Catholic New York

Father Thomas Collins, president of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, greets seniors Eduardo Ramirez and James McCauley, the recipients of the 2022 Xavier E. Flores Memorial Scholarship, and Evelyn Flores, his widow.

Community Service Brings Stepinac Seniors Memorial Scholarship Named for Alumnus

Two Archbishop Stepinac High School seniors—James McCauley of New York City and Eduardo Ramirez of Peekskill—were recently honored with the Xavier E. Flores Memorial Scholarship Award, … more

6/1/22

Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, center, host a graduation celebration May 17 for the 90 Catholic high school seniors they sponsor with tuition assistance through the Inner-City Scholarship Fund in Dillon Hall at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan.

Schwarzmans Meet Graduating Inner-City High Schoolers They Helped

Joseph Rella finally had the opportunity to meet and thank Stephen and Christine Schwarzman for his Catholic education at a celebration of high school graduation hosted by the couple May 17 in Dillon … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/1/22

Kennedy Catholic Prep Wins Archdiocesan Baseball Title

Ryan Boyd allowed three hits and struck out five over seven innings to lead the host John F. Kennedy Catholic Prep baseball team to the program’s first archdiocesan championship with a 1-0 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/1/22

Mount St. Mary Nursing Graduate Is Last But Definitely Not Least

At the very end of a long line of Mount St. Mary College graduates May 21 was nursing major Hope Yaworowski. A familiar face on the Mount’s Dean’s List, she was the last in the long … more

6/1/22

Six Preston High School students received the sacrament of confirmation May 19 at a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen and concelebrated by Father Paul Richmond, O. Carm., parochial vicar of St. Simon Stock parish in the Bronx. From left are Leidy Notaro, Christa Petriello, Maely Mercado, Bishop Whalen, Scarlett Hartman, Clara Suriel, Melissa Aquino and Father Richmond.

Six Preston High School Students Confirmed in New Sacramental Program

Maely Mercado continued her faithful journey and strengthened her relationship with God by being one of six students at Preston High School in the Bronx confirmed at a Mass and ceremony celebrated … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/1/22

Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general for the archdiocese and a graduate of Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, poses with students from that school at a May 16 Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for graduating seniors at Catholic high schools in the archdiocese.

Class of 2022

Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass on May 16 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for graduating seniors at Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. Another cathedral Mass for graduating seniors was … more

5/18/22

Cardinal Dolan sits down for brunch and a chat with students Giovanni Gonzalez, left, and Carlos Apreza after Mass.

Feast Celebration at LaSalle Academy

Cardinal Dolan visited LaSalle Aacaemy May 13. The cardinal’s visit coincided with a celebration of the Feast of St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle, the school patron, more

5/18/22

Students from Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx and Notre Dame School in Manhattan perform May 10 during the 45th annual Inner-City Scholarship Fund Friends Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan.

Inner-City Scholarship Fund Friends Gala Raises Record-Breaking $1.6 Million

Evan Cardona used his speech May 10 at the 45th annual Inner-City Scholarship Fund Friends Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan as an opportunity to say thank you for his Catholic school education made possible by the scholarship fund. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/17/22

Archbishop Stepinac Inducts Seven Hall of Famers

Archbishop Stepinac High School welcomed seven alumni and benefactors to its Hall of Fame during a recent ceremony at the all-boys school in White Plains. more

4/20/22

DiDi Richards of the WNBA’s New York Liberty instructs players at Catholic Charities’ Saturday Night Lights youth basketball clinic at La Plaza Beacon School in Manhattan April 9.

Practicing Their Skills

DiDi Richards of the WNBA’s New York Liberty instructed players at Catholic Charities’ Saturday Night Lights youth basketball clinic at La Plaza Beacon School in Manhattan April 9. … more

4/20/22

GOOD SHOT—Doug Edert of St. Peter's University shoots against the University of Kentucky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis March 17. The 15th-seeded Jesuit school in New Jersey defeated second-seeded Kentucky 85-79 in overtime during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.

St. Peter’s of Jersey City Playing in NCAA Sweet 16

St. Peter gained the upper hand on St. Patrick's Day when the underdog team of the small Jesuit school, Saint Peter’s University of Jersey City, N.J., upset the mighty University of Kentucky in … more

4/11/22

A poster below a collection container, flanked by Ukrainian flags, displays the total St. Brendan’s School has contributed to the cause so far.

Catholic School Students Pray for Ukraine

Catholic schools across the archdiocese participated in a student-driven Day of Prayer for Ukraine March 28. The initiative began with the suggestion of eighth-grader Kevin Corraj of St. … more

4/6/22

Students from St. Athanasius School, the Bronx, walk to nearby St. Athanasius Church where Cardinal Dolan offered morning Mass for them March 23 before touring the school.

A+ Day at St. Athanasius

Students from St. Athanasius School, the Bronx, walk ... more

4/6/22

Kennedy Catholic Prep Opening Business Lab With Pace University

A business lab at John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers will open in the fall, the school has announced. Three analytical computers loaded with software called KoyFin will be … more

4/6/22

The Cardinal Hayes boys won CHSAA state championships at Hofstra University in Hempstead. They defeated Archbishop Stepinac, 79-59, for its first city and state championship since 2017 March 11.

Cardinal Hayes Boys, St. Joseph by-the-Sea Girls Win State Hoops Titles

The Cardinal Hayes boys and St. Joseph by-the-Sea girls captured CHSAA state basketball championships with wins at Hofstra University in Hempstead. Class AA boys’ city and state … more

3/18/22

During Catholic Schools Week, Holy Trinity Elementary School students pray at Feb. 3 Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in the Town of Poughkeepsie. After Mass, Cardinal Dolan traveled four miles to bless the Holy Trinity School Annex at St. Peter’s early childhood education center, which opened for the 2020-2021 school year at the former St. Peter’s School.

Cardinal Celebrates Catholic Schools Week Mass and Blesses Early Childhood Learning Center in Poughkeepsie

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass with Holy Trinity School students and staff in Poughkeepsie before traveling a short distance to tour and bless the Holy Trinity School Annex at St. Peter’s early … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/9/22

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, an associate justice of the appellate division first department, speaks to students and staff at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle Feb. 3 during a special Black History Month program.

Black History Celebration

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, an associate justice of the appellate division first department, spoke to students and staff at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle Feb. 3 during a special Black History Month … more

2/9/22

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Special Education Program at St. Frances de Chantal School, the Bronx, demonstrate their devotion to their work.

Special Education Programs Recognize ‘Intrinsic Value’ of All Learners

The director of special education in the archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools office said she believes that if a family is looking for a Catholic education, “it is our duty to go above and … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/9/22

St. Mary’s Academy to Open in September at Kennedy Catholic

Starting next September, St. Mary’s Academy for grades 6 to 8 will open in Somers, as an extension of John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School. Kennedy Catholic administrators have launched … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/9/22

Catholic Schools Week 2022

National Catholic Schools Week will be observed Jan. 30 to Feb. 5. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Schools focus on the value Catholic education … more

1/13/22