Families of many backgrounds participate in CCBQ ‘Fun Day’ at OLMC-Astoria

Published on August 26, 2025

For 17 years, the parish has partnered with Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) to host the annual Kids Fun Day. This year, the event was held on Aug. 22 in advance of the first day of classes, set for Sept. 3, at Catholic schools and academies in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

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