Catholic New York

HOMECOMING—Joe LaSorsa, right, talks with his parents, Gregory and Diana LaSorsa, before his Hudson Valley Renegades met the Lowell Spinners in a New York-Penn League baseball game at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill June 17. Joe LaSorsa was born and raised in Westchester County.

Iona Prep Graduate LaSorsa Thrilled to Be Pitching Close to Home

Joe LaSorsa used to attend Hudson Valley Renegades games at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill with his family and to watch friends compete when they were in town. Now, his family and friends are coming to … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/3/19

Home Ice Is Now in Nashville For Kennedy Catholic’s Santini

Steven Santini is off to Nashville after being dealt by the New Jersey Devils in one of the biggest deals at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver. The Devils traded Santini, a former student-athlete at … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/3/19

Ty Jerome, Another Iona Prep Grad, Goes to Suns on NBA Draft Night

Ty Jerome is a member of the Phoenix Suns after the Suns acquired the rights to the Iona Preparatory School graduate from the Boston Celtics during the NBA Draft June 20. The league is expected to … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/3/19

Young adult Catholics pray at Mass celebrated for them by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last July.

Young Adult Outreach Is Where Community and Faith Meet

One of the archdiocese’s brightest success stories in recent years has been the formation and development of its Young Adult Outreach, which uses a strong network and a personal touch to support … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/3/19

Cardinal Dolan greets fans during the ninth annual Catholic Education Night at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill June 17.

Cardinal Dolan Makes a Pitch at Catholic Education Night

Cassidy Maglio was planning to enjoy a snow cone on her busy evening at the ninth annual Catholic Education Night at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill June 17. The rising seventh-grader at Most … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/19/19

Six Children to Make Lourdes Pilgrimage Thanks to Washingtonville Knights

Thirteen-month-old Thomas Pio Brechbiel of St. Mary’s in Port Jervis will be the youngest New York pilgrim on the Knights of Columbus of Washingtonville-sponsored journey to Lourdes, France, June … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/19/19

To St. Brigid School, With Thanks

Attorneys who appear before me often say with surprise that when they approach the bench, they can read my trial notes upside down. In law school when we worked in study groups, my handwritten … more

By Hon. Lizbeth González | 6/6/19

Her Journey to Catholicism Was Holy Spirit’s Work

Angela Valles’ journey to the Catholic Church was a long time coming, and she attributes her decision to the Holy Spirit, who worked quickly and powerfully in her life. She grew up as the … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/5/19

Father Richard Welch, C.Ss.R., judicial vicar of the archdiocese’s Metropolitan Tribunal, discusses decrees and oaths before administering them to, from back right, senior Kayla Irizarry, instructor Aulina Presendieu and senior Christine Llano, all of St. Jean Baptiste High School, Manhattan. The three were each named typist/copyist of the diocesan inquiry of New York’s Dorothy Day. At far left is Maria Luisa Rivera, a notary in the tribunal.

High School Students Devote Hours to Dorothy Day’s Cause

As student transcribers in the diocesan inquiry of Servant of God Dorothy Day, two seniors at St. Jean Baptiste High School in Manhattan have made history. Christine Llano and Kayla Irizarry were … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/5/19

Piya Goyal, a fourth-grader at St. Augustine School in Ossining, poses with her first-place painting for third- and fourth-graders.

Winners Selected in CYO Art and Essay Contest

Winners of the 2019 archdiocesan Art and Essay Contest were honored May 17 at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan. During the Catholic Youth Organization awards ceremony, Ellia Tupone, a … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/5/19

Congratulations Catholic School Graduates of 2019

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6/5/19

DYNAMIC DUO—Valedictorian Abraham Castillo and salutatorian Jason Williams led the 135 graduates in the Class of 2019 at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx.

Class of 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Each year, Catholic New York salutes the hard work and dedication of seniors graduating from Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. The valedictorians and salutatorians of each school are … more

6/5/19

Cardinal Dolan greets a student after he celebrated a graduation Mass for eighth-graders from Catholic elementary schools in the Northeast/East Bronx region. The May 30 liturgy was offered at St. Theresa’s Church.

Bronx Eighth-Grade Graduates Called to Be Witnesses for Christ

At St. Theresa Church in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan told eighth grade students, “Class of 2019, congratulations—you’ve done a great job.” The graduation Mass was for 660 students graduating … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/5/19

St. Raymond Elementary School students perform the “Sky is the Limit” at the 43rd annual Inner-City Scholarship Fund Friends Gala at the Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan May 21.

Gala Raises $1.2 Million for Inner-City Scholarship Fund

Amaya Rojas is thankful the Inner-City Scholarship has given her the opportunity to take a step toward achieving her goal. The seventh-grader at Santa Maria School in the Bronx shared her story … more

6/5/19

SECURING FUTURES—Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners, poses with Pierre Toussaint scholars at the Pierre Toussaint Awards Dinner in November 2015 in Harlem.

Billionaire Helped Toussaint Scholars Before Morehouse Gift

Billionaire Robert F. Smith capped off the May 19 commencement ceremony at Atlanta’s Morehouse College with a surprise announcement—he pledged to pay off the graduates’ student loans. Smith, … more

6/5/19

Cathedral Student to Attend Harvard Summer Program

Katya Hybran, a freshman at Cathedral High School in Manhattan, has been accepted into the Academies at Harvard. The Academies are intensive, five-day academic enrichment programs for high-achieving … more

6/5/19

OFF TO CAMP—Alex Santos, center, joins his Mount St. Michael Academy teammates after being presented his jersey and cap for the inaugural Prospect Development Pipeline League in a ceremony May 16 at the Bronx school.

Mount St. Michael Pitcher To Play in Elite League

Mount St. Michael Academy’s Alex Santos is one of 80 high school juniors in the Class of 2020 Major League Baseball draft eligible players invited to participate in the inaugural Prospect … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/5/19

Two Presidents, Principal Appointed at High Schools

Two presidents are right at home and a principal is making history as three appointments were recently announced at Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. Lou Tobacco is the president and CEO … more

6/5/19

Iona Prep Captures State Lacrosse Championship

Goaltender Stephen Krug stopped 10 shots to earn the game’s most valuable player award for leading Iona Preparatory School to the New York State Catholic High Schools AA boys’ lacrosse … more

6/5/19

Father Adolfo Novio, who assists at Sacred Heart parish, Patterson, and parishioner Judy McDermott watch as children pet Bonnie the lamb, who was visiting for Good Shepherd Sunday, May 12.

Good Shepherd Sunday in Patterson

Due to inclement weather outside, the Good Shepherd Sunday meet-and-greet following the 10:30 a.m. Mass was moved into the hall at Sacred Heart Church in Patterson May 12. more

5/24/19