Catholic New York

A broadcast is shown of the work of Eddy award-winning elementary anchorpersons Salvatore Agro and Avamichelina Hodgens of St. Patrick’s School, Staten Island, during the 46th annual Eddy Awards May 17 at the ITV Studios in Yonkers.

Students Go to Their Phones for New Eddy Awards Program

St. Patrick’s School on Staten Island won seven awards, including Best Elementary News Team, at the 46th annual Eddy Awards May 17 at the ITV Studios in Yonkers. Maria Regina High School in … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/22/19

Nearly 1,000 students and faculty from 26 Catholic schools across the archdiocese gather for Mass in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, May 8. Fun and games, from tug-of-war to three-legged races, followed outdoors on the seminary grounds at the annual archdiocesan Regional Field Day.

Regional "Recess"

Nearly 1,000 students and faculty from 26 Catholic schools across the archdiocese gathered for Mass in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, May 8. Fun and games, from tug-of-war to … more

5/22/19

School Leaders Back Ruling on ‘Substantial Equivalency’

Michael Deegan, the interim superintendent of schools in the archdiocese, said he was “very pleased” with last month’s ruling by the New York State Supreme Court regarding “substantial … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/9/19

Catholic School Students to Be Honored for Peacemaking

Three Catholic school students from the archdiocese will be honored at Pax Christi Metro New York’s annual Peacemaker Awards Reception in Keenan Commons at Xavier High School in Manhattan Sunday, … more

5/9/19

Cardinal Dolan confers the sacrament of confirmation upon Kana Welch, 17, at the Confirmation Mass for Youth with Disabilities April 28 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Behind Kana is her sister and sponsor, Sara Welch. Kana is a member of Resurrection parish in Rye.

55 Youths With Disabilities Confirmed With Holy Spirit at Cathedral

James DeCicco was at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the morning of April 28, Divine Mercy Sunday, for the Confirmation Mass for Youth with Disabilities. His daughter Nyah, 14, was one of 55 young … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/8/19

The overall view from above shows the scope of the work at Msgr. Farrell High School.

Bread of Life Drive

The 28th annual Bread of Life Drive, sponsored by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island, concluded with the sorting, packing and distribution of 70,000 items of food to 25 … more

4/25/19

Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon to officially open the St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School Viking Student Center on Staten Island April 8. Looking on is Father Michael Reilly, principal.

Student Center Blessing

Cardinal Dolan blessed the St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School Viking Student Center on Staten Island April 8. more

4/24/19

Three Manhattan College Students Gain Fulbright Honors

Manhattan College seniors Natalia Alvarez, Alia Flanigan and Emily Hay each received the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant awards for the 2019-2020 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student … more

4/24/19

For the past 10 Lenten seasons, Thomas Awiapo has come to the United States to tell his story from both sides of the CRS Rice Bowl, as a recipient and as a CRS employee. Above, Awiapo speaks with Iona Prep students during his recent talk at the New Rochelle school.

A Speaker Who Ate From the CRS Rice Bowl

Most Catholics in the United States are probably familiar with the CRS Rice Bowl program, which is a practical way to support Catholic Relief Services’ efforts toward development and relief … more

By John Woods | 4/24/19

Cristo Rey New York High School in Manhattan came in first place among six schools in the second annual Ignatian Social Justice Tournament. The April 8 event took place at Loyola School in Manhattan. Above from left, students from Loyola School, Regis High School in Manhattan and St. Joseph Prep of Philadelphia gather together. At far right is Tony Oroszlany, president of Loyola School, the host school for the tournament.

Cristo Rey New York Wins Ignatian Social Justice Tournament

In the second annual Ignatian Social Justice Tournament, Cristo Rey New York High School in Manhattan placed first among six Jesuit schools and received the $30,000 top award, which will be donated … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/24/19

Fordham Student Preparing for Life In City at Time of Tragic Death

A Fordham University senior is being mourned and her life celebrated on two coasts after she died from a fall in a campus tower weeks before she was to graduate. Sydney Monfries, 22, died April 14 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/24/19

The choir of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, under the direction of Ines Wilhelm-Boston, raises their voices in song April 4 at the Mass for the Class of 2019 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Prayer for Class of 2019 Seeks ‘Grace and Mercy in the Years Ahead’

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for nearly 4,000 seniors from Catholic high schools across the archdiocese April 3-4. At the Eucharistic Liturgy for the Class of 2019 … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/10/19

Denar Ralph, an eighth-grade student at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, has written two advice books on achieving success. In one of the books, he quotes Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Mount St. Michael Eighth-Grader on the Rise With Second Book

Denar Ralph, 14, wrote and self-published a book in 2017 about the art of succeeding. He also wrote and self-published a book in 2018 about the same subject. The eighth-grade student at Mount St. … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/10/19

St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School students check out a book with school chaplain Father John McCarthy in the library at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie March 21. Students toured the seminary as part of an Evening for Vocations. Forty-seven guests from St. Joseph by-the-Sea attended.

Cardinal’s Words Help Students Better Understand Role of Priests

Cardinal Dolan explained the pivotal role of priests during his homily to 120 guests attending the Evening for Vocations March 21 at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. “A priest builds a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/27/19

El cardenal Dolan lidera la solemne oración nocturna en la capilla.

Palabras del Cardenal Ayudan a Estudiantes a Entender El Papel De Los Sacerdotes

El cardenal Dolan explicó el papel importante de los sacerdotes durante su homilía a 120 invitados que asistieron a la velada por las vocaciones que se llevó a cabo el 21 de marzo en el seminario … more

Por DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/27/19

Loung Ung, second from left, meets with Ursuline School seniors Juliet Sullivan, left; Deanna Rahman, holding book; and Natalia Matar, following her inspiring speech at the sixth annual Global Education and Serviam Symposium at the New Rochelle school March 14. The three students are taking the school’s global scholars seminar and are the managing editors of the school newspaper, Unison.

Ursuline School Students Inspired by Global Symposium Speaker

Claire Queenan was overcome by emotion in reflecting back on the talk she just heard from author, activist and screenplay writer Loung Ung in the Tully Family Auditorium-Gymnasium at The Ursuline … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/27/19

St. Patrick’s celebrates winning the Debs Small division.

Our Lady Star of The Sea Captures Three Cheerleading Championships

Our Lady Star of the Sea won three titles, including the varsity overall cheer at the CYO New York archdiocesan cheerleading championships at the College of Staten Island March 23. Twenty-two … more

3/27/19

Mya Torres, 3, is using building blocks during Cardinal Dolan’s visit March 14 to the Msgr. Patrick J. Boyle Head Start program.

Head Start for Children

The Msgr. Patrick J. Boyle Head Start program has served nearly 1,500 children, ages three to five, from low-income families in the Norwood section of the Bronx by providing educational, health and … more

3/27/19

Confirmation for Youths With Disabilities April 28

Cardinal Dolan will administer the sacrament of confirmation to a group of young persons with disabilities on Sunday, April 28, during the 10:15 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The event … more

3/27/19

Confirmation Retreat

About 260 students from eight Westchester County parishes attended the Array of Hope confirmation retreat at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains March 17. more

3/27/19