bishops William Scully and Joseph Flannelly serving as co-consecrators . After only three months as auxiliary bishop in New York, Pius XII named Kellenberg as

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2756-480: Was founded and is among the leading college preparatory schools of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Marianists came to Africa as missionaries in 1946. They are active in Kenya , Malawi , Zambia , Republic of the Congo , Democratic Republic of the Congo , Ivory Coast , Togo , and Tunisia . The Marianists operate Our Lady of Nazareth primary school and the IMANI counseling,Ujamaa Family Centre, Job Creation training Program, and child care center in Nairobi , and

2809-516: Was originally designed for students who started in public school but wished to transfer into the Catholic school system; it now accepts students from both public and Catholic elementary schools. Admission to the program is highly competitive, with many applying over a year in advance. The nature of the program allows middle school students to take courses taught by high school teachers (often with high school material) and to take part in clubs, activities and services that would normally not be available at

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