Please join us for upcoming Pickleball Open Play, hosted here at Molloy! Enjoy a great workout, meet other members of our community, or learn the game from scratch! All skill levels are welcome. This series of events is free and open to all adult players in our community (alumni, faculty, family, friends). See/click the flyer below for details and to register.
Campus Ministry’s Service Trip to Belize
In December, Campus Ministry volunteers traveled to Belize for a unique international service experience! Hannah Abenante ’27, Alex Gonzalez ’26, Vanessa Guilfoyle ’26, Lilly Kacziba ’27, Lucas Lui ’27, Emily Mussalli ’28, Ovi Oke ’28, and Oona Woods ’27 traveled with Marist Director of Integral Ecology and Sustainability Sam King, and Molloy chaperones Dr. Alice Prince, Ms. Jennifer Federico, and Mr. Richard Costa for a week of service and learning focused on climate change and global sustainability.
During the week, our students joined peers from local schools for beach cleanups, where meaningful connections formed between the Stanners and Caribbean Belizean youth. Students also visited an inland school serving Mayan children, where they taught various subjects, played games, and helped prepare for the school’s Christmas pageant. Stanners also toured a cacao plantation, gaining insight into sustainable farming and daily life in Belize. Through these encounters, students reflected on faith, gratitude, and the difference between material wealth and spiritual richness.
Belize and other similar trips are part of Campus Ministry’s Project 153, which invites students to grow through experiencing the world around them. More service trips will be available later this school year!
See Work by Our 3D Animation Club
Members of Molloy’s new 3D Animation Club recently worked on creating unique characters for an in-house contest. Students were challenged to make any winter-themed 3D animation from the ground up. You can see the work of the top three contest winners via the video player above!
Stanner Players Enjoy After School Retreat
On Thursday, January 8th, the Stanner Players participated in an after school retreat. The afternoon was centered around the theme and Marist pillar of “Family Spirit.” The Stanner Players explored how they can bring the pillar of Family Spirit to what they do on and off stage. Over the course of the afternoon, the Stanner Players prayed together, shared reflections, and took part in a variety of team-building challenges. The Stanner Players also welcomed their music director, Esther Chung, and choreographer, Taylor Garcia-Lawson ’19, as well as alumni guest Ché Negron ’19 to lead part of the retreat, illustrating how the bonds formed in Molloy’s theater last well beyond graduation. Family Spirit came to life yesterday afternoon and is clearly being lived out by each and every one of our Stanner Players. Campus Minister for Retreats Mr. Corrado shares, “It was truly a blessing to spend time being present with God and these amazing Stanners!”
Pictured: Last Year’s Stanner Games – Photos by Cesar Munoz ’26
| Track & Field – Good luck to our freshmen and sophomores at this weekend’s CHSAA NY/BQ Championships on January 10th, and to our student-athletes and coaches at Stanner Games, hosted at the 168th Street Armory on January 11th! Stanner Games is a nationally recognized meet that welcomes thousands of student-athletes representing many competitive programs. Special thanks to our alumni who will be serving as volunteers throughout the day to help the meet run smoothly! | |
| Swimming – Girls Varsity Swimming remains undefeated going into their last regular season meet this weekend against Xaverian. Boys Swimming sports a record of 4-1 following their first win against St. Anthony’s in 15 years. Two meets remain in their season. | |
| Bowling – Good luck to our Varsity and JV Bowling teams, who will compete for the City Championship next week! | |
| Basketball – Girls JV Basketball is undefeated so far this season. |
NY State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. ’82 Visits Molloy
On December 18th, NY State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. ’82 visited Molloy once again to serve as a guest speaker in several government and social studies classes throughout the day! Sen. Addabbo discussed the importance of civic engagement by young people and the positive impact their participation can create in their communities. He followed his presentation in each class with a lengthy Q&A, during which he answered a variety of questions from students. Thank you, Senator Addabbo, for continuing to make time for our students!
Congratulations to Capt. Evan Galane ’02, who has been named the new executive officer of the NYPD’s 102nd Precinct. Capt. Galane, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD, was recently highlighted in the Queens Chronicle after he introduced himself at a Community Board 9 meeting at Borough Hall. Click the button below to read the full article.
We are saddened to share the passing of Albert H. Karsten (January 3, 2026), father of President Richard Karsten ’81 and grandfather of Julia ’09, Kayla ’12, and Ryan ’13. Born in 1933 and raised in Brooklyn, he was the oldest living Karsten in recorded family history. Albert devoted 44 years to The New York Times as an art director and was known for his creativity, humor, and lifelong friendships. A loving husband to Jane, devoted father, and proud grandfather known as “Pop-pop” to his grandchildren Julia, Kayla, Ryan, Matthew, and Alex, and to his great-grandchild, Thomas. He cherished cars, boating, fishing, art, and hosting friends. Albert lived generously, joyfully, and fully present, leaving a legacy of warmth, creativity, and love Albert passed away peacefully after a wonderful life of 92 years. May he rest in eternal peace. Please join us in prayer for Albert and the Karsten family during this difficult time. | Click Here for Memorial Page
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael P. Honan ’64, who passed away on January 3, 2026. | Click Here for Memorial Page
We were recently informed of the passing of Bruno Vinti ’74 in November 2022. Please keep Bruno and his loved ones in your prayers.
