The Catholic School Administrators Association of New York State (CSAANYS) has recognized Marc Silva, Principal of St. Francis of Assisi School and Corry Academy in the Bronx, as a recipient of the 2025 Lighting the Fire Award. Silva was one of five Catholic educators from across New York honored at a reception in Albany on November [...]
Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, issued the following statement on the Passing of a Regis High School Student: On behalf of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, I join the Regis High School community in mourning the tragic loss of one of their [...]
Students Outperform Public Schools and Perform on Par with Charters — at a Fraction of the Cost. Click here to view our press release. Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York once again demonstrated strong academic performance on the recently released New York State Education Department (NYSED) assessments for Grades 3–8. Students in Catholic schools [...]
On Friday, September 26, Dominican Academy marked a historic new chapter in its 128-year history during the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. In a special ceremony, the school celebrated the transfer of sponsorship from the Dominican Sisters of Peace, who faithfully guided the Academy for the past 15 years, to Dominican [...]
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York gathered parents, educators, and community leaders for a Parents as Partners Workshop on Wednesday, September 24, at the CYO MIV Center at Mt. Loretto. The session focused on helping families navigate the challenges of the digital world while deepening collaboration between schools and parents. Click here to [...]
On behalf of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, I extend our heartfelt prayers to our colleagues in the ministry of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, who have been deeply affected by the tragic events at Annunciation Catholic School and Parish in Minneapolis. We pray for the [...]
Embracing Laudato Si’ and Outdoor Learning to Support the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being of Every Child Article published on August 21, 2025 by NCEA Talk written by Noelle Beale, Ph.D., Regional Superintendent, Central Westchester Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of New York, Noelle.Beale@archny.org Grounded in mission, Catholic education promotes student wellness by forming our students intellectually, spiritually, [...]
The Superintendent of Schools Office in the Archdiocese of New York has welcomed new Catholic school leaders for the 2025–26 academic year, commissioning newly appointed principals and announcing additional leadership appointments at schools across the archdiocese. Click here to view our press release. From August 12–14, the newly appointed principals participated in a three-day Principal [...]
On July 21, the Catholic Faith Network conducted a live interview with Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D. and Superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, about the School Viability Study. Click here to view the video Visit our School Viability Study web page here
Ojeda and Lenahan to Succeed Longtime Catholic School Leaders Cassel and Biscione. The Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York has appointed two new regional superintendents to lead Catholic schools in the Upper Counties and Manhattan school regions, following the upcoming retirement of Mrs. Cathleen Cassel and Mr. Anthony Biscione at the end [...]
Nine newly minted graduates of Cardinal Spellman Catholic high school are now in the “Millionaire’s Club’’ — raking in a whopping total nearly $11 million in scholarship money. The teen geniuses were each awarded more than $1 million in merit-based grants — much of it from a plethora of prestigious schools, including Ivy Leagues — [...]
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Christ, who is our hope, indeed calls all of us to come together, that we might be that true living example: the light of hope in the world today. - Pope Leo XIV, June 14, 2025 click here to view a PDF of this letter Month of the [...]
More than 4,500 students graduated this Spring from Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of New York, marking an extraordinary year of academic excellence, service, and faith. Collectively, the Class of 2025 earned over $1 billion in college scholarships. Click here to view our press release. This year’s graduates achieved a 99% college acceptance rate, [...]
The Superintendent of Schools Office of the Archdiocese of New York has released the key findings from its School Viability Study (SVS) and officially launched Part One of the Elementary School Renewal Plan—a bold initiative to strengthen Catholic elementary education with a focus on faith, academic excellence, and long-term sustainability. The SVS, grounded in the [...]
As the universal Church welcomes our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, we celebrate a moment that marks a new chapter in the Church's life and breathes new life into the hearts of our students. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the election of the Holy Father is more than a historical milestone—it is a [...]
The 2025 Scholas USA Service Program recently made a profound impact on students throughout the Archdiocese of New York, bringing together 13 Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim secondary schools to engage in leadership, service, and social change. This year, Scholas clubs were established in participating schools, where student-led groups focused on addressing pressing social issues, developing [...]
Faith and Creativity Unite: the gymnasium at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Manhattan was filled with the joyful sounds of creativity on January 24 as students premiered their original musical compositions through the New York Philharmonic’s Very Young Composers (VYC) Program. This inspiring event, held in anticipation of Catholic Schools Week, celebrated the union [...]
Math scores soar 11 points while ELA Scores Hold Steady. As the 2023-2024 academic year begins, Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York are proud to report their scores on state exams in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). Once again, the Catholic values-infused curriculum taught in the Archdiocese of New York has [...]
