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OFF TO CAMP—Alex Santos, center, joins his Mount St. Michael Academy teammates after being presented his jersey and cap for the inaugural Prospect Development Pipeline League in a ceremony May 16 at the Bronx school.

Mount St. Michael Pitcher To Play in Elite League

Mount St. Michael Academy’s Alex Santos is one of 80 high school juniors in the Class of 2020 Major League Baseball draft eligible players invited to participate in the inaugural Prospect … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/5/19

Confirmation candidates take in a talk in one of three breakout sessions.

Faith and Fun

The sixth annual Rockland County Spirit Day for confirmation candidates from parish religious education programs in the county was held Nov. 17 at St. Catharine of Alexandria parish in Blauvelt. In … more

11/21/18

Two Presidents, Principal Appointed at High Schools

Two presidents are right at home and a principal is making history as three appointments were recently announced at Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. Lou Tobacco is the president and CEO … more

6/5/19

The Xavier High School Color Guard presents the colors.

Military Salute

La Salle Academy in Manhattan welcomed members of the U.S. armed forces to its annual Veteran Days’ assembly Nov. 9. Jerome Pannell, La Salle’s assistant principal for students services and … more

11/21/18

Iona Prep Captures State Lacrosse Championship

Goaltender Stephen Krug stopped 10 shots to earn the game’s most valuable player award for leading Iona Preparatory School to the New York State Catholic High Schools AA boys’ lacrosse … more

6/5/19

The Rosario sisters from St. Helena's parish in the Bronx looked right at home at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, earlier this summer. From left to right, they are Elissa, Sarah, Rita, Priscilla, Deborah and Joanna.

Tough to Top

9/2/16

To St. Brigid School, With Thanks

Attorneys who appear before me often say with surprise that when they approach the bench, they can read my trial notes upside down. In law school when we worked in study groups, my handwritten … more

By Hon. Lizbeth González | 6/6/19

Teens from St. Rita of Cascia and St. Pius V parish in the Bronx attend the Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated July 20 at Steubenville NYC at Carnesecca Arena on the campus of St. John's University in Queens.

Teens’ Catholic Faith Flourishes at Steubenville NYC Conference

Teen and youth ministers at last weekend's Steubenville NYC youth conference at St. John’s University in Queens found “Belong” to be an apt theme. more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/26/19

Kennedy Catholic Student Wins Maryknoll Essay Contest

Meenu Johnkutty could not pass up an opportunity to share her passion and concern. The John F. Kennedy Catholic High School senior shared both in an essay on the environment, “Saving our … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/2/17

Local Children Prepare for Knights Of Columbus Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Geraldine Cataldo’s hope is now a reality. Her 11-year-old son, Finnian, is one of seven children from the archdiocese chosen by Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council 5890 in … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/22/16

Cardinal Dolan greets college students at Rockland Community College’s Student Union building in Suffern Feb. 28.

College Students Discuss Church Issues With Cardinal Dolan

Students representing about 20 colleges listened to a 30-minute talk by Cardinal Dolan before he answered their questions at Rockland Community College’s Student Union building in Suffern Feb. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/13/19

WEARING OF THE GREEN—Parade participants keep in step along Fifth Avenue during the 255th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade last year.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the Archdiocese

Plans are in place for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the archdiocese. Cardinal Dolan will offer St. Patrick’s Day Mass at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 17, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. more

3/2/17

#IPRAYED—The kindergarten students in teacher Deborah McVey’s class at Transfiguration School in Tarrytown fold their hands in prayer on Ash Wednesday, March 6.

And the Children Shall Lead Us

Catholic school kids in the archdiocese are practicing the virtue of daily prayer during the 40-day season of Lent that began Ash Wednesday, March 6. They’re seeking to amplify their prayers by … more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/13/19

Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding—a banner marking the occasion is seen above the entrance.

75th Anniversary a Great Time to Be ‘Forever Hayes’

Each morning at Cardinal Hayes High School, Father Joseph Tierney, the school president, and principal William Lessa greet each of the 950 boys at the front doors before the day begins. It’s a … more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 11/9/16

Msgr. Edmund Whalen, vicar for clergy in the archdiocese, talks during the panel discussion at the third annual Student Leadership Conference at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in Manhattan March 8. Other panelists were Sister Nancy Usselmann, F.S.P., director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles; Georgia-Renee Boamah, a junior at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx; and Obinna Nwako, a junior at Regis High School in Manhattan.

Student Conference Looks at How Media Climate Affects Catholics

Isabella Acierno said she will read and watch news differently after attending the third annual Student Leadership Conference at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in Manhattan March 8. The … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/13/19

General Electric civil engineer Alexandra Coleman, center, assists Notre Dame Academy High School students Hope Tulino, Samantha Doyle, Caterina Raineri, Emily Jaenicke and Valerie Ribertelli at a STEM conference led by the Engineering Tomorrow foundation at Notre Dame Academy, Staten Island, on Oct. 28.

STEM Conference on Staten Island

Professional engineers worked with 110 students from five Catholic high schools on Staten Island at a STEM conference led by the Engineering Tomorrow foundation at Notre Dame Academy, Staten Island, … more

11/9/16

Presenter Christy Vaissade speaks during her workshop at the third annual Restore: Origin—A Catholic Conference for Young Adults at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh April 21. Some 125 young adults participated in the daylong event, which included speakers, workshops, an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation and a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan.

Catholic Conference Strengthens, ‘Restores’ Faith of Young Adults

The Vegas turned a Catholic retreat for young adults into a family outing. Xavier and Elizabeth Vega attended Restore: Origin – A Catholic Conference for Young Adults at Mount St Mary College in … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/25/18

Ariana Arias leaves registration through the cheerleader line during High School Registration Day for Catholic high schools in the archdiocese at Cathedral High School in Manhattan March 7. Visiting eighth-graders were registering for the 2019-2020 academic year at Cathedral and received T-shirts and gifts from current students greeting them.

Cathedral Welcome

3/13/19

Scouts fill the pews of St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the archdiocesan Emblem Sunday Scouting Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan April 22. Honors were given to 158 scouts at the afternoon liturgy, which was attended by 900 people.

Emblem Sunday Scouting Mass Celebrates Special Virtues

Samara Vazquez was among the 158 scouts honored at the archdiocesan annual Emblem Sunday Scouting Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a special liturgy at which Cardinal Dolan served as principal … more

ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/25/18

Bowlers aim for strikes during Staten Island CYO bowling league action at Rab’s Country Lanes on Staten Island April 17. Staten Island CYO started last fall its fun and popular bowling program, the only CYO bowling league in the archdiocese.

New CYO Sport ‘Bowling’ Over Staten Island Youth

Chris Trapp is a newcomer to bowling with a 130 average and a high game of 201. The 12-year-old at St. Ann’s School is one of many children enjoying Staten Island CYO’s bowling … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/25/18

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