In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Christ, who is our hope, indeed calls all of us to come together, that we might be that true living example: the light of hope in the world today. - Pope Leo XIV, June 14, 2025 click here to view a PDF of this letter Month of the [...]
More than 4,500 students graduated this Spring from Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of New York, marking an extraordinary year of academic excellence, service, and faith. Collectively, the Class of 2025 earned over $1 billion in college scholarships. Click here to view our press release. This year’s graduates achieved a 99% college acceptance rate, [...]
The Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Parade and Festival on Sunday June 1, 2025 once again shined a spotlight on the rich heritage and vibrant leadership of the city’s Latino community. Among those honored this year was Ms. Georgina Nieves, Assistant Principal of Sacred Heart High School, who was named Ambassador for Education—a recognition reserved for [...]
As the universal Church welcomes our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, we celebrate a moment that marks a new chapter in the Church's life and breathes new life into the hearts of our students. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the election of the Holy Father is more than a historical milestone—it is a [...]
The Superintendent of Schools Office in the Archdiocese of New York has announced a Week of Prayer and Remembrance in honor of Pope Francis, inviting students, faculty, and families to unite in mourning and reflect on his life and legacy. Click here for our Press Release. In her statement on Pope Francis's passing, Sr. Mary [...]
“Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised.” – Luke 24:5–6 Click here to view this message in English and Spanish Dear Colleagues in the Ministry of Catholic Education: Christ is Risen! Alleluia! The joy of Easter breaks into our hearts with the angel’s [...]
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 [...]
