Michael J. Deegan, superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of New York, reflected on poignant examples of how well students across the archdiocese are coping at home amid the coronavirus pandemic that has closed their schools since March 16. Referring to videos and social media posts showcasing the prayers of youngsters that have been sent [...]
Coleen Nevin and daughter Noelle, a freshman at the Ursuline School in New Rochelle, volunteer at the third social-distancing friendly drive Ursuline sponsored to replenish local food stocks April 18. They are pictured alongside goods loaded into the school van. The school community donated non-perishable food items delivered to the New Rochelle site of the Fuller [...]
Principal Jessica Maldonado from St Thomas Aquinas Elementary School was featured in America Magazine. St. Thomas Aquinas, a school in the Northwest/South Bronx region, has an 85% Latino population, and Principal Maldonado speaks about how her school prepped for the COVID-19 crisis as well as how she continues to lead her 188 students and 25 [...]
St. James the Apostle School in Carmel was featured in the Putnam County Press, highlighting the school’s transition to home-based learning. Principal Maura Crawford emphasized the school’s uses of Google Classroom to allow continuity of learning, and noted that the school will continue to focus on what is most important, “faith and our St. James [...]
Blessed Sacrament art teacher, Abigail Lelilis, set up virtual art galleries filled with student work. The gallery’s purpose is to continue to bring students together and allow them to foster their creativity while at home. Click here to view the NY1 Article You can view the galleries here: Grades 6-8: https://www.artsteps.com/view/5e85e175711f5a7a288ecb17 Grades 4-5: https://www.artsteps.com/view/5e84918c4c9e511851bb53b1
> Click here to view full article. > Click here for the video! Student leaders from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York attended the fourth annual “A Catholic Lens” event at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture on March 12. The theme was “The Culture of Encounter,” and addressed topics such [...]
At a time of anxiety, Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined The TODAY Show via Skype this morning, March 23, from his New York City home with a message of reassurance. He says that when he’s “tempted to some apprehension,” he turns to words from the Bible: “Fear is useless; what is needed is trust.” He says [...]
Safety of Students, Families, Staff and Greater Community a Primary Concern FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Monday, March 16, 2020 (Haga clic aquí para la versión en español de este anuncio): Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan has announced that Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of New York have extended the closure of all [...]
In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of medical experts, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled beginning this weekend, March 14-15, 2020. This development follows upon today’s decision of Dutchess County to prohibit gatherings of more than 20 people. It is also intended to provide [...]
Superintendent of Schools Issues Weekly Updates Relating to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Catholic School Families Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan wrote parents and guardians of students attending Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese of New York with an important update and parent resources relating to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to [...]
