Youth / Schools | Catholic New York

Heymi Divison Adames, Muntafa Rahman and James Cadden serve the community through the Alianza Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which operates from the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Alianza became part of archdiocesan Catholic Charities in 2013.

Alianza Center Programs Provide Youth Services, Work Experience

At the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights, Muntafa Rahman and James Cadden shared their thoughts on serving the community through the center’s youth programs, service … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

Studying Hard

As Catholic schools come back into session in just a few weeks, scenes like this will be a daily occurrence across the Archdiocese of New York. Students at St. Athanasius School in the Bronx look … more

8/10/22

Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, greets Shiloh, left, and Amina Washington, white shirt, during the morning drop off at the Academy of St. Paul and St. Ann in East Harlem as the new academic year began last September. The youngsters were returning to start 3K.

Catholic Schools Focusing on Eucharistic Renewal

“The construction paper is hung, the supplies are out and we’re just standing at the door waiting for the children to come in so that we can welcome them, embrace them and spend an entire … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

PILGRIMS IN LOURDES—In this group photo during the pilgrimage in Lourdes, France, Brother Bill Sherlog, C.F.C., stands third from right in the back row. In the front row, Hayes student Lucas Koon-Perez is seated second from left, and Hayes student Tylar Moore is fourth from left. The seven-day pilgrimage in late July was organized by Our Lady’s Pilgrimage, a nonprofit organization based in New Canaan, Conn.

Two Cardinal Hayes Students Join Others as Pilgrims, Volunteers in Lourdes

Brother Bill Sherlog, C.F.C., and two of his students from Cardinal Hayes High School recently traveled with other pilgrims on a trip to the Lourdes shrine in France, a journey that one of the Hayes … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

Iona Prep players and coaches hold their plaques for winning the CHSAA AA baseball city championship with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10.

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/13/22

New School Leaders

New Elementary Principals 2022-2023 Francesca Ciaramitaro Incarnation, Manhattan, Principal Allyson Genova Hall St. Stephen of Hungary, Manhattan, Principal Margaret Lee Good Shepherd, … more

8/10/22

NEW NAME—Members of the cabinet of Dominican University New York stand alongside a temporary sign after the May announcement that the former Dominican College is now a university. A permanent sign is now in place. From left, Brian Fernandes, vice president for enrollment management; John Burke, vice president for student development and dean of students; Tony Cipolla, vice president for fiscal affairs and CFO; Joseph Valenti, vice president for institutional advancement; Sister Kathleen Sullivan, O.P., chancellor for external affairs; Thomas Nowak, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean; and Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., president.

Dominican University New York Among Former Colleges Trending Name Upgrade

Dominican University New York, celebrating its 70th year, was known as Dominican College until three months ago. One month ago, Iona College, now in its 82nd year, became Iona University. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

Runners move quickly in the 1,500-meter run for girls in grades three through five.

Runners, Families Enjoying Cross Country Meets at Seminary

Mary O’Keefe just finished watching her grandson Declan win his cross-country race and was enjoying a fall morning on the picturesque campus of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. CYO … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/14/22

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Marositz Named Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

Stephen Marositz was named associate superintendent of teaching and learning, the archdiocese’s Superintendent of Schools office announced. Marositz joined the superintendent’s … more

8/10/22

FAMILY OCCASION—St. Mary’s parish in Wappingers Falls held a large gathering of homeschool families July 16, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Right, families come together for lunch in the gymnasium. The day also featured Mass offered by Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, the pastor of St. Mary’s, as well as games and activities for the children.

Wappingers Falls Parish Hosts Homeschool Family Day

St. Mary’s parish in Wappingers Falls hosted a picnic day for homeschool families on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16. Nearly 200 people attended the … more

8/10/22

Fordham First

Fordham University, the Bronx, celebrated the historic Oct. 14 inauguration of Tania Tetlow as the 33rd president—and first woman and layperson—to lead the 181-year-old institution. … more

10/19/22

Fordham Prep Grad Cameron Young Runner-up Again, in PGA Tourney

Cameron Young, a graduate of Fordham Prep in the Bronx, tied for second in the PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club July 28-31. Young, 25, shot 4-under par over the … more

8/10/22

Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital, formerly known as the Specialty Hospital for Children, Oct. 4 in Manhattan. With the cardinal, from left, are Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare; Mitchell Marsh, senior vice president, Residential Services of ArchCare facilities; Francis J. Serbaroli, chairman, ArchCare board of trustees; Rosalie Bernard, executive director, ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center; Annmarie Covone, executive vice president/CFO of ArchCare; Dr. Vicki-Jo Deutsch, medical director, ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital.

ArchCare Facility for Medically Fragile Children Receives Major Renovations, New Name

Cardinal Dolan recently cut the ribbon at the grand opening of ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital—formerly known as the Specialty Hospital for Children—as the Manhattan facility has … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/19/22

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

New York Catholic Schools Reach Out to Help Schools in Florida Diocese

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are stepping forward with prayer and service to assist schools in the Diocese of Venice, Fla., affected by Hurricane Ian. The category-4 storm with … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/19/22

Students of St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx wear ecclesiastical headgear they fashioned themselves at a Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Oct. 13 at St. Frances de Chantal Church.

Cardinal's Blessing

Students of St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx wore ecclesiastical headgear they fashioned themselves at a Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Oct. 13 at St. Frances de Chantal Church. more

10/19/22

San Miguel Academy Rowers Honored at Giants Game

The San Miguel Academy’s rowing program was honored Oct. 16 by the New York Giants as part of Hispanic Heritage Month at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Twenty San Miguel rowers … more

10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan, speaking at the Mass he offered Oct. 15 at the annual forum for catechesis and youth ministry, said the mysteries of the Rosary could be one practical measure for catechists to use with their students to transmit the essentials of the Catholic faith.

Cardinal Dolan Thanks ‘Army’ of Catechists, Youth Ministers for Their Support

Preaching to an “army” of catechists and youth ministers, some 560 strong, assembled last weekend at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan said he loves them and is … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/19/22