In his videotaped 2021 Christmas greeting, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan expresses his wish for a “blessed, merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.” Mr. Deegan also voices his thanks for the “bright-eyed optimism” of our Catholic school youth, whose faith and example give us hope for better days ahead. Also on set [...]
In this in-depth, Thanksgiving 2021 interview with John Harper of Relevant Radio, Michael J. Deegan, Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of New York discusses how Catholic Schools have safely and effectively remained opened for our students. Click here to listen in!
This year, students at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York prepare their hearts for Thanksgiving by raising food donations expressing gratitude through cards and prayers, and helping those in need in their community. Through the hashtag #ArchGiving, schools throughout the Archdiocese share on this video the many ways that their students gave [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Loretto Canfield, a science teacher at St. Martin de Porres School in Poughkeepsie New York, was awarded the STANYS Excellence in Science Teaching Award last week. The award is given to teachers with careers that exemplify the STANYS mission: their work showcases excellence in teaching, leading, and providing opportunities [...]
Hope and Action: A Free Webinar For Parents of Teens and Young Adults About Preventing Suicide Among Our Children Sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York’s Family Life Office, this free Zoom-based webinar offers parents a safe and confidential way to learn about warning signs for suicide, and how to create space for loving conversations [...]
Friday's New York Post noted that: "New York’s parochial schools fully reopened more or less a full year ahead of schools run by the city Department of Education, which have seen a steep enrollment and attendance drop. More recent interest in Catholic schools has been spawned by Mayor de Blasio’s announced plan to kill the Gifted & Talented [...]
John Cardinal O'Connor School in Irvington New York was featured prominently in this article from The Pillar, which appeared on October 11. The article stated: "Officials with the Archdiocese of New York, which oversees the school, say the John Cardinal O'Connor School is the "gold standard" of special education among Catholic Schools in the country. [...]
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan delivered this heartfelt video message to Catholic School parents across the Archdiocese of New York today, celebrating the first weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. In the video, he calls on parents, students, teachers and staff to remain vigilant while the COVID-19 crisis persists. He also [...]
All 171 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are open once again, thanks to the bravery and hard work of principals, pastors, teachers and staff. Please see this retrospective of coverage surrounding that event, featuring Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan's media interview and a message from our own Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan [...]
Haga clic aquí para la versión en español de este anuncio Today, September 15, marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Since 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month has celebrated the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who trace their roots back to Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America, [...]
