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Michael Califano embraced friends who gathered to protest his firing in front of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in December. The Nassau County PBA placed a billboard outside of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last Wednesday, to show support for Califano.

The Nassau County Police Benevolent Association recently placed a digital billboard outside of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre last Wednesday, to show support for Michael … more

By Daniel Offner | 1/26/24

Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, embraces friends and colleagues who came out to protest his firing in front of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Church officials say Califano violated school policy by publicly posting a picture of himself kissing his boyfriend.

Community fights back after Maria Regina teacher is fired

Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, claims he was fired from his job after the Diocese of Rockville Centre was made aware of pictures on social media … more

By Daniel Offner | 1/5/24

Community fights back after Maria Regina teacher fired

A third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School claims he was fired from his job after the Diocese of Rockville Centre was made aware of photos on social media. more

By Daniel Offner | 12/29/23

Community fights back after Maria Regina teacher is fired

Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, claims he was fired from his job after the Diocese of Rockville Centre was made aware of pictures on social media … more

By Daniel Offner | 1/5/23

Families who have received vaccines will be able to safely continue Easter traditions like egg hunts.

Pandemic’s second Easter brings hope

It has been a busy week for the Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church in Seaford, as it welcomes guests at services for Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/31/21

Coach JOE Marino, left, with the St. William fifth-grade boys’ basketball team after their 22-20 overtime thriller loss to St. Bernard.

Locals shine as CYO basketball season begins

Nothing brings a community’s children together like organized youth sports. Gathering to learn sportsmanship, a work ethic and a high moral standard in a safe and fun environment for sports is the … more

By J.D. Freda | 12/5/19

Theresa Teja, a teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School, helped middle school students Anthony Genovese, 13, Corinne Kassatly, 11, Jenna Murphy, 13, and Brianna Kassatly, 11, with their Google Chrome Books.

Maria Regina welcomes community at open house

Maria Regina, a Catholic elementary school in Seaford, host families from Wantagh, Seaford and beyond at an open house program on Jan. 29. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/31/17

Daniel Hoang, 12, far left, Kimmy Purcell, 12, and Jamie Barrett, 12, had fun with Clifford the Big Red Dog at Maria Regina School’s open house last January.

A week of Catholic pride

Educators, parents and students at two local parochial schools are ready to open their doors and show visitors what makes their communities special during Catholic Schools Week. more

By Julie Mansmann and Rebecca Anderson | 1/24/17

Young Dancers performed during Maria Regina’s Got Talent at the opening night of the church’s Family Festival on June 23.

Four days of fun at Maria Regina

There was plenty of fun to go around at Maria Regina Church last weekend. The parish held its annual Family Festival from June 23 to 26 in the church’s back parking lot. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/30/16

Among the students who graduated from Maria Regina School in Seaford on June 10 were, from left, Vincent Randazzo, Bridget Harrington, Grace Mohlin, Joseph Giglio and James Mamouzelos.

Moving on from Maria Regina

Eighth graders at Maria Regina are moving on from the school they attended since they were 3 and 4 years old. With high school around the corner, students reminisced of their days here as they readied to walk the stage on June 10. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/14/16