Catholic New York

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

Ruling Favors Catholic Schools in Covid Testing Dispute

A Nov. 23 ruling by the New York State Supreme Court on Staten Island granted the relief sought by Catholic schools that the New York City Department of Education provide the same Covid-19 testing for its students as it does for public school students, as required by New York state law. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/24/20

Kennedy Catholic Claims Soccer Title

John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School of Somers captured a third consecutive CHSAA Intersectional Class A boys soccer championship by beating Msgr. McClancy High School of East Elmhurst, Queens, on penalty kicks at Icahn Stadium on Randalls Island Nov. 14. more

11/24/20

Sacred Heart Wins CHSAA Crown

Senior Orin Williams scored two goals off free kicks as Sacred Heart High School of Yonkers defeated Cristo Rey High School of Manhattan, 2-0, for the CHSAA Intersectional Division B boys soccer championship at Icahn Stadium on Randalls Island Nov. 14. more

11/24/20

Catholic Schools to Go to Court Amid Covid Testing Dispute

Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, said that the Catholic schools of the archdiocese are taking to court the disparity in coronavirus testing protocols with public … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/19/20

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

Boy Scout Anthony Decina holds an adjustable rail pew divider he designed and built as part of his comprehensive Eagle Scout project to help his parish church, St. Anthony of Padua in West Harrison, comply with social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eagle Scout’s Pew Dividers Bring Faithful Together Safely in West Harrison Church

Anthony Decina will receive the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout merit badge later this year for creating 130 pew dividers at St. Anthony of Padua Church in West Harrison. “It was a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/7/20 | 1 comment

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

Sister Jean Marie Humphries, O.S.U., principal of Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, marks the school’s 165th anniversary Oct. 1 by sharing a Sprite toast with student Ashley Veriguete. Sister Jean Marie holds a proclamation from the office of the Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. citing that day as Academy of Mount St. Ursula Day in the Bronx.

Celebrating a School Milestone

Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, celebrated the its 165th anniversary Oct. 1. The school for young women was founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1855 and moved to its current location … more

10/7/20 | 1 comment

Archdiocese Appoints Covid-19 Response Coordinator to Keep Students and Faculty in Catholic Schools Safe

To ensure the safety of students and faculty, Bridgette R. Mastaglio, MPH, has been appointed by the superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York as Covid-19 response coordinator, effective Sept. 28. more

9/25/20

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

ON THE MOVE—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 last November.

CHSAA, CYO Set Schedules for 2020-2021 Play

The high school football, volleyball and cheerleading seasons will be pushed back to March and April, said the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association after its meeting Sept. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/23/20