Cardinal Dolan Visits Our Lady of Victory School in Mount Vernon

‘Victorious’ Visit

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Our Lady of Victory School in Mount Vernon hosted Cardinal Dolan for a visit April 18. The cardinal began the get-together by celebrating Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church on West Sidney Avenue. A number of priests from nearby parishes concelebrated along with Father Alfredo Monteiro, pastor of Our Lady of Victory and Sacred Heart parish. Following the liturgy, the cardinal toured the school on North Fifth Avenue. Accompanying him were Dr. Timothy McNiff, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, and Helena Castilla-Byrne, school principal. The cardinal stopped by classrooms and observed the students’ school projects. Our Lady of Victory School, which serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, has been educating students since 1962.