Catholic New York

Child Nutrition Program Serving Students at School, Home This Year

The archdiocesan schools’ Child Nutrition Program adopted an initiative for the 2020-2021 year to assure students will be provided breakfast and lunch each school day whether they were learning … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/24/21

El Centro Comunitario Don Bosco en Port Chester proporciona guía importante para adolescentes que buscan dominar el proceso de admisión de las universidades con el programa Estudiosos de Don Bosco. En esta foto hay adolescentes durante una reunión hace algunos años de Don Bosco Dreams Gala, que recauda dinero para el programa. A la izquierda de la foto está la directora ejecutiva del centro, Dra. Ann Heekin. A la derecha está el padre Patrick Angelucci, S.D.B., párroco de la Iglesia San Juan Bosco en Port Chester.

El Programa de Becas Don Bosco Scholars Ayuda a que los Sueños Universitarios de los Adolescentes se Hagan Realidad

En el Centro Comunitario de Don Bosco en Port Chester, los adolescentes de familias de bajos ingresos reciben una guía vital a través del programa de becas Don Bosco Scholars para … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/24/21

Iona to Meet Alabama in NCAA Hoops Tourney

Iona College will play the University of Alabama at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in the first round of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, on TBS. more

3/15/21

NEW SEASON—John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School quarterback Clayton Proctor runs with the ball during his team’s 2019 Catholic High School Football League championship win against Cardinal Spellman. Proctor, now a senior, and his teammates begin practice Feb. 27 for the 2021 spring season.

High School Athletes in Many Sports Returning to Action

James Brown will have a senior season of football that will give him and his teammates from John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers the opportunity to win back-to-back Catholic High … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/24/21

Cardinal Dolan cuts ribbon during the dedication and blessing of the new health and wellness center at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie Feb. 10. Standing, from left, are Tom Kelly, executive chairman, board of trustees; Catherine Merryman, principal; Genaro Argenio, former executive chairman, board of trustees; Hal Pontez, benefactor; Bill Kyle, athletic director; Mike Krieger, assistant principal for academics; Miles Hansen, athletic trainer; and Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the archdiocese.

Cardinal Dolan Blesses Health, Wellness Center at Lourdes

Cardinal Dolan visited Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie Feb. 10 to bless and dedicate a new health and wellness center on the eve of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. “I … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/19/21

Some of the 100 participants from Mount St. Ursula are shown during the Virtual Rosary.

Virtual Rosary Brings Together Mount St. Ursula Community

The Academy of Mount St. Ursula is a tight-knit school community in the Bronx where faith, hope and relationships have grown since a Virtual Rosary began in October each Friday after … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/10/21

Students, donning face masks, maintain social distance amid the coronavirus pandemic as they report to Our Lady of Grace School, the Bronx, last September.

Responding Generously

Catholic Schools Serve as a Standard Bearer By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE The plight of the coronavirus pandemic “has brought out the very best in our people,” said Michael Deegan, … more

2/10/21

Burke Catholic in Goshen Opening Middle School in the Fall

John S. Burke Catholic High School will welcome middle-school students to its Goshen campus for the first time when Burke Catholic Academy opens for the 2021-2022 school year, according to the school … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/10/21

Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon at the dedication, assisted by Zoilita Herrera, regional superintendent of Staten Island Catholic schools, left, and Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools in the archdiocese, right.

Patron’s Sense of Duty Stressed at Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy Dedication

Brianna Caliri and Joshua Bunch are inspired each day they step into the Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy on Staten Island where Cardinal Dolan led a ribbon-cutting dedication and blessing … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/27/21

TRAINING—Mount St. Mary College nursing student Alexana Gadaleto administers a Covid-19 vaccination to Dr. Valerie C. Cluzet at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Miss Gadaleto, a senior from New Paltz, is volunteering during her winter break to administer vaccines at Vassar, and Dr. Cluzet specializes in infectious disease and internal medicine.

Mount St. Mary Nursing Students Administering Covid Vaccines

Gianna LaMarca and Alexana Gadaleto are as thankful as the people they’re serving in their community. The New Paltz residents are among the 53 senior nursing students at Mount St. Mary … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/27/21

BASEBALL GREAT—Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron is seen in this 2017 file photo. The longtime home run leader died Jan. 22.

Home Run King Hank Aaron Overcame Racism to Excel

Hank Aaron, who was baseball’s home run king for 33 years, overcame racism to make his mark in the game he loved, died Jan. 22. He was 86. Aaron, who became a Catholic while playing for the … more

By MARK PATTISON | 1/27/21

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers drops back to throw in an undated photo. Rivers retired on the Jan. 20 feast of St. Sebastian, patron saint of athletes. He will be the new head football coach at a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Mobile, Ala.

New Gridiron Awaits NFL’s Philip Rivers as Coach of Alabama Catholic High School

After 17 seasons in the NFL, quarterback Philip Rivers will begin his next career as head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Ala., in the Mobile Archdiocese. more

By ROB HERBST | 1/24/21

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