Catholic School Leaders Honored for Excellence in Education and Service at FIAME Awards. Catholic educators from across the Archdiocese of New York were recognized for their exceptional service and leadership at the 39th Annual Awards Dinner Dance hosted by the Forum of Italian American Educators I, Inc. (FIAME) on Friday, April 4. The event, held [...]
The 2025 Scholas USA Service Program recently made a profound impact on students throughout the Archdiocese of New York, bringing together 13 Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim secondary schools to engage in leadership, service, and social change. This year, Scholas clubs were established in participating schools, where student-led groups focused on addressing pressing social issues, developing [...]
In the News: Catholic School Students Across the Archdiocese of New York Offer Prayers for Pope Francis CBS New York: New Yorkers have Pope Francis in their hearts and prayers. Pope Francis instructed the Vatican to give regular updates on his condition, which was described as "critical" over the weekend. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello [...]
As Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York continue their commitment to providing a faith-filled and academically excellent education, Superintendent of Schools Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., has announced key updates from the ongoing School Viability Study (SVS)—an initiative aimed at ensuring the long-term strength and sustainability of Catholic education. Click here [...]
A delegation from St. Joseph’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre in Port Talbot, Wales, recently visited several high schools within the Archdiocese of New York to explore Catholic education in the United States. Click here to view the full press release. As part of their visit, students from St. Joseph’s toured Cardinal Spellman High [...]
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 [...]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two winners tied to take home the top prize in the Staten Island Catholic School Regional Spelling Bee. The bee, held on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Sacred Heart School in West Brighton, showcased the best spellers on Staten Island. Students from 14 borough Catholic elementary schools competed to become the 2024 [...]
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 [...]
