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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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A broadcast is shown of the work of Eddy award-winning elementary anchorpersons Salvatore Agro and Avamichelina Hodgens of St. Patrick’s School, Staten Island, during the 46th annual Eddy Awards May 17 at the ITV Studios in Yonkers.
Students Go to Their Phones for New Eddy Awards Program
St. Patrick’s School on Staten Island won seven awards, including Best Elementary News Team, at the 46th annual Eddy Awards May 17 at the ITV Studios in Yonkers. Maria Regina High School in … 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
Nearly 1,000 students and faculty from 26 Catholic schools across the archdiocese gather for Mass in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, May 8. Fun and games, from tug-of-war to three-legged races, followed outdoors on the seminary grounds at the annual archdiocesan Regional Field Day.
Regional "Recess"
Nearly 1,000 students and faculty from 26 Catholic schools across the archdiocese gathered for Mass in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, May 8. Fun and games, from tug-of-war to … 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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Singer/songwriter Mike Mangione, top left, performs before a crowd of young adults in the courtyard of Immaculate Conception parish in Manhattan’s East Village on July 9.
Faithful Young Adults Find Nighttime Summer Fun in Church Courtyard
As the early evening sun recently cloaked the steeple atop Immaculate Conception Church on Manhattan’s East 14th Street, festive string lights illuminated the spacious garden courtyard below filled … more
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Cardinal Dolan greets 18-month-old William Sohl and his mother, Kodi Sohl.
At Camp Veritas
Miembros de un grupo de adultos jóvenes arquidiocesana en una peregrinación y vacaciones en México se reunen el 14 de julio fuera de la Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia en la Ciudad de México. La iglesia es hogar del Santuario de Beato Miguel Pro, un sacerdote jesuita martirizado en 1927. El grupo regresa a Nueva York el domingo 21 de julio.
Católicos Adultos Jóvenes Andan de Peregrinaje en México
Dieciséis adultos jóvenes andan en una combinación de peregrinación y vacaciones en México para acercarse juntos más a Dios y a Nuestra Señora, y para pasar un buen rato explorando México. La … more
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Youths watch fellow students July 10 during robot demonstrations at the Summer STEM and Robotics Adventure Program at St. Clare’s School on Staten Island. The program included four cultural exchange students from China.
Students From China Join St. Clare’s Summer STEM/Robotics Program
Inside a classroom at St. Clare’s School on Staten Island, Sam Lin Gaoxi, 8, a visiting student from China, skillfully demonstrated his origami creation to attentive students and teachers during … more
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Sonia Citron goes for a layup during Team USA’s 87-37 win over Canada in the FIBA U16 Americas Championship game in Chile June 22.
Ursuline’s Sonia Citron Gains Attention On and Off Basketball Court
Sonia Citron is drawing attention for her work on and off the basketball court. Sonia, who will be a junior at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, continues to receive college athletic … more
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A model rocket is launched into the sky to the amazement of nearly 100 students and counselors at the St. Aedan Bible Camp in Pearl River July 2.
Summer Fun
St. Aedan Bible Camp in Pearl River took place July 1-5, with the exception of Independence Day. Open to children entering kindergarten through third grade, the camp revolved around a daily Bible … more
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