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Sonia Citron, Notre Dame to Meet N.C. State

Sonia Citron, a graduate of The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, will join fifth-seeded University of Notre Dame as they play top-seeded North Carolina State University in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA … more

3/23/22

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

Fordham Prep Athletes Take Home Titles

It was quite a weekend for Fordham Prep athletes. A runner and swimmer captured state federation championships, and the boys’ basketball team claimed its second consecutive CHSAA City A Division … more

3/9/22

Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Danny Carbuccia dribbles the basketball as Cardinal Hayes’ Tyliek Fields defends during the Archdiocesan boys’ basketball championship game won by Stepinac, 51-40, at Christ the King High School in Queens Feb. 26.

Archbishop Stepinac Wins Boys’ Archdiocesan Basketball Championship

Archbishop Stepinac High School captured its second consecutive boys’ archdiocesan basketball championship with a 51-40 victory over Cardinal Hayes at Christ the King High School in Queens Feb. 26. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/9/22

FAITHFUL STEP—Catechumens sign the Book of the Elect during the March 6 Rite of Election at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They are preparing to enter the Catholic Church in their parishes at the Easter Vigil, April 16, when they will receive the sacraments of initiation. Full coverage on Page 3.

Cathedral Rite of Election Draws Catechumens From More Than 50 Parishes

The Rite of Election at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 6 drew more than 220 catechumens who were thanked by Cardinal Dolan “for the inspiration you give me.” The cardinal served as principal … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/9/22

Archdiocese, Young Life to Collaborate for Youths in Christ’s Name

The Archdiocese of New York has reached an agreement with Young Life’s Northeastern Division to establish collaborative efforts in Christ-centered outreach events and programs for youths. The … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/23/22

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

Avery Fitzgerald of St. John and St. Mary in Chappaqua looks to make a pass through St. Patrick defenders Lucy Brescio, left, and Brielle Delgrosso during a CYO eighth-grade girls basketball game at St. Patrick’s in Armonk Feb. 5. St. Patrick’s won, 28-26.

CYO Basketball Season Starts Throughout the Archdiocese

CYO New York basketball began its shortened indoor winter season Feb. 5 with contests throughout the archdiocese. The 2021-2022 season, which had a delayed start due to the Covid-19 pandemic, … more

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

A photo of a school family taken outside the Academy of St. Ann and St. Paul in Manhattan. The Latino Outreach Program of the Superintendent’s office helps Hispanic families navigate the Catholic school application, enrollment and financial-aid processes, in Spanish and English.

Latino Outreach Program ‘Like Talking With a Relative,’ Says One Parent

At the archdiocesan School Superintendent’s Office, the Latino Outreach Program helps Hispanic families navigate the intricacies of school application, enrollment and financial aid procedures, … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/12/22

During the first monthly Young Adult Mass of 2022 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 5, Father Jean-Paul Soler shares how participating in a morning Holy Hour as a seminarian became a daily routine in his life.

Father Soler Tells Young Adults How Morning Holy Hour Became Part of His Day

The Catholic young adult community celebrated its first Young Adult Mass of 2022 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan 5 with celebrant Father Jean-Paul Soler sharing how a daily Holy Hour as a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

Fordham Prep senior Charlie Reilly was treated to a trip to Cape Canaveral, Fla., in September to watch the launch of SpaceX’s first all-civilian spaceflight.

Fordham Prep Senior Is Top Student Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital

Charlie Reilly’s life is filled with self-driven success that he's using to help others in need. The Fordham Prep senior has raised $67,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

Four CRS Club members of Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale are shown preparing meals in the kitchen of the high school dining hall which were later distributed to the homeless in Manhattan as part of the school’s Breakfast Run program. They are, from left, Sophia Conroy, Jordyn Bryant, Hailey Manzo and Cyanna Shirley.

Maria Regina High Launches First School CRS Club in Archdiocese

Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale has bragging rights, having become the first school in the archdiocese to launch a Catholic Relief Services Club. CRS is the humanitarian relief and … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/12/22

CYO New York is planning a Feb. 5 start date for its first season of basketball since 2019-2020 when the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic canceled the archdiocesan championship tournament in March. In this 2019 photo, Carley Voce of St. Francis of Assisi, West Nyack, drives to the basket against Gianna Dolan, center, and Ashley Koch, right, of St. John the Evangelist, Mahopac, in the fifth-grade girls’ championship game.

CYO Basketball Season to Start Feb. 5

CYO New York is planning to begin its basketball season Feb. 5, and the start date may change, if needed, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’ve learned we’ve had to adjust … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

Catholic Schools Issuing Covid-19 Home Test Kits to All Families, Staff

Archdiocesan schools plan to distribute tens of thousands of Covid-19 home test kits in the coming weeks as municipalities and health organizations struggle to stock up on these sought-after … more

1/12/22

Virtual Engineering Lab Offered to High School Students Feb. 3

High school students in the archdiocese will have the opportunity to celebrate engineering during Catholic Schools Week with a virtual lab being offered by Engineering Tomorrow on Thursday, Feb. 3. … more

1/12/22

Alumna’s $1 Million Gift to Benefit Generations of St. Catharine Academy Students

Valerie Saputo Puglisi, class of 1968, a longtime supporter of St. Catharine Academy who is a resident of Larchmont, presented the Bronx high school with a magnificent Christmas gift. In anticipation … more

1/12/22