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Brooke Thompson, a fourth-grader in the religious education program at St. Joseph’s in Bronxville, holds a Lenten offering box that is personalized with the name of a child from Cristo del Rosario parish in Managua, Nicaragua.
Bronxville Students Give Alms to ‘Lenten Buddies’ in Nicaragua
It’s typical to see small cardboard boxes around Catholic churches and schools at this time of year. Many will have a short prayer and religious image printed on them with the words, “My Lenten … more
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The Because We Can Sports basketball championship game begins with a jump ball at the CYO Center at Port Richmond on Staten Island Feb. 24. The game ended in a tie.
Coaches Share Love for Sports With Special Needs Players on Staten Island
Sal Fabozzi used his passion for basketball to create opportunities in athletics for young athletes with special needs by starting Because We Can Sports on Staten Island. “I love the expressions … more
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Kayleigh Mahoney, who along with her classmates received the sacrament of First Holy Communion May 5, places a flower at the base of a statue of the Blessed Mother at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point during a May Crowning ceremony on Mothers’ Day, May 13.
Full of Grace
Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist at the 11:30 a.m. liturgy on Mothers’ Day, May 13, at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point. To his left is Deacon Philip Marino. At … more
The “Feel Good Story” category made a promising debut at this year’s Eddy Awards. The winning entry from St. Denis-St. Columba School in Hopewell Junction appears on monitors during the ceremony May 18 at ITV Studios on the campus of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie.
Judging by Eddy Awards, the Future Is in ‘Good Hands’
Informative, entertaining and with many people, young and older, filled with gratitude. That was the scene May 18 during the 45th annual Eddy Awards at ITV Studios on the campus of St. Joseph’s … more
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BEAUTY OF BUTTONS—Art teacher Jill Holmes, center in photo with students, guided more than 70 students in the school beautification project. Principal Joanne Kelly is at far left.
Mary and Baby Jesus Welcome All to New Rochelle School
At Holy Family School in New Rochelle, a newly constructed image of the Madonna and Child, made almost entirely of buttons, is on display. It is the creative work of Mrs. Jill Holmes, who came on … more
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Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman, center, welcome 93 Catholic high school seniors they sponsor through the Inner-City Scholarship Fund to Blackstone Group’s headquarters in Manhattan for an early graduation celebration May 17. All the seniors the Schwarzmans sponsor will pursue a post-secondary education. The Schwarzmans have been contributors since 2001 to the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, which annually assists more than 8,000 Catholic school students in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island.
93 Graduating Students Gather to Thank the Schwarzmans
Emily Chavez was given the opportunity to say thank you and reflect back on a long journey that is coming to a close. The St. Jean Baptiste High School senior was among the 93 Catholic high school … more
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AT THE VATICAN—Loyola School students, from left, Will Miller, Analisa Pisano, Isabelle McNamara-Angel, Elizabeth Nacion, Allie Longworth and Chris Burich gather in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, where they attended the canonization Mass for St. Paul VI, St. Oscar Romero and five other new saints Oct. 14.
Rome Reflection
In February of my sophomore year, I went on a service trip to the Romero Center in Camden, N.J. I knew a little bit about Archbishop Oscar Romero from my theology class in freshman year, but I never … more
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Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop James Massa distributes Communion during the Mass of the Holy Spirit Sept. 10 marking the start of the academic year at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. Others enrolled in master’s degree programs at the seminary, including clergy, religious and lay people as well as men in formation for the permanent diaconate, joined in the day, which included a picnic.
Jesus’ Teaching on Resolving Conflicts a Lesson At Seminary Mass for New Academic Year
A spirit of joy and vitality pervaded the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, Sept. 10 … more
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Catholic Schools Will Open Doors for Six ‘Touring Tuesdays’
Catholic schools across the archdiocese will again open their doors on designated “Touring Tuesdays” to enable prospective parents to see first-hand the benefits of Catholic school education for … more
Stepinac ‘Ragtime’ Performances Highlight Show’s Themes
The Archbishop Stepinac High School Theatre will present three evening performances of “Ragtime” as its spring musical production beginning this month. The show’s themes of freedom, prejudice … more
PERFORMERS’ PORTRAIT—Above, teens in costume and adults working behind the scenes on “Solanus: Blessed in America, The Story of Blessed Solanus Casey, O.F.M. Cap.” take a group photo July 30. The musical, written by Father Erik Lenhart, O.F.M. Cap., is being performed Friday, Aug. 3, in St. Genesius Gymnasium on the Catholic Youth & Family Ministries campus in Garrison.
Teens Getting Ready to Perform Blessed Solanus’ Story on Stage
Mckenzie Malcolm is ready for what her next performance may bring. The parishioner of St. Columba in Hopewell Junction is one of 23 teens with roles in “Solanus: Blessed in America, The Story of … more
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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
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Cardinal Dolan greets 18-month-old William Sohl and his mother, Kodi Sohl.
At Camp Veritas
Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, center, stand with Schwarzman Scholars at the 40th annual Inner-City Scholarship Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan on Dec. 12. Stephen Schwarzman received the James B. Lee Jr. LifeLink Award for his role in connecting young people to life-changing opportunities. Judy and Russ Carson, far left, and Tony and Christie de Nicola, left, were also honored for their commitment to inner-city students and Catholic schools. Stephen Schwarzman received the James B. Lee Jr. LifeLink Award for his role in connecting young people to life-changing opportunities.
Inner-City Scholarship Awards Dinner Raises Nearly $2 Million
Yamilet Andrade shared her story and the letters she wrote to Stephen and Christine Schwarzman with about 400 people at the 40th annual Inner-City Scholarship Awards Dinner. The junior at … more
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More than 2,000 young adults from the metropolitan area filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, offered by Cardinal Dolan and organized by Archdiocesan Young Adult Outreach.
Young Adults Fill Cathedral for Marian Feast Mass
The voices of Catholic musicians Matt Maher and Audrey Assad filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. One song echoed with the lyrics, “I’m coming back to the … more
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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
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Loyola School in Manhattan won the Great Ignation Challenge, receiving $81,200 of a possible $250,000 in tuition assistance for collecting some 10,700 cans of food for the New York Common Pantry and The Dwelling Place, a homeless shelter for women, both in Manhattan. Five Jesuit high schools gathered more than 101,000 cans of food, or 44 tons of provisions, from Oct. 18 to Nov. 18. Above, three Loyola School students display a sampling of the food they collected.
Jesuit High Schools Collect Food for Needy, Receive $250,000 in Tuition Assistance
The Great Ignatian Challenge may be the friendliest “food fight” ever to take place between five competitive and, at times, rival Jesuit high schools. Canned items were collected during the … more
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Summer fun is a sure thing at Sunrise Day Camp on Staten Island. Emily Deddo, a camp counselor, is all smiles, as are camper Anthony Guarnieri and camp counselor Nico Baylosis.
Camp on Staten Island for Kids with Cancer Is a Product of Catholic-Jewish Partnership
On the final day of day camp late last month, 4-year-old Sabur Clark was hopping and running, happily joining other boys and girls in carefree child’s play. When he arrived at Sunrise Day Camp … more
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Mary Elise Zellmer, assistant director of the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach, holds up one of the T-shirts New York pilgrims will wear later this month at World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama. Fifty-three pilgrims from the archdiocese will travel to the Central American nation for the Jan. 22-27 event led by Pope Francis.
Young Adults From New York Seek to Share Their Faith at World Youth Day in Panama
More than 50 pilgrims from the Archdiocese of New York will attend World Youth Day Panama 2019 this month. They will join a multitude of faithful from New York, the United States and countries around … more
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Catholic Schools Week - Open Houses
During Catholic Schools Week, Touring Tuesday Open Houses (listed by county) will be held at the following schools on Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Other school open house dates are also … more
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