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12 Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of NY will not reopen, 4 will merge into 2 at the end of the academic year
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York today [...]
Linda Dougherty Interviewed by New York Post
Linda Dougherty, Associate Superintendent for Catholic Identity for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New [...]
Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York Michael J. Deegan To Retire
Michael J. Deegan has announced his retirement from the position of Superintendent of Schools [...]
Health Department Issues Commissioner’s Advisory as NYC Faces High Levels of COVID-19, Influenza and RSV
COVID-19 and flu are increasing nationally and in New York City; nationally, hospitalizations for flu [...]
NYC Health Department issues tips for gathering and eating safely this Thanksgiving
As you celebrate this week, we hope you’re eating well and enjoying the company [...]
Fox News Op-Ed: Superintendent in Support of Parental School Choice
In an op-ed for Fox News published on November 16, 2022, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. [...]
Students Load Up a Ton of Turkeys for Thanksgiving
On one side were about 40 middle school students—half from Tarrytown’s Transfiguration Catholic School, half [...]
Cardinal Dolan joins Borough President Fossella as funds are allocated to S.I. Catholic schools
Catholic schools on Staten Island will soon have more funding for programs, services, education [...]
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York Report Continued Excellence in Test Scores
ELA Scores Up +7.3% Math Scores Hold Nearly Steady to Pre-Pandemic Level Actions Taken During [...]
NYC Catholic schools welcome students back to class without COVID restrictions
CBS News covered opening day at School of the Blessed Sacrament on the Far West [...]
Building Community Begins With Faith at Fishkill Catholic School
Principal Tom Hamilton of St. Mary’s School in Fishkill sounded ready for the opening day [...]
News Coverage: NYC Catholic school students return to classrooms on Wednesday for 2022-23
New York Catholic Schools on Staten Island attracted press coverage as students returned to school [...]
NEW! 2022-23 Catholic Schools Opening Plan
In “Rising Above,” our newly-published 2022-23 Opening Plan, you’ll find helpful information for Parents, Students [...]
In Memoriam: Sr. June Clare Tracy OP, Ed D.
“Well done good and faithful servant” Mathew 25:23 The Catholic School Community of the Archdiocese [...]
Stephen Marositz Promoted to Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning for New York Catholic Schools
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York today announced the promotion of Stephen Marositz [...]
New York’s faith community alarmed by Department of Education’s proposed ‘intrusion’ into religious schools
The New York Education Department proposed regulations on private and religious schools are irking some in [...]
How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings — A Parent Resource
Available today from Child Mind Institute, Rachel Ehmke, author of "How to Talk to Kids [...]
Wising up on student testing
In an Op-Ed piece that appeared in the Daily News on June 7, Superintendent of [...]
Children Ages 5 to 11 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
In a press release issued by NYC-DOH today, NYC children 5-11 who had the second [...]
Staten Island’s Catholic Schools present awards to four special community leaders
"Staten island’s got pizazz!" That was the message from Cardinal Timothy Dolan Monday night as [...]
Catholic School students care for animals in partnership with Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island middle school students at Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy are getting hands-on experience [...]
Catholic Schools Offer Final Round of Parent Workshops on May 24-26 to Support Summer Learning
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York are offering a final round of virtual [...]
Catholic Schools Issue First Report on Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health Services
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools is excited to share their first-ever social-emotional learning [...]
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York to end social distancing requirements beginning on May 16, 2022
On May 2, Superintendent Michael J. Deegan announced that social distancing requirements will end on [...]
Day of Prayers for Ukraine: More than 60,000 Catholic School Students, Faculty and Staff Gather to Pray
On Monday, March 28, more than 60,000 students, faculty, and staff of all Catholic schools [...]
Superintendent of Schools Issues Update Regarding COVID-19 Restrictions at Catholic Schools
Today, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan announced that "informed by our established metrics, on [...]
Catholic Schools No Longer Mandate Mask-Wearing Effective Wednesday March 2:
In an email to our Catholic School Communities today, Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese [...]
Superintendent of Schools Issues Statement Update Relating to Mask Mandates at Catholic Schools
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of New York released the [...]
AP Report: Enrollment in US Catholic schools rebounds after sharp drop
The AP reported yesterday that, "throughout the US, families are seeing the value of Catholic [...]
Office of the Superintendent of Schools Issues Statement Relating to Mask Mandates at Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Today, the Office of the Superintendent of Schools issued the following statement relating to mask [...]
Daily News: Catholic Ed. Surges
In this Daily News article, Joanne Kroeger writes: "After nearly two years of a devastating [...]
New York Post Special Section: Catholic Schools Week Directory
In a special section devoted to Catholic Schools Week, New York Post reporter Mary Kay [...]
Local Student to Spread Kindness to Dobbs Ferry Residents
In an article written for Hudson Independent, journalist Rick Pezzullo writes: "A second-grade student at [...]
Cathedral High School Receives Computing Donation From BlackRock
Cathedral High School received a donation of 28 Dell computers from BlackRock Global Fixed Income. The [...]
As Omicron Surges, Catholic Schools Meet the Challenge
When it comes to confronting the latest Omicron surge, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of [...]
Thank Governor Hochul for Supporting Catholic Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul released her first state budget proposal this week, and while she recommends [...]
Catholic New York Profile: Her Job Is to Help Schools Understand Their Catholic Identity Makes Them Unique
In this profile of Linda M. Dougherty, associate superintendent for Catholic identity in the archdiocese, [...]
Catholic New York Article: Latino Outreach Program ‘Like Talking With a Relative,’ Says One Parent
In an article in yesterday's Catholic New York, Armando Machado reports, "At the archdiocesan School [...]
Considering a New York City Catholic School for Your Family
In an article in New York Family that appeared on January 13, 2022, Jaclyn Griffith [...]
Archdiocese of New York Catholic Elementary Schools Closed Friday for Traditional Snow Day
As of 5am today, Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York are closed [...]
Catholic schools disprove teacher-union claims schools must close for safety
In an op-ed piece in yesterday's New York Post says, Ed Cox says, "there's no [...]
Catholic Schools Issue COVID-19 Test Guidelines and Tips for Families
Catholic Schools Issue COVID-19 Test Guidelines and Tips for Families [...]
Catholic Schools Update: Archdiocese of New York to Provide Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits to Staff and Students’ Families
Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan announced today: "I am very pleased that after much [...]
Christmas 2021 Greeting from New York Catholic Schools Superintendent Michael J. Deegan
In his videotaped 2021 Christmas greeting, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan expresses his [...]
John Harper Interviews Superintendent Michael J. Deegan
In this in-depth, Thanksgiving 2021 interview with John Harper of Relevant Radio, Michael J. Deegan, [...]
Catholic Schools Celebrate Thanksgiving through #ArchGiving
This year, students at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York prepare their [...]
Science Teacher at St. Martin de Porres School Receives Prestigious STANYS Award
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Loretto Canfield, a science teacher at St. Martin [...]
Archdiocese of New York’s Family Life Office Offers Parents Free Webinars about Preventing Suicide among our Children
Hope and Action: A Free Webinar For Parents of Teens and Young Adults About Preventing [...]
NYC Catholic school enrollment rising amid end of Gifted and Talented program
Friday's New York Post noted that: "New York’s parochial schools fully reopened more or less a [...]
How John Cardinal O’Connor School hopes to transform education for students with disabilities
John Cardinal O'Connor School in Irvington New York was featured prominently in this article from [...]
Superintendent Michael J. Deegan Delivers Heartfelt Welcome Back to School Message to Catholic School Parents
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan delivered this heartfelt video message to [...]
New York Catholic Schools Release Video Recap of Opening Day 2021 Media Coverage
All 171 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are open once again, thanks [...]
Superintendent Deegan marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the US
Haga clic aquí para la versión en español de este anuncio Today, September 15, marks [...]
Bishop John O’Hara to be Honored by SOAR-USA at Ceremony Tonight
We are pleased to share some exciting news about our own beloved Bishop John O’Hara. [...]
NBC News: Catholic Schools in NYC Reopen With COVID-19 Guidelines in Place
Catholic schools in New York City have reopened for the start of the school year [...]
NYC Catholic schools welcome students back to classroom for new academic year
The Pix 11 News team covered the on-schedule opening of Catholic Schools yesterday, at the [...]
FCC Adds Current School Year to Eligibility Criteria for Emergency Broadband Benefit
The FCC announced that households with a member approved to receive benefits under the free [...]
Superintendent of Schools Sends Back to School Message to Catholic School Parents and Students
As we begin another school year, let me thank you, our beloved Catholic school families, [...]
NYC Catholic schools set to reopen for full in-person learning with new safety protocols in place
In preparation for the first day of school, News 12 Bronx speaks to Ray Vitiello, [...]
NYC DOH/MH Hosts Virtual Community Conversation about the COVID-19 Vaccine on Sept. 8
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to another virtual [...]
NYC DOH Reminds Parents: Make Sure Your Child is Up-to-Date on Routine Vaccinations
The Health Department today urged parents and caregivers to make sure their children are up [...]
Archdiocese Of New York Plans For Reopening Catholic Schools From Harlem To The Hudson
As New York State plans for the upcoming academic year, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New [...]
Archdiocese of NY Shares Plan for Reopening Catholic Schools
Updated Manual Includes Guidelines, Protocols and Procedures all Catholic Schools Will Follow in the Fall. [...]
Congratulations to Superintendent of Schools Michael Deegan on Making the 2021 Bronx Power 100!
Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan made the 2021 Bronx Power 100! See the article [...]
How NYC’s Catholic schools kept their doors open against all pandemic odds
In this insightful OpEd piece in the New York Post, His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan [...]
A Time to Learn: What Catholic Schools Have Learned During the Pandemic
Superintendent Michael J. Deegan and other Catholic school leaders speak to Archways Magazine about what [...]
NYC Catholic schools seeing new interest, applications from public school families
New York Post reports that City Catholic schools are seeing a surge of interest from [...]
NY Post: “Here’s what functional NYC school systems look like — and it puts DOE to shame”
The New York Post Praised the Opening Process at New York Catholic Schools in an [...]
Important Bulletin: Weekly Updates for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Catholic Schools and Families
Superintendent of Schools Issues Weekly Updates Relating to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Catholic [...]
Catholic Schools Report Significant Rise in Test Scores
The Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York are pleased to report that their [...]