Catholic New York

Altar servers from Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in the Bronx join their pastor, Father Jose Felix Ortega, and Cardinal Dolan after the noon Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 9, the feast of St. Edith Stein, a Carmelite known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Also concelebrating was Father Donald Haggerty of the cathedral staff.

Altar servers from Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in the Bronx joined their pastor, Father Jose Felix Ortega, and Cardinal Dolan after the noon Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 9, the … more

8/12/21

Back to School

As summer vacation comes to a close, students are preparing to return to the classroom and to time spent with peers on campus. In this section, Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools for the … more

8/11/21

Young adults gather Aug. 4 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan for the monthly Young Adult Mass sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach.

Message for Young Adults Echoes Long Ago Question About Loving Christ

Celebrating the monthly Young Adult Mass Aug. 4 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco shared a cherished childhood memory about coming to understand his love of God. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/11/21

GOOD CHEMISTRY—Students Eddie Morales and James Moore of Msgr. Farrell High School on Staten Island demonstrate a chemistry experiment for Cardinal Dolan during his visit to the school in October 2020. That day, the cardinal dedicated several new facilities on campus, including three renovated science labs.

Fall Classes Will Be In-Person Only Where Students ‘Fully Experience’ the Culture and Ethos of a Catholic School

Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of New York are committed to “two preeminent goals,” according to the archdiocesan superintendent of schools. The first is “to keep every … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/11/21

CAMPUS TOUR—Incoming eighth-grader Sophia Cuello, center, tours Burke Catholic Academy and John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen with her parents, Mercedes and Marcello Cuello, and Burke admissions director Tracy Sullivan July 20. Burke Catholic Academy for middle-school students is opening on the high school campus this coming school year.

Academy-Bound Middle-Schoolers Already a Welcome Addition to John S. Burke Catholic High Campus

John S. Burke Catholic High School will begin a new era in the 2021-2022 school year by opening Burke Catholic Academy for middle school students that will nearly fill the building on its 62-acre … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/11/21

2021-2022 Elementary Schools Calendar

AUGUST 23 - TACHS Registration Opens SEPTEMBER 6 - Labor Day (Schools Closed) 8 - First Day of School (All Regions) 27-10/15 - MAP Fall Assessment Window … more

8/11/21

2021-2022 Secondary Schools Calendar

AUGUST 23 - TACHS registration Opens 28 - SAT Exam SEPTEMBER 6 - Labor Day 7-10 - School Opens 23 - Bronx HS Fair at Cardinal Spellman-6-8PM 25 - Manhattan HS … more

8/11/21

Justin Stampfl steadies himself during a shooting game at the 2021 Falcon Basketball Camp at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia July 29.

Basketball Camp at Albertus Magnus High Adds Fun to Learning Game

Myles MacNeill and Emanuel Urzi attended the 2021 Falcon Basketball Camp to improve their skills and prepare for their sophomore seasons at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia. “I do … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/11/21

TACHS Registration Opens Aug. 23

Registration for the 2021 Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) will open at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, and close Sunday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. TACHS is required for all … more

8/11/21

Campers enjoy musical activity at Catholic Kidz Camp at St. Columba’s parish in Hopewell Junction July 15.

Catholic Kidz Camp Brings Joy to Participants, Volunteers

Vittoria Madeira is already planning a return in a new role to Catholic Kidz Camp at St. Columba’s in Hopewell Junction. “I can be a helper,” the rising fourth-grader told CNY … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/28/21

Kevin Shattenkirk, center, joins members of the hockey program during his visit to Iona Prep’s Lower School in New Rochelle with the NHL’s Stanley Cup July 17. Shattenkirk, a graduate of Iona Prep’s Lower School and now a member of the Anaheim Ducks, was a member of the 2020 Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Stanley Cup at Iona Prep

Kevin Shattenkirk joined members of the hockey program during his visit to Iona Prep’s Lower School in New Rochelle with the NHL’s Stanley Cup July 17. Shattenkirk, a graduate of Iona … more

7/28/21

Matthew Clyman, a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Shrub Oak, attempts a putt on his way to winning the seventh- and eighth-grade division at the Westchester Putnam CYO Junior Golf Outing at Pleasantville Country Club June 28.

DeRosa Leads St. Patrick’s to CYO Golf Title

Joseph DeRosa shot a 42 to capture the boys’ individual title and lead St. Patrick’s to the school/parish team championship at the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Memorial CYO Grammar School Junior … more

7/14/21

Students, coordinators and other volunteers work on the garden.

Holy Child Students Join The Fuller Center for Yonkers Housing Renovation

With much help from the School of the Holy Child, The Fuller Center for Housing of Greater New York City is renovating affordable housing in Yonkers for low- to moderate-income families. … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/30/21

Members of the faithful pray the Our Father during the June 2 Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. About 400 people attended the Mass, which is organized by the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach.

Hundreds of Young Adults Called to ‘Conversion of Heart’ by Cardinal Dolan

At St. Patrick’s Cathedral during a Young Adult Mass, Cardinal Dolan spoke about the significance of seeking and maintaining “conversion of heart,” and expressed joy at being able … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

At a June 10 symposium tackling food insecurity, Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Academy students included a section on vertical farming benefits and seeking related solutions. The forum’s focus was on Yonkers, where many of the students of the White Plains high school reside; it included a five-member panel of City of Yonkers officials.

Archbishop Stepinac Symposium Tackles Food Insecurity

In a special symposium last week, Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Academy students tackled the food insecurity crisis. The livestreamed event featured student presentations on how food … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

Cardinal Dolan stands in a photo with the graduating seniors of John S. Burke High School in Goshen following the Baccalaureate Mass June 3.

Cardinal Offers Mass for Burke Seniors

Cardinal Dolan celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for the 66 graduating seniors of John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen June 3. The Baccalaureate Mass is celebrated annually for … more

6/16/21

Class of 2021 Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Catholic New York annually salutes the hard work and dedication of the members of the senior class graduating from the 44 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. The valedictorians and … more

6/2/21

Aquinas High School band is shown at the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan. Aquinas is closing this month after educating young women for 98 years.

Students, Staff Are Grateful for the Aquinas Experience

Lebene Ashinyo is saying a “proper goodbye” to Aquinas High School in the Bronx, which is shutting its doors after educating young women for 98 years. Aquinas had its final classes … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/2/21

Eligio and Mercedes Solis stand with their children, Salette and Eli, after a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 25. Salette and Eli are scholarship recipients who attend Christ the King School in the Bronx, and they were altar servers at the Mass.

50 Years of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund Celebrated at Cathedral Mass

Eligio and Mercedes Solis are thankful their children have an opportunity to attend Catholic school with assistance from the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, which marked its 50th anniversary with a Mass … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/2/21

A group photo was taken after the May 10 confirmation ceremony at St. Barnabas Church in the Bronx. In the top row, from left, were Father Joseph Akunaeziri, parochial vicar; Father Brendan Fitzgerald, pastor; Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne; and Father John Smart, who is in residence at St. Barnabas. In the second row, from left, are Michelle Torres, Ceili Chapter and Ciara Leo. In the bottom row, from left, are Emma Brannigan, Arriana Rijfkogel, Shania Cueto, Sarah Brannigan and Sharon Traditi, campus ministry moderator at Saint Barnabas High School.

Campus Ministry at Bronx High School Helps Form Faithful Leaders

The campus ministry program at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx is commited to providing Christian leadership and guiding students in their faith journey through outreach projects and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/2/21