Statement of Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, on the appointment of Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York. Click here to view our press release. Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York rejoice in the news that Pope Leo [...]
The Catholic School Administrators Association of New York State (CSAANYS) has recognized Marc Silva, Principal of St. Francis of Assisi School and Corry Academy in the Bronx, as a recipient of the 2025 Lighting the Fire Award. Silva was one of five Catholic educators from across New York honored at a reception in Albany on November [...]
Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, issued the following statement on the Passing of a Regis High School Student: On behalf of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, I join the Regis High School community in mourning the tragic loss of one of their [...]
Students Outperform Public Schools and Perform on Par with Charters — at a Fraction of the Cost. Click here to view our press release. Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York once again demonstrated strong academic performance on the recently released New York State Education Department (NYSED) assessments for Grades 3–8. Students in Catholic schools [...]
On Friday, September 26, Dominican Academy marked a historic new chapter in its 128-year history during the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. In a special ceremony, the school celebrated the transfer of sponsorship from the Dominican Sisters of Peace, who faithfully guided the Academy for the past 15 years, to Dominican [...]
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York gathered parents, educators, and community leaders for a Parents as Partners Workshop on Wednesday, September 24, at the CYO MIV Center at Mt. Loretto. The session focused on helping families navigate the challenges of the digital world while deepening collaboration between schools and parents. Click here to [...]
On behalf of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, I extend our heartfelt prayers to our colleagues in the ministry of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, who have been deeply affected by the tragic events at Annunciation Catholic School and Parish in Minneapolis. We pray for the [...]
Embracing Laudato Si’ and Outdoor Learning to Support the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being of Every Child Article published on August 21, 2025 by NCEA Talk written by Noelle Beale, Ph.D., Regional Superintendent, Central Westchester Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of New York, Noelle.Beale@archny.org Grounded in mission, Catholic education promotes student wellness by forming our students intellectually, spiritually, [...]
The Superintendent of Schools Office in the Archdiocese of New York has welcomed new Catholic school leaders for the 2025–26 academic year, commissioning newly appointed principals and announcing additional leadership appointments at schools across the archdiocese. Click here to view our press release. From August 12–14, the newly appointed principals participated in a three-day Principal [...]
On July 21, the Catholic Faith Network conducted a live interview with Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D. and Superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, about the School Viability Study. Click here to view the video Visit our School Viability Study web page here
