Catholic New York

Two Cathedral High School students work on the new Dell Computers from BlackRock Global Fixed Income.

Cathedral High School Receives Computers From BlackRock

Cathedral High School in Manhattan received a donation of 28 Dell computers from BlackRock Global Fixed Income. The donated computer equipment will replace outdated gear in the library. … more

1/12/22

Mount St. Mary Students Begin Walden Savings Medici Program

About a dozen students at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh recently kicked off the Walden Savings Bank Medici Scholars Program, becoming the sixth group to take on the initiative since its … more

1/12/22

Susan and Dan Mahoney, center, met students from the Stepinac Honors Academy, from left, Calvin Lindo, Nathaniel Alvarez and Lachlan McIntyre at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains. Dan Mahoney, a 1967 Stepinac graduate, and his wife donated $1 million to the school, which will rename its honors academy the Susan and Daniel P. Mahoney Honors Academy.

Stepinac Honors Academy Renamed for Generous Alumnus

Daniel P. Mahoney, Class of 1967, a longtime supporter of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, recently returned with his wife, Susan, to again give back to his alma mater, which he … more

1/12/22

GLOBAL CHAT—Students at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx are shown talking via Zoom with students in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Global Talk Network is giving St. Raymond students the opportunity to enjoy a cultural exchange and for students in Da Nang to speak the English language they’re studying.

Global Talk Network Expands Educational Experience at St. Raymond

Brandon Delgado is learning about Vietnamese culture—and sharing some of his own experiences—via Zoom with students in Da Nang, Vietnam, thanks to the newly formed Global Talk Network at … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/28/21

Cardinal Dolan speaks with Amanda Hallworth, and married couple Edward and Claire Abdallah, during Theology on Tap evening for Catholic young adults Dec. 16 at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac.

Cardinal Preaches About Jesus’ ‘Comings’ at Theology on Tap in Mahopac

Catholic young adults in the Hudson Valley welcomed Cardinal Dolan as the guest speaker for their Theology on Tap at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac Dec. 16. The evening with the cardinal … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/28/21

Fordham Prep captured the CHSAA AA City Championship with a 3-1 boys soccer victory over St. Francis Prep at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx Nov. 7. The Rams later defeated Nichols School of Buffalo, 4-2, in the state semifinals before losing to Chaminade in the state final, 2-0, Nov. 14. Fordham Prep, which started the season 0-3-1, won 13 consecutive matches and was 16-0-1 in its last 17 matches entering the state final.

City Soccer Champs

12/16/21

Communion is distributed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dec. 3, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. More than 1,000 students attend the all-boys school.

Xavier High Kicks Off 175th Year With ‘Mission’ in Mind

Neil Pasawala understood Cardinal Dolan’s message at the Mass on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, the opening of Xavier High School’s 175th anniversary year at St. Patrick’s … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/15/21

Three student members of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps lead the procession at the start of Mass.

Xavier High Kicks Off 175th Year With ‘Mission’ in Mind

Neil Pasawala understood Cardinal Dolan’s message at the Mass on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, the opening of Xavier High School’s 175th anniversary year at St. Patrick’s … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/9/21

Iona Prep players run on the field Nov. 27 before the Catholic high school state championship game against St. Francis of the Buffalo region. Iona Prep won its first state title with a 38-22 victory.

Iona Prep Right at Home With First State Football Title

Iona Prep scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to capture its first Catholic high school state football championship with a 38-22 victory over St. Francis of the Buffalo region. The … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/1/21

A group of sixth-graders whose eggs were intact after a six-story flight join principal Megan Gonzalez and science teacher William Hawthorn at Blessed Sacrament Upper School in Manhattan. Students learning about Leonardo daVinci placed eggs in their self-made parachutes and dropped them from the roof of the school building.

Experimental Success

At Blessed Sacrament Upper School in Manhattan, students learning about Leonardo daVinci placed eggs in their self-made parachutes and dropped them from the roof of the school building. more

11/17/21

THANK YOU–St. Mary’s Primary School principal Victor Sekakatlela and teacher Lesly Beylefeld give out school uniforms in this photo shared with Iona Prep’s Human Rights Club in New Rochelle to thank the club for money raised to pay for student tuition and uniform fees to attend the school in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Funds Raised by Iona Prep Students Go Long Way at South African School

Students in the Human Rights Club at Iona Prep’s Upper School are able to see the difference they’re making in the lives of students at St. Mary’s Primary School in Bloemfontein, … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/17/21

Honoree Thomas J. Reid speaks at the St. Thomas More Award Luncheon.

Inner-City Scholarship Fund Lawyers Committee Raises Nearly $600,000 at St. Thomas More Award Lunch

Cardinal Dolan honored Thomas J. Reid, chief legal officer and secretary of Comcast Corporation at the 32nd annual St. Thomas More Award Luncheon, hosted by The Lawyers Committee of Inner-City … more

11/4/21

During Respect Life Month, Archdiocese of New York Begins Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative

The Archdiocese of New York is embarking on a major youth suicide prevention initiative beginning during Respect Life Month in October. One of the principal components organizers are … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/7/21

Students from St. Francis of Assisi School, including one dressed as a cardinal, perform at the Inner-City Scholarship Fund’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Wave Hill in the Bronx Sept. 23.

Anniversary Celebration Benefits Inner-City Scholarship Students

Susan George is thankful to donors and supporters of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund after 200 guests attended the Inner-City Scholarship Fund’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Wave Hill in the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/6/21

A GREAT GIFT—The 43 Catholic high schools in the archdiocese are places where excellence abounds and students step toward the future in the classroom, on fields of play and in learning about their faith. Clockwise, from top left: Cardinal Dolan speaks to students at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island, where he dedicated a new athletic field in May; football was a spring sport in the 2020-2021 year as shown in this March contest at John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers; students share a Sprite toast as the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx marked its 165th anniversary last October; and students at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle focus on their lessons in March. The pages of this section are filled with information about each of the high schools.

Catholic High School Guide 2021

The 43 Catholic high schools in the archdiocese are places where excellence abounds and students step toward the future in the classroom, on fields of play and in learning about their faith. … more

9/22/21

En route to tour the school after the Mass, the cardinal greets student ambassadors. Father Peter Mushi, pastor of St. Cecilia and Holy Agony, is to the right of the cardinal.

Cristo Rey New York High Cheers Visit of First Priest Alumnus

You might say Homecoming came early at Cristo Rey New York High School in East Harlem. Father Steven Gonzalez—a 2010 alumnus who has the distinction of being the first priest ordained from … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 9/22/21

First Day of School

Catholic elementary schools in the archdiocese opened on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Marking the occasion at the Academy of St. Paul and St. Ann in East Harlem was Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools … more

9/10/21

Three Appointed to Catholic Schools Positions

Michael J. Deegan, superintendent of schools in the archdiocese, has announced the appointments of three associate and regional superintendents. Sister Patricia A. Anastasio, P.B.V.M., will … more

9/8/21

New School Leaders for 2021-2022

High School Presidents Daniel O’Keefe Cardinal Spellman High School, the Bronx Catherine Merryman Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Poughkeepsie Dr. Colleen Melnyk The Ursuline … more

8/25/21

A scene from “Full of Grace” shows Mary played by Sara Pena and Elizabeth by Samantha McManus.

Young Thespians Perform Musicals at Graymoor, Including One on Blessed Carlo

Twenty-two youths and 10 volunteers in the Catholic Literature & Arts Summer Program (CLASP) completed a week of faith and fun with the performance of three musicals for more than 100 people in the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/25/21