Catholic New York

A BIG DIFFERENCE—Esmeralda, 11, above, and her mentor, Sara, relax on the beach at Coney Island last year.

Bigs & Littles Still Together, Even When They Are Apart

In the Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring program, adult mentors continue nurturing their bond with their young mentees even with restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. “We have … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/6/20

Letter to Teachers from Michael Deegan, Superintendent of Schools

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. —2 … more

5/6/20

FUTURE-FOCUSED—On stage for the panel discussion were Monica Morales, moderator; Pete Burak, keynote speaker, and panelists Danielle M. Brown, Father Joseph Espaillat, and students Virginia Capellupo and Frank Scafuri.

Faith Amid Fear of Coronavirus Addressed at Student Leadership Conference

How to keep the faith despite the fear and uncertainty of the global coronavirus pandemic was one of many subjects discussed at the fourth annual Student Leadership Conference sponsored by the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 3/25/20

Confirmation Retreat

A confirmation retreat at Archbishop Stepinac High School was held in White Plains Feb. 23. Three hundred students representing 10 parishes in Westchester County participated in the afternoon retreat … more

2/26/20

YOUNG LEADERS—Sebastian Huerta of Regis High School, left, and Angel Guinazum of Xavier High School join Robin Klueber Jan. 25. The students are senior coordinators of the Ascension Children’s Pantry at Ascension parish in Manhattan, and Mrs. Klueber is the adult leader of the pantry and parish director of religious education.

Spirit Squad Youth Group Runs Food Pantry at Manhattan Parish

Sofia Corscio-Sanchez finds she receives as much as she’s giving others as a member of the Spirit Squad youth group at Ascension parish in Manhattan. “It’s teaching me to help the community … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/13/20

ALL THEIR CHILDREN—Parents gather at a table in the library at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School to greet Mary Pat Donoghue, far right, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Angela Dinger, vice chair of the board of directors of the National Catholic Educational Association. Others present were, from far left, Michael Coppotelli, associate superintendent for student services and public policy; Joseph Tweed, regional superintendent for Manhattan; and Principal Andrew Woods. Also pictured are six student escorts who were tour guides.

Education Officials Discuss Catholic Identity, School Choice

The education officials sat down in the school library for an interview after they toured Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. As executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the … more

By Christie L. Chicoine | 2/12/20

GENTLE LESSON—Mattias Manon, left, and Jordan Lopez, pre-k students at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School in Manhattan, learn about a chinchilla, one of a number of animal friends that are part of the school community, Jan. 30.

Students Find ‘Right Path’ at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School

The school day at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs on Arden Street in the Inwood section of Manhattan begins and ends in prayer in the church on site. What a smart way to navigate the day given the range … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/12/20

Cardinal Dolan, touring John Cardinal O’Connor School in Irvington Jan. 27, takes time to look at wall posters with Luke Hennisch, left, and Aiden Scholl. National Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, runs through Feb. 1.

Cardinal O’Connor School ‘Shows Us What Catholic Schools Are All About’

Evan Breen and Anthony Romeo entered John Cardinal O’Connor School in Irvington with a learning need to enhance their reading skills. Now, the eighth-graders enjoy reading and are waiting to … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/29/20

Sixth-grader John Cassidy, center, participates in an experiment involving electricity with classmates at St. Denis-St. Columba School in Hopewell Junction Jan. 10.

Lab Lessons Are for All Students at Hopewell Junction School

Jadyn Menuau is an 11-year-old with an understanding of what LabLearner is all about. “You can experience what you’re learning,” the sixth-grader at St. Denis-St. Columba School … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/15/20

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM—The four juniors from Cathedral High School in Manhattan participating in an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan are, from left, Skyla Collado, Annette Malan, Taiana Corchado and Thais Peña.

Cathedral High School Students Interning at Sloan Kettering Program

Taiana Corchado, a junior at Cathedral High School in Manhattan, was one of four Cathedral students selected to participate in a two-year internship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/15/20

GOD AND GOALS—At the annual Winter Workshop of the archdiocesan Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund were, from left, scholarship recipients Reginald Asiamah, Ramses Peña and Alexis Rosales-Hernandez. The Dec. 30 gathering took place at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan. The workshop focused on reaching academic and career goals, and maintaining trust in God.

‘Community’ of Pierre Toussaint Scholars Learn About Reaching Goals

Ramses Peña, 18, was among dozens of archdiocesan Pierre Toussaint Scholars who gathered at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan to receive advice from program coordinators and alumni on … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/5/20

‘Community’ of Pierre Toussaint Scholars Learn About Reaching Goals

Ramses Peña, 18, was among dozens of Pierre Toussaint Scholars who gathered at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan to receive advice from program coordinators and alumni on the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/3/20

The outgoing and incoming board members perform a dance to open the 58th annual Pallottine Teenage Federation Conference at Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa in Ellenville Dec. 6.

Pallottine Teenage Federation Looking for More High School Members

Samantha Schucker and Michael Spear, living examples of what the Pallottine Teenage Federation represent, share the same goal as federation leaders for the next 12 months following the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/18/19

Catholic Schools Open 2020-2021 Online Admissions

The Archdiocese of New York has opened online admissions for the 2020-2021 school year, and will host six open house events at 120 schools across the archdiocese from January through March. more

12/6/19

Cardinal Hayes senior Jalen Smith carries the football during his team’s 25-7 Catholic High School Football League AAA championship victory over Archbishop Stepinac at Mitchel Field in Uniondale Nov. 16.

Cardinal Hayes, Moore Catholic, Kennedy Catholic Win Football Titles

Cardinal Hayes is a win away from capturing the program’s first Catholic high school state football title after defeating Archbishop Stepinac 25-7 for the Catholic High School Football League’s … more

11/20/19

The band from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx provides a musical welcome outside Westchester County Center.

Catholic Schools Spirituality Day

Catholic Schools Spirituality Day, featuring 3,500 teachers, principals and administrators from schools across the archdiocese, filled the Westchester County Center in White Plains Nov. 6. more

11/7/19

The joyful faith and enthusiasm expressed by the teens above was much in keeping with the “Speak Up!” theme of the seventh annual New York Catholic Youth Day Oct. 19 at Westchester County Center in White Plains. The day included faith-journey testimonials by teens from several parishes, as well as a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan. Nearly 1,100 youths from around the archdiocese attended this year’s gathering.

1,100 Teens at NY Catholic Youth Day Told to ‘Speak Up!’

Diana Paulino, 14, was one of nearly 1,100 teens who attended the seventh annual New York Catholic Youth Day at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. “It teaches you about always following … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/23/19

Student Nicolas Basso speaks about “The Power of Connection”.

St. Joseph’s School Hosts TEDx Event

Seventh-graders from St. Joseph’s School in the Yorkville section of Manhattan participated with a celebrity panel for one of the nation’s first TEDx events at a kindergarten through eighth grade … more

10/23/19

Victims Assistance Coordinator Named

Cardinal Dolan has appointed Eileen Mulcahy as victims assistance coordinator for the archdiocese. Ms. Mulcahy will remain in her role as director of the archdiocesan Office of Pastoral Planning, … more

10/10/19

Review Finds Archdiocese Committed to Child Safety

No archdiocesan priest or deacon, with a substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, remains in ministry today in the Archdiocese of New York. Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/9/19