Catholic New York

Juliana Barros holds a portrait of the Old Testament prophet Elijah during the Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries’ presentation of “Jonah and The Prophettes” Aug. 6 at St. Mary’s School in Wappingers Falls.

‘Jonah’ Production Promotes CLASP Campers’ Growth in Faith, Arts

Stephanie Alvarez remembered when everything began to come together for her as she and some 60 cast and crew members were preparing for Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries’ (CYFM) … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/24/22

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

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

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

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 … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

2022-2023 Elementary Schools Calendar

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2022-2023 Secondary Schools Calendar

8/10/22

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 office … 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 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 final … more

8/10/22

Cardinal Dolan receives assistance from Joe Long, right, director of children’s faith formation, at the Confirmation Mass for Young People with Special Needs last month at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also shown is Deacon James Bello.

In Changing Culture, Youth Faith Formation Team Seeks to ‘Boldly Form Disciples’

At the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan, Ela Milewska and her dedicated youth faith formation team seek to implement and oversee youth programs and activities to “boldly form … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

Lou Tobacco, president of Msgr. Farrell High School and camp director, checks the bocce balls during a match.

Msgr. Farrell Campers Develop Bocce Skills, Friendships

Francesco Conia came to an easy conclusion and returned to Msgr. Farrell Bocce Summer Camp on Staten Island for a second year July 11-15. “I had so much fun, I had to come back this … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/27/22

Principal Appointed at Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Geraldine Lavery was named principal of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, the school’s board of trustees announced. Mrs. Lavery has served for 25 years as an educator in the … more

7/27/22

Fordham Prep Graduate Young Places Second at British Open

Cameron Young came up one stroke short of winning a PGA major. The Fordham Prep graduate shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the British Open on July 17 to finish at 19-under par for the four-day … more

7/27/22

Iona University students in New Rochelle celebrate following the July 12 announcement that the institution’s name was changed from college to university. From left are Alesandra Payne ’24, Tonian Fullerton ’24, Maria Foley ’23, Brenden Martinez ’24 and Devon Gabriel ’23.

Iona College in New Rochelle Becomes a University

Iona College is now known as Iona University. Founded in 1940 and with more than 50,000 alumni around the world, Iona University celebrated the news July 12 with an unveiling on its New Rochelle … more

7/13/22

Catholic High School Players Help Team USA to Gold Medal

Cardinal Hayes High School’s Ian Jackson and Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Johnuel “Boogie” Fland helped Team USA capture the gold medal at the FIBA U17 Basketball World … more

7/13/22

The cardinal shares a greeting with a young man following the Mass.

Young Adult Mass

Cardinal Dolan offered Mass June 1 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the archdiocese’s young adult community. more

6/17/22

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. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22