Catholic School Leaders Honored for Excellence in Education and Service at FIAME Awards. Catholic educators from across the Archdiocese of New York were recognized for their exceptional service and leadership at the 39th Annual Awards Dinner Dance hosted by the Forum of Italian American Educators I, Inc. (FIAME) on Friday, April 4. The event, held [...]
For students at Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale, New York, Career Day is more than just an event—it is a glimpse into the future, an opportunity to see the boundless possibilities ahead. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the school recently welcomed back distinguished alumnae from across six decades to share their journeys, professional [...]
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 [...]
In the News: Catholic School Students Across the Archdiocese of New York Offer Prayers for Pope Francis CBS New York: New Yorkers have Pope Francis in their hearts and prayers. Pope Francis instructed the Vatican to give regular updates on his condition, which was described as "critical" over the weekend. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello [...]
As Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York continue their commitment to providing a faith-filled and academically excellent education, Superintendent of Schools Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., has announced key updates from the ongoing School Viability Study (SVS)—an initiative aimed at ensuring the long-term strength and sustainability of Catholic education. Click here [...]
A delegation from St. Joseph’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre in Port Talbot, Wales, recently visited several high schools within the Archdiocese of New York to explore Catholic education in the United States. Click here to view the full press release. As part of their visit, students from St. Joseph’s toured Cardinal Spellman High [...]
Catholic Schools Week celebrated at Holy Cross School: one highlight of Catholic Schools Week is Career Day, where parents visit classrooms to share their professions. Click here to view the video! Lindsay Tanney, Jan 31, 2025, 6:26 AM
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 [...]
As we gather to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, my heart is filled with gratitude for the gift of community that lies at the heart of our Catholic schools. Together, we are a family of faith, hope, and love—one that walks side by side, supporting one another, growing in Christ, and inspiring the next generation to [...]
“A Week of Outreach: National Catholic Schools Week has been celebrated on the last week of January since 1974. Led by the National Catholic Educational Association, schools will hold Masses, open houses and other activities for students and their families, prospective families and the community.” – New York Post, from January 22, 2025 In this [...]
