Catholic New York

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, an associate justice of the appellate division first department, speaks to students and staff at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle Feb. 3 during a special Black History Month program.

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, an associate justice of the appellate division first department, spoke to students and staff at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle Feb. 3 during a special Black History Month … more

2/9/22

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Special Education Program at St. Frances de Chantal School, the Bronx, demonstrate their devotion to their work.

Special Education Programs Recognize ‘Intrinsic Value’ of All Learners

The director of special education in the archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools office said she believes that if a family is looking for a Catholic education, “it is our duty to go above and … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/9/22

St. Mary’s Academy to Open in September at Kennedy Catholic

Starting next September, St. Mary’s Academy for grades 6 to 8 will open in Somers, as an extension of John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School. Kennedy Catholic administrators have launched … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/9/22

Catholic Schools Week 2022

National Catholic Schools Week will be observed Jan. 30 to Feb. 5. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Schools focus on the value Catholic education … more

1/13/22

A photo of a school family taken outside the Academy of St. Ann and St. Paul in Manhattan. The Latino Outreach Program of the Superintendent’s office helps Hispanic families navigate the Catholic school application, enrollment and financial-aid processes, in Spanish and English.

Latino Outreach Program ‘Like Talking With a Relative,’ Says One Parent

At the archdiocesan School Superintendent’s Office, the Latino Outreach Program helps Hispanic families navigate the intricacies of school application, enrollment and financial aid procedures, … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/12/22

During the first monthly Young Adult Mass of 2022 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 5, Father Jean-Paul Soler shares how participating in a morning Holy Hour as a seminarian became a daily routine in his life.

Father Soler Tells Young Adults How Morning Holy Hour Became Part of His Day

The Catholic young adult community celebrated its first Young Adult Mass of 2022 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan 5 with celebrant Father Jean-Paul Soler sharing how a daily Holy Hour as a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

Fordham Prep senior Charlie Reilly was treated to a trip to Cape Canaveral, Fla., in September to watch the launch of SpaceX’s first all-civilian spaceflight.

Fordham Prep Senior Is Top Student Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital

Charlie Reilly’s life is filled with self-driven success that he's using to help others in need. The Fordham Prep senior has raised $67,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

Four CRS Club members of Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale are shown preparing meals in the kitchen of the high school dining hall which were later distributed to the homeless in Manhattan as part of the school’s Breakfast Run program. They are, from left, Sophia Conroy, Jordyn Bryant, Hailey Manzo and Cyanna Shirley.

Maria Regina High Launches First School CRS Club in Archdiocese

Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale has bragging rights, having become the first school in the archdiocese to launch a Catholic Relief Services Club. CRS is the humanitarian relief and … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/12/22

CYO New York is planning a Feb. 5 start date for its first season of basketball since 2019-2020 when the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic canceled the archdiocesan championship tournament in March. In this 2019 photo, Carley Voce of St. Francis of Assisi, West Nyack, drives to the basket against Gianna Dolan, center, and Ashley Koch, right, of St. John the Evangelist, Mahopac, in the fifth-grade girls’ championship game.

CYO Basketball Season to Start Feb. 5

CYO New York is planning to begin its basketball season Feb. 5, and the start date may change, if needed, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’ve learned we’ve had to adjust … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

Catholic Schools Issuing Covid-19 Home Test Kits to All Families, Staff

Archdiocesan schools plan to distribute tens of thousands of Covid-19 home test kits in the coming weeks as municipalities and health organizations struggle to stock up on these sought-after … more

1/12/22

Virtual Engineering Lab Offered to High School Students Feb. 3

High school students in the archdiocese will have the opportunity to celebrate engineering during Catholic Schools Week with a virtual lab being offered by Engineering Tomorrow on Thursday, Feb. … more

1/12/22

Alumna’s $1 Million Gift to Benefit Generations of St. Catharine Academy Students

Valerie Saputo Puglisi, class of 1968, a longtime supporter of St. Catharine Academy who is a resident of Larchmont, presented the Bronx high school with a magnificent Christmas gift. In anticipation … more

1/12/22

Two Cathedral High School students work on the new Dell Computers from BlackRock Global Fixed Income.

Cathedral High School Receives Computers From BlackRock

Cathedral High School in Manhattan received a donation of 28 Dell computers from BlackRock Global Fixed Income. The donated computer equipment will replace outdated gear in the library. The … more

1/12/22

Mount St. Mary Students Begin Walden Savings Medici Program

About a dozen students at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh recently kicked off the Walden Savings Bank Medici Scholars Program, becoming the sixth group to take on the initiative since its … more

1/12/22

Susan and Dan Mahoney, center, met students from the Stepinac Honors Academy, from left, Calvin Lindo, Nathaniel Alvarez and Lachlan McIntyre at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains. Dan Mahoney, a 1967 Stepinac graduate, and his wife donated $1 million to the school, which will rename its honors academy the Susan and Daniel P. Mahoney Honors Academy.

Stepinac Honors Academy Renamed for Generous Alumnus

Daniel P. Mahoney, Class of 1967, a longtime supporter of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, recently returned with his wife, Susan, to again give back to his alma mater, which he … more

1/12/22

GLOBAL CHAT—Students at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx are shown talking via Zoom with students in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Global Talk Network is giving St. Raymond students the opportunity to enjoy a cultural exchange and for students in Da Nang to speak the English language they’re studying.

Global Talk Network Expands Educational Experience at St. Raymond

Brandon Delgado is learning about Vietnamese culture—and sharing some of his own experiences—via Zoom with students in Da Nang, Vietnam, thanks to the newly formed Global Talk Network at … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/28/21

Cardinal Dolan speaks with Amanda Hallworth, and married couple Edward and Claire Abdallah, during Theology on Tap evening for Catholic young adults Dec. 16 at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac.

Cardinal Preaches About Jesus’ ‘Comings’ at Theology on Tap in Mahopac

Catholic young adults in the Hudson Valley welcomed Cardinal Dolan as the guest speaker for their Theology on Tap at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac Dec. 16. The evening with the cardinal was … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/28/21

Fordham Prep captured the CHSAA AA City Championship with a 3-1 boys soccer victory over St. Francis Prep at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx Nov. 7. The Rams later defeated Nichols School of Buffalo, 4-2, in the state semifinals before losing to Chaminade in the state final, 2-0, Nov. 14. Fordham Prep, which started the season 0-3-1, won 13 consecutive matches and was 16-0-1 in its last 17 matches entering the state final.

City Soccer Champs

12/16/21

Communion is distributed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dec. 3, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. More than 1,000 students attend the all-boys school.

Xavier High Kicks Off 175th Year With ‘Mission’ in Mind

Neil Pasawala understood Cardinal Dolan’s message at the Mass on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, the opening of Xavier High School’s 175th anniversary year at St. Patrick’s … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/15/21

Three student members of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps lead the procession at the start of Mass.

Xavier High Kicks Off 175th Year With ‘Mission’ in Mind

Neil Pasawala understood Cardinal Dolan’s message at the Mass on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, the opening of Xavier High School’s 175th anniversary year at St. Patrick’s … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/9/21