A fourth-grade class at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy in Queens became published authors with their book A Tapestry of Tales, celebrated at a heartwarming school book launch.
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Mic Check: Bishop Brennan Joins Divine Wisdom’s 8th Grade Podcasters
Two eighth graders at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy tuned up their microphones one last time as they prepared to record the year’s final episode of the school’s podcast, Voices of Divine Wisdom.
Harry D’Onofrio To Lead Cathedral Club
Harry D’Onofrio, a member of Our Lady of Angels in Bay Ridge, was installed as the new president of The Cathedral Club.
Largest Donation in SJU History Funds Basketball Facility, Student Scholarships
After decades of supporting Catholic education, William Janetschek is investing in its future at St. John’s University, unlike anyone has before — gifting the university a $32.5 million donation last month.
St. Leo Students Erupt Over Pope’s Name: ‘It’s Like a Dream’
Students at St. Leo Catholic Academy in Queens erupted with joy after Cardinal Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV—matching their school’s namesake.
McClancy HS Dinner Honors Alumni, Class of ’75
The 21st Annual President’s Dinner for Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School was more than just a gala—it was a celebration of legacy, leadership, and lasting friendships.
Local Catholic Schools Embrace Phone Restrictions Amid Hochul’s Proposal
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating a ban on cell phones in public schools, such a move would be nothing new in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where many Catholic schools already forbid students from using the devices.
Divine Wisdom Students Take to Airwaves to Share Their ‘Voices’
Look out Joe Rogan! America’s most famous podcaster could soon face stiff competition from an unlikely source — a group of Catholic school children in Queens.
Diocese Announces Closure of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy Brooklyn
Faced with declining enrollment, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy in Brooklyn will permanently close at the end of this current school year. The Diocese of Brooklyn announced the decision by the academy’s board of directors on Feb. 11.
Catholic Schools Uphold High Graduation Standards Amid State Changes
Naomi Goya, a senior at The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA), said the courses she is taking at her school are “rigorous, but in a good way,” and are putting her on a solid path toward graduation in June.