Catholic New York

Campers enjoy musical activity at Catholic Kidz Camp at St. Columba’s parish in Hopewell Junction July 15.

Catholic Kidz Camp Brings Joy to Participants, Volunteers

Vittoria Madeira is already planning a return in a new role to Catholic Kidz Camp at St. Columba’s in Hopewell Junction. “I can be a helper,” the rising fourth-grader told CNY on … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/28/21

Kevin Shattenkirk, center, joins members of the hockey program during his visit to Iona Prep’s Lower School in New Rochelle with the NHL’s Stanley Cup July 17. Shattenkirk, a graduate of Iona Prep’s Lower School and now a member of the Anaheim Ducks, was a member of the 2020 Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Stanley Cup at Iona Prep

Kevin Shattenkirk joined members of the hockey program during his visit to Iona Prep’s Lower School in New Rochelle with the NHL’s Stanley Cup July 17. Shattenkirk, a graduate of Iona … more

7/28/21

Matthew Clyman, a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Shrub Oak, attempts a putt on his way to winning the seventh- and eighth-grade division at the Westchester Putnam CYO Junior Golf Outing at Pleasantville Country Club June 28.

DeRosa Leads St. Patrick’s to CYO Golf Title

Joseph DeRosa shot a 42 to capture the boys’ individual title and lead St. Patrick’s to the school/parish team championship at the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Memorial CYO Grammar School Junior … more

7/14/21

Students, coordinators and other volunteers work on the garden.

Holy Child Students Join The Fuller Center for Yonkers Housing Renovation

With much help from the School of the Holy Child, The Fuller Center for Housing of Greater New York City is renovating affordable housing in Yonkers for low- to moderate-income … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/30/21

Members of the faithful pray the Our Father during the June 2 Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. About 400 people attended the Mass, which is organized by the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach.

Hundreds of Young Adults Called to ‘Conversion of Heart’ by Cardinal Dolan

At St. Patrick’s Cathedral during a Young Adult Mass, Cardinal Dolan spoke about the significance of seeking and maintaining “conversion of heart,” and expressed joy at being able … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

At a June 10 symposium tackling food insecurity, Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Academy students included a section on vertical farming benefits and seeking related solutions. The forum’s focus was on Yonkers, where many of the students of the White Plains high school reside; it included a five-member panel of City of Yonkers officials.

Archbishop Stepinac Symposium Tackles Food Insecurity

In a special symposium last week, Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Academy students tackled the food insecurity crisis. The livestreamed event featured student presentations on how food … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

Cardinal Dolan stands in a photo with the graduating seniors of John S. Burke High School in Goshen following the Baccalaureate Mass June 3.

Cardinal Offers Mass for Burke Seniors

Cardinal Dolan celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for the 66 graduating seniors of John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen June 3. The Baccalaureate Mass is celebrated annually for … more

6/16/21

Class of 2021 Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Catholic New York annually salutes the hard work and dedication of the members of the senior class graduating from the 44 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. The valedictorians and … more

6/2/21

Aquinas High School band is shown at the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan. Aquinas is closing this month after educating young women for 98 years.

Students, Staff Are Grateful for the Aquinas Experience

Lebene Ashinyo is saying a “proper goodbye” to Aquinas High School in the Bronx, which is shutting its doors after educating young women for 98 years. Aquinas had its final classes … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/2/21

Eligio and Mercedes Solis stand with their children, Salette and Eli, after a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 25. Salette and Eli are scholarship recipients who attend Christ the King School in the Bronx, and they were altar servers at the Mass.

50 Years of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund Celebrated at Cathedral Mass

Eligio and Mercedes Solis are thankful their children have an opportunity to attend Catholic school with assistance from the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, which marked its 50th anniversary with a Mass … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/2/21

A group photo was taken after the May 10 confirmation ceremony at St. Barnabas Church in the Bronx. In the top row, from left, were Father Joseph Akunaeziri, parochial vicar; Father Brendan Fitzgerald, pastor; Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne; and Father John Smart, who is in residence at St. Barnabas. In the second row, from left, are Michelle Torres, Ceili Chapter and Ciara Leo. In the bottom row, from left, are Emma Brannigan, Arriana Rijfkogel, Shania Cueto, Sarah Brannigan and Sharon Traditi, campus ministry moderator at Saint Barnabas High School.

Campus Ministry at Bronx High School Helps Form Faithful Leaders

The campus ministry program at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx is commited to providing Christian leadership and guiding students in their faith journey through outreach projects and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/2/21

Graduating students from St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill process during May 18 commencement exercises at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona.

Caps and Gowns

Commencement and recognition ceremonies took place last month at colleges around the archdiocese. Above left, Nikewhan Matthew of Newburgh, an information technology/cybersecurity major, receives his … more

6/2/21

What I Learned This Year to Help Me Spread the Good News

I feel we are a curious people. Curious about all the what-ifs, why-nots, how-tos and most of all, the great phenomenon of life. And that’s a good thing, because as followers of Christ we … more

By NICOLE MURANELLI | 6/2/21

Moving Forward

Graduation season has begun at the 44 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York as the images on this page illustrate. This special section includes graduation information for all the … more

6/2/21

A group photo taken after the May 16 Servant Leadership Awards ceremony at St. Augustine’s parish in Larchmont shows many of the 35 honorees. All are high school and college students who are members of the parish.

Servant Leadership Awards Presented to 35 Students at Larchmont Parish

Servant Leadership Awards were conferred to 35 high school and college students by the Congregation of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The presentations were made in a ceremony May 16 at … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/19/21

Cardinal Dolan walks with students following his dedication of the new athletic field at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island May 17. From front left are John Ardi, Magdalena Bielawski and Luke Curcio. Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, is at back left and Father Rhey Garcia, the school chaplain, is back right. The cardinal also blessed the school’s newly refurbished chapel and the repurposed former library which is now the state-of-the-art Student Collaboration Center.

Moore Catholic Blessings

Cardinal Dolan dedicated the new athletic field at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island May 17. The cardinal also blessed the school’s newly refurbished chapel and the repurposed former … more

5/19/21

Father Joseph Espaillat, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua parish in the Bronx, holds the monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament during Holy Hour at the eighth annual New York Catholic Youth Day May 1 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Bronx, where he is pastor. About 170 teenagers attended the event in person and more young people participated virtually from their home or their parish.

Teens at New York Catholic Youth Day Asked to Be God’s Light

New York Catholic Youth Day’s theme of Be the Light originated from the day’s Mass readings and was used to inspire teens and urged the young people to motivate others. About 170 young … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/5/21

Coach Tom Bubel, right, stands with members of the Our Lady of Lourdes High School girls swim team. The Warriors were grateful the Beacon City School District allowed them to use the pool at Beacon High School for practices and swim meets in 2021.

Lourdes Swimmers, Coaches Cherish Season in Pool

Katie Thorn and Gaby Murray are thankful a school district stepped forward to give them the opportunity to swim as senior captains for Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Beacon High School opened … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/5/21

‘Revolutionary’ Opportunities Seen When Catholic Schools Reopen in Fall Minus Hybrid, Remote Learning

“Schools are not simply going to be back in September, they’re going to be better than back.” That was the assessment of archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools Michael Deegan, … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/5/21

JOINED BY FAITH—Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, right, meets with Immaculate Heart of Mary High School of Religion students in Scarsdale April 21. With Bishop Whalen is Msgr. Luke Sweeney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish.

Praise for Students at High School of Religion in Scarsdale

Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, vicar for clergy, met with Immaculate Heart of Mary High School of Religion students in Scarsdale to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their … more

5/5/21