In his latest op-ed for the New York Post, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan urges New York state officials to take action on critical COVID relief funding for Catholic and other nonpublic schools. We thank Senator Chuck Schumer for delivering these emergency relief funds. While this funding, known as the Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic [...]
As New York State plans for the upcoming academic year, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are preparing for schools to be fully open and in-person for the fall with no remote or hybrid learning. “We are excited for all of our schools to be open five days a week, for in-person instruction for all students [...]
Updated Manual Includes Guidelines, Protocols and Procedures all Catholic Schools Will Follow in the Fall. Click here to view full Press Release. As New York State plans for the upcoming academic year, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are preparing for schools to be fully open and in-person for the fall with [...]
Fordham Prep alum Andrew Velazquez grew up in the shadows of Yankee Stadium dreaming of playing shortstop in pinstripes. Monday, with the latest injury to Gleyber Torres, the 27-year-old got to live out his dream. “I just posted this on my Instagram today. I made it on the old Yankee Stadium field. So, I mean, [...]
Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan made the 2021 Bronx Power 100! See the article here! 82. Michael Deegan, Superintendent of Schools, Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York A Bronx native and graduate of New York City Catholic schools (including postgraduate studies at Manhattan College and Fordham University), Michael Deegan was elevated to [...]
In this interview with the National Catholic Register, Superintendent Michael J. Deegan discusses how schools might respond to ongoing public health concerns for the reopening of schools this September. As Catholic elementary schools gear up for the 2021-2022 academic year, key decisions on safe practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic are being made on the [...]
Timothy M.Facciola of Philipse Manor, Sleepy Hollow, and a 2016 graduate of Fordham Prep, won a Pulitzer Prize on Friday, June 11, for Public Service journalism coverage of the Coronavirus by the New York Times. He will share the award with members of many departments at the paper. Facciola was part of the New York [...]
In a letter to our Catholic Schools Communities today, Superintendent Michael J. Deegan asks families to let elected officials know you demand new COVID guidance NOW, so schools can properly plan! You can join us in our advocacy today by clicking on the link below: Please click here for the New York State Catholic Conference Action [...]
Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Michael J. Deegan is pleased to announce Mr. Anthony Biscione has been appointed the regional superintendent of Manhattan schools in the Archdiocese of New York, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Biscione (shown above with Catholic Schools colleagues Linda Dougherty and Joanne Walsh) has served the region as interim superintendent since June [...]
As the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, please see this heartfelt video from Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Michael J. Deegan expressing gratitude for what was accomplished this past year and in anticipation of great times ahead for our beloved Catholic schools. > Click here to view the video!
