Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York celebrated their eighth-grade graduates with special masses marking the close of their elementary school journey and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in high school. Students from the Manhattan, Staten Island, Central Westchester, and Bronx regions gathered for dedicated regional Graduation Masses, joining classmates, teachers, principals, [...]
More than 700 eighth-grade students from twenty archdiocesan schools in the Bronx gathered Thursday for a graduation Mass at the Church of St. Margaret of Cortona in North Riverdale. “I want to suggest three things to do in reflection, three things to tell God right now,” said Bishop Edmund J. Whalen, vicar general of the Archdiocese [...]
In a moment that underscored both continuity and renewal, educational leaders from across the Archdiocese of New York came together for their first systemwide meeting with Archbishop Hicks on May 4, 2026 in Yonkers New York, signaling a shared commitment to strengthening Catholic education through unity, mission, and faith. Click here to view the full [...]
New Principal Appointed to Advance Mission of John Cardinal O’Connor School IRVINGTON, NY — The Superintendent of Schools Office for the Archdiocese of New York has appointed Mrs. Jennifer Iannazzo, M.Ed., as Principal of the John Cardinal O’Connor School, effective August 2026. Click here to view the full press release. Click here to view Mrs. Iannazzo's [...]
The Superintendent of Schools Office for the Archdiocese of New York today provided an update on its ongoing School Renewal Plan process, a faith-filled initiative aimed at sustaining and strengthening Catholic education across the archdiocese. Click here to view the press release. In a letter to pastors, principals, and school leaders, Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, [...]
Catholic Elementary Schools in Manhattan and the Bronx Open Tuesday, Feb. 24; Staten Island Schools Closed; Other Counties Follow Local District Schedules The Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York announced a revision to the previously issued schedule for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Catholic parish and regional elementary schools in Manhattan and the Bronx will [...]
In anticipation of severe winter weather and projected blizzard conditions, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York has directed that all Catholic parish and regional elementary schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. The closure includes Catholic parish and regional schools located in Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and the [...]
News 12 Hudson Valley reports that Jasiah Jervis and brothers Adonis and Darius Ratliff have been selected to the 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game, the highest individual honor in high school basketball. Three players from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains have reached one of the highest levels in high school basketball. Jasiah Jervis and [...]
Due to forecasted significant snowfall across the region, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York has announced a systemwide closure of all Catholic parish and regional elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York on Monday, January 26, 2026. This systemwide closure applies to Catholic elementary schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten [...]
Dear Colleagues, Families, and Friends in Catholic Education, Wishing you a blessed and joyful Catholic Schools Week 2026 (click here to view this message in English and Spanish). Each time I visit one of our Catholic schools, I am deeply inspired by the life I see in action. Our schools are sacred spaces—places where Christ [...]
