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Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, greets Shiloh, left, and Amina Washington, white shirt, during the morning drop off at the Academy of St. Paul and St. Ann in East Harlem as the new academic year began last September. The youngsters were returning to start 3K.

Catholic Schools Focusing on Eucharistic Renewal

“The construction paper is hung, the supplies are out and we’re just standing at the door waiting for the children to come in so that we can welcome them, embrace them and spend an entire … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

PILGRIMS IN LOURDES—In this group photo during the pilgrimage in Lourdes, France, Brother Bill Sherlog, C.F.C., stands third from right in the back row. In the front row, Hayes student Lucas Koon-Perez is seated second from left, and Hayes student Tylar Moore is fourth from left. The seven-day pilgrimage in late July was organized by Our Lady’s Pilgrimage, a nonprofit organization based in New Canaan, Conn.

Two Cardinal Hayes Students Join Others as Pilgrims, Volunteers in Lourdes

Brother Bill Sherlog, C.F.C., and two of his students from Cardinal Hayes High School recently traveled with other pilgrims on a trip to the Lourdes shrine in France, a journey that one of the Hayes … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

The congregation stands for the national anthems of Italy and the United States near the conclusion of the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Oct. 10.

Columbus Day Mass Links Today’s Migrants to Italian Immigrants

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, in his homily during the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, alluded that today’s migrants are coming to the United States with the same challenges, aspirations and dreams of Italian immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/10/22

Kneeling in prayer in the sanctuary are, from left, Sister Lucia Christi, S.V.; Sister Caroline Caritas, S.V.; Sister Marie Frassati, S.V.; and Sister Gemma Grace Marie, S.V. In the foreground at far left is Sister Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., superior general of the Sisters of Life.

Six Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows at Cathedral and in Toronto

Four Sisters of Life made final vows Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass of Perpetual Profession at St. … more

8/10/22

Iona Prep players and coaches hold their plaques for winning the CHSAA AA baseball city championship with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10.

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/13/22

Sister June Clare Tracy, Educational Leader in Archdiocese

Sister June Clare Tracy, O.P., who served the archdiocese as regional superintendent of Manhattan Elementary Schools for 20 years and also held other leadership positions during her long and fruitful … more

8/10/22

New School Leaders

New Elementary Principals 2022-2023 Francesca Ciaramitaro Incarnation, Manhattan, Principal Allyson Genova Hall St. Stephen of Hungary, Manhattan, Principal Margaret Lee Good Shepherd, … more

8/10/22

Father Robert A. Lilly, M.M.

Father Robert A. Lilly, M.M., a missioner to Korea for 21 years, died May 19 in the Assisted Living Unit at Maryknoll in Ossining. He was 87.Father Lilly served in Korea, 1983-1994, 1969-1974 and … more

6/16/22

Fra' Marco Luzzago

Fra' Marco Luzzago, who led the Knights of Malta since late 2020, died June 7 in Macerata, Italy, “following a sudden illness,” the order announced. Luzzago, 71, was the order's lieutenant of … more

6/16/22

NEW NAME—Members of the cabinet of Dominican University New York stand alongside a temporary sign after the May announcement that the former Dominican College is now a university. A permanent sign is now in place. From left, Brian Fernandes, vice president for enrollment management; John Burke, vice president for student development and dean of students; Tony Cipolla, vice president for fiscal affairs and CFO; Joseph Valenti, vice president for institutional advancement; Sister Kathleen Sullivan, O.P., chancellor for external affairs; Thomas Nowak, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean; and Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., president.

Dominican University New York Among Former Colleges Trending Name Upgrade

Dominican University New York, celebrating its 70th year, was known as Dominican College until three months ago. One month ago, Iona College, now in its 82nd year, became Iona University. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

Sister M. Daniela McCarthy, I.H.M.

Sister M. Daniela McCarthy, I.H.M., who served as principal of St. Ann School in Nyack for six years, died May 30 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 101. Sister Daniela was at … more

6/16/22

HONRANDO SAN MARTÍN—Los fieles caminan para recibir la Sagrada Comunión durante la misa anual en honor de San Martín de Porres en la Catedral de San Patricio, celebrado en español el 24 de julio. El Arzobispo José Octavio Ruiz Arenas sirvió como celebrante principal y homilista. El es secretario emérito del Dicasterio para la Evangelizacion, y también arzobispo emérito de Villavicencio, Colombia.

'Evangelización del Corazón' de San Martín de Porres Citada en Misa de la Catedral

En una misa en honor a San Martín de Porres, el arzobispo José Octavio Ruiz Arenas dijo a los fieles en las bancas de la catedral que San Martín “difundió la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

Runners move quickly in the 1,500-meter run for girls in grades three through five.

Runners, Families Enjoying Cross Country Meets at Seminary

Mary O’Keefe just finished watching her grandson Declan win his cross-country race and was enjoying a fall morning on the picturesque campus of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. CYO … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/14/22

Margaret “Peggy” Lynch

Margaret “Peggy” Lynch, who worked at St. John Neumann Residence in the Bronx for 13 years, died April 30 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. She was 89. Ms. Lynch served at St. John … more

6/16/22

2022-2023 Elementary Schools Calendar

8/10/22

Sister Dolores Augustine, P.V.M.I.

Sister Dolores Augustine, P.V.M.I., who served for decades in pastoral and social services in Manhattan, Monroe and other locations, died May 30 at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne. She was … more

6/16/22

2022-2023 Secondary Schools Calendar

8/10/22

La Bienvenida al Migrante

El lunes pasado fue el día de Cristóbal Colon, uno jubileo aquí en la arquidiócesis, especialmente para nuestra comunidad italiana. ¡La Misa en la catedral y el desfile que siguió fueron … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 10/19/22

Sister Rita Marie Keegan, M.M.

Sister Rita Marie Keegan, M.M., who served in the Bronx and later in Bolivia, died June 2 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center in Ossining. She was 88. Her first assignment was as a teacher at St. … more

6/16/22

Marositz Named Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

Stephen Marositz was named associate superintendent of teaching and learning, the archdiocese’s Superintendent of Schools office announced. Marositz joined the superintendent’s … more

8/10/22