May 10, 2023. Principal Helena Castilla-Byrne, Principal of Our Lady of Victory School in Mount Vernon New York has jumped in to aid two of her school’s families who lost everything in a fire on Tuesday morning, May 9. Mrs. Castilla-Byrne reached out to her own school community and to nearby Catholic schools in the Central [...]
Superintendent of Schools, Michael J. Deegan, is happy to announce the appointment of Jann Amato as the new Regional Superintendent of Staten Island, effective August 2023. Mr. Deegan is grateful to the members of the search committee and thanks Msgr. William Belford, Pastor of St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus, Deacon James Cowan, Chair [...]
Our Catholic school families are invited to register for our upcoming Summer Journey program being hosted by Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese of New York. We’re very excited to keep our doors open for the summer and provide our students with a free, safe, fun, and academic-driven learning experience. This program blends engaging, project-based [...]
The following statement was issued today by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan: If we were not still observing the holy season of Lent, I would probably begin this letter with one word: Alleluia! But, since we still have a few more days to go until Easter, allow me to say that I write to share [...]
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of New York issued the following statement today: The Month of St. Joseph “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” — Psalms 32:8 Dear Catholic Schools Community, With a heavy [...]
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York today announced 12 Catholic schools will cease operations at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. Four schools will merge into two. Extensive broader community research, detailed studies, and careful deliberation and analysis went into the final determination of which schools [...]
Linda Dougherty, Associate Superintendent for Catholic Identity for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, was interviewed by The New York Post for its Catholic Schools Week Directory issue, which appeared on January 25. The resulting article, by Post reporter Mary Kay Linge, is called "Take It As Gospel." The article discusses how Catholic [...]
Michael J. Deegan has announced his retirement from the position of Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York, effective August 31, 2023. He has served as superintendent for the past four and a half years, following more than 50-years as a teacher, principal, associate superintendent, and deputy superintendent. “I am so very [...]
COVID-19 and flu are increasing nationally and in New York City; nationally, hospitalizations for flu reached the highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade. The Advisory strongly recommends masking in public indoor settings and crowded outdoor settings, and other proven precautions such as vaccination, testing, hand hygiene, and staying home [...]
As you celebrate this week, we hope you’re eating well and enjoying the company of loved ones. After the last two years of isolation, where our holidays were taken from us by the COVID emergency, we all deserve a healthy and happy season of thanks and celebration. Before you dig in, here are some [...]
