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 [...]
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York has announced that two institutions in the Bronx, Sacred Heart School (1248 Nelson Ave.) and Immaculate Conception School (378 East 151st Street), will cease operations as Catholic schools at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year. Click here to view the full [...]
The Archdiocese of New York’s Department of Education - Superintendent of Schools Office has undertaken a vital step to ensure its Catholic schools' future strength and sustainability. Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, recently shared details about the ongoing School Viability Study, which is currently evaluating the health and vitality of the [...]
In a letter to employees on November 25, 2024, the Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, provided an update on pastoral ministry, including a new model for several archdiocesan pastoral offices. Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ACSJ, Ph.D., will continue in her current role as Superintendent of Schools, but now also assumes the role of [...]
“We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, we declare your wonderful deeds.” — Psalm 75:2 Psalm 75 reminds us to begin our thanksgiving with praise for God’s wondrous deeds. He calls us to live with hearts overflowing with faith, hope, and love. This Thanksgiving, whether we gather with our families [...]
Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York and Archbishop José H. Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are enthusiastically rooting for their home team in the bicoastal national baseball championship series and have even placed a friendly wager to benefit Catholic school students in their respective Archdioceses. A YouTube short and [...]
The Catholic School Administrators Association of New York State (CSAANYS) has awarded Linda Dougherty, Associate Superintendent for Catholic Identity and Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, the prestigious 2024 Lighting the Fire for Catholic Education Award. The award was presented on October 18, 2024, at St. John’s University, recognizing Dougherty’s exemplary dedication, leadership, [...]
BRONX, NY—In Gerstner Hall at St. Philip Neri School, school officials, students, and members of the archdiocesan community gathered for a rededication ceremony, reaffirming the school's commitment to supporting students and their families. The event celebrated recent renovations and the establishment of the St. Philip Neri Catholic Education and Family Center, emphasizing the school’s renewed [...]
