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 [...]
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 [...]
