In his videotaped 2021 Christmas greeting, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan expresses his wish for a “blessed, merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.” Mr. Deegan also voices his thanks for the “bright-eyed optimism” of our Catholic school youth, whose faith and example give us hope for better days ahead. Also on set [...]
This year, students at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York prepare their hearts for Thanksgiving by raising food donations expressing gratitude through cards and prayers, and helping those in need in their community. Through the hashtag #ArchGiving, schools throughout the Archdiocese share on this video the many ways that their students gave [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Loretto Canfield, a science teacher at St. Martin de Porres School in Poughkeepsie New York, was awarded the STANYS Excellence in Science Teaching Award last week. The award is given to teachers with careers that exemplify the STANYS mission: their work showcases excellence in teaching, leading, and providing opportunities [...]
All 171 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are open once again, thanks to the bravery and hard work of principals, pastors, teachers and staff. Please see this retrospective of coverage surrounding that event, featuring Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan's media interview and a message from our own Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan [...]
The FCC announced that households with a member approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the current 2021-2022 school year are also eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit. This expands on the original program eligibility rules that [...]
As we begin another school year, let me thank you, our beloved Catholic school families, teachers and staff, for your commitment to Catholic education. We strive to provide each of you and your child with an encounter with Christ where they learn and grow. With just a few short days before school, we would like [...]
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to another virtual Community Conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine. Please join in a discussion on vaccines, side effects, eligibility and where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine. There will also be a question and answer session to help you make an informed decision [...]
In his latest op-ed for the New York Post, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan urges New York state officials to take action on critical COVID relief funding for Catholic and other nonpublic schools. We thank Senator Chuck Schumer for delivering these emergency relief funds. While this funding, known as the Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic [...]
As New York State plans for the upcoming academic year, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are preparing for schools to be fully open and in-person for the fall with no remote or hybrid learning. “We are excited for all of our schools to be open five days a week, for in-person instruction for all students [...]
Timothy M.Facciola of Philipse Manor, Sleepy Hollow, and a 2016 graduate of Fordham Prep, won a Pulitzer Prize on Friday, June 11, for Public Service journalism coverage of the Coronavirus by the New York Times. He will share the award with members of many departments at the paper. Facciola was part of the New York [...]
