Catholic New York

National Catholic Schools Week 2021

National Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 6. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. … more

1/13/21

VIRTUAL GREETINGS—The archdiocesan Virtual Visiting Program for school open houses began in early December and will continue until at least late May. Shown is the main entrance area at Our Lady of Lourdes School in West Harlem.

Virtual School Open Houses Put Prospective Students, Families in the Know

Since early December, prospective students and their families have been able to participate in the archdiocesan Virtual Visiting Program for school open houses, a solid plan stemming from limitations … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/13/21

Lizzie Allan is among fifth-grade students of St. Augustine School in Ossining participating in the IBM Family Science Saturday Program. The academic, extracurricular activity covers varied topics within the STEM arena. On Saturday mornings, the students collaborate virtually with IBM experts who volunteer their time for the free educational outreach program.

Educators, IBM Partner in STEM Program for Ossining Students

At St. Augustine’s School in Ossining, administrators, teachers and students are thankful for the gift of innovation. Indeed, innovation, science, engineering and exploration are some of the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/13/21

Students at John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers are divided into two cohort groups that alternate weeks of in-person study with virtual instruction at home. Junior Valeria Acierno works on a drawing in studio art.

2020 Grad Recounts Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School’s Safe Reopening

Over the last nine months, Covid-19 has left the world in a state of disarray, fear, loss and uncertainty. As every facet of daily life was forced to shut down or adapt in some way, it began to feel … more

By JOSHUA BAKER | 1/13/21

Toussaint Scholars Gala Funds Go a Long Way at Parish Food Pantries

Lorrin Johnson never worries about the food pantry at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Frances of Rome, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony and Our Lady of Grace being empty because “something … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/13/21

FRIEND TO ALL—George Janvier served in various roles at parishes and schools in his Bronx community and at Salesian. All who knew Janvier are mourning his death Dec. 23 at age 41 due to Covid-19 complications.

Janvier’s Life Lessons Were His Greatest Gift to Students

George Janvier brightened up a room with his smile and his positive outlook on life, and family, friends and students in his Bronx community and at Salesian High School in New Rochelle are … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/13/21

Principal Appointed at Maria Regina High School

Maria Carozza-McCaffrey has been appointed principal of Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale. Mrs. Carozza-McCaffrey, a 1999 graduate of Maria Regina, had served as interim principal since … more

1/13/21

Cathedral High School Launches Principal’s Council

Cathedral High School in Manhattan has created a Principal’s Council, the girls’ Catholic college preparatory school announced. Serving as ambassadors and strategic advisers to the … more

1/13/21

Seniors in principal Catherine Merryman’s theology class at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie hold hats, gloves and blankets they collected for Newburgh Ministry.

Advent Giving Projects Are Lesson in Faith for Lourdes Students

Seniors at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie came together to help others in need by bringing Advent service projects to life in Catherine Merryman’s theology classes. Each of … more

12/30/20

A young man kneels in prayer before the start of Mass.

Cardinal Assures Young Adults of God’s Eternal Plan

Cardinal Dolan assured young adults of God’s eternal plan for our salvation as he celebrated the Young Adult Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St. Patrick’s … more

By DAN PIETRAEFSA | 12/16/20

Maryknoll to Host Online Student Art Exhibit Online

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers are planning an online art exhibit featuring works created by students in the National Junior Art Honor Society of St. Augustine’s School in Ossining. The … more

12/2/20

Some High School Sports Must Wait for Winter Season

High school student-athletes competing in the winter sports of basketball, wrestling, ice hockey and competitive cheer, which are considered high risk, may have to wait until the end of the year to … more

12/2/20

Fordham Prep Nipped in CHSAA Final

Sean Salgueiro scored his third goal of the match in overtime to lift St. Francis Preparatory School of Fresh Meadows, Queens, to a 4-3 victory over Fordham Preparatory School of the Bronx in the … more

12/2/20

FEEDING THE HUNGRY—Students at Loyola School in Manhattan check the packed boxes being delivered to City Harvest as part of last year’s Great Ignatian Challenge. About 220 tons of food has been collected in the previous four years. This year’s challenge concludes Nov. 25 at the nine participating Jesuit schools in four states.

Fordham Prep Grad Added Funding, School Spirit to Ignatian Challenge

Jim Rowen added “octane” to the Great Ignatian Challenge elevating school spirit at nine Jesuit schools in four states as students collect food for the hungry in their communities during … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/18/20

Msgr. Farrell High School student artist Christopher Jefairjian unveils his pencil drawing of Brother Henry S. Wright, C.F.C., during Cardinal Dolan’s visit to the Staten Island high school Oct. 28 to dedicate new campus facilities, including the Brother Henry S. Wright Learning Center. Brother Wright, who died Oct. 29, 2017, taught at Msgr. Farrell for 43 years.

New Farrell Facilities

Cardinal Dolan visited the Farrell High School in Staten Island Oct. 28 to dedicate new campus facilities, including the Brother Henry S. Wright Learning Center. Brother Wright, who died Oct. 29, … more

11/18/20

PROMOTING STUDENT LEADERS—College scholars participate in the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Virtual Gala Nov. 2. The gala, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry, benefits the scholarship fund for the 85 college scholars, undergraduate and graduate, for the 2020-2021 academic year. Some of this year’s proceeds are earmarked to assist parish food pantries in the archdiocese.

Scholars Donating Toussaint Gala Funds to Parish Food Pantries

Keith Guerrant and the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund college scholars are helping others this Thanksgiving season, with a portion of the money raised at the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/4/20

Iona Preparatory School senior Alex Williams catches a touchdown pass during Iona Prep’s 46-23 flag football victory in New Rochelle Oct. 10.

Safety a Big Priority as CHSAA Athletes Take the Field

Ethan Robinson looked back and thought ahead as he took the field for his first competitive game in more than a year as he and his Iona Preparatory School teammates defeated Fordham Prep, 46-23, in a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/21/20

Toussaint Scholarship Fund Virtual Gala Set Nov. 2

Multi-platinum recording artist Vanessa Williams will be the special guest performer at the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Virtual Gala Monday, Nov. 2, at 5:45 p.m. Carla Harris, vice chairman, … more

10/21/20

Cardinal Hayes High School graduate Christian Anderson scores one of his two touchdowns in Army’s 37-7 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at West Point Sept. 12. The junior quarterback ran for 98 yards to pace an Army offense that finished with 439 rushing yards.

Anderson, a Hayes Grad, Leads On, Off Football Field at West Point

Christian Anderson took his leadership skills home to the Bronx during the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2017 Cardinal Hayes High School graduate helped at home after his parents were quarantined to … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/7/20

Chelsea Thompson kisses her son, first-grader Chase Torres, before she drops him off at Our Lady of Grace School in the Bronx on the morning of Sept. 22. Our Lady of Grace and other Catholic schools throughout the archdiocese have opened for the 2020-2021 school year.

Educators Went ‘Above and Beyond’ to Reopen Elementary Schools, Superintendent Says

As Catholic elementary school students buckled down at their desks their first full week of classes Sept. 14-18, the superintendent of schools for the archdiocese buckled up in his car for a field … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE and DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/23/20