My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
The summer months of July and August are fast coming to a close and the new academic year is about to begin here in Brooklyn and Queens.
Catholic education
Another School Year
As we conclude another academic year in our Catholic schools and academies, we should stop and thank God for the blessings that He has truly bestowed on us as a Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens.
Teachers Honored for Their Years of Service
Catholic School teachers from Brooklyn and Queens, who were retiring or celebrating special anniversaries, were honored at a Teachers’ Recognition Mass and Celebration June 9 at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.
Eye on Albany
Once again, the fight to assure the future of Catholic schools goes on in our state of New York. The question of aid for mandated services, which many of our young people need to be successful in school (and, later on, in life), is in grave danger of being slashed severely.
St. Mary Gate of Heaven Students Know Their Rights
Students at St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy, Ozone Park, know their rights, and are ensuring them for themselves and their posterity. They have created a Bill of Rights based on the foundations of respect and social justice as part of a school-wide anti-bullying campaign.
Cardinal Dolan Supports School Choice Tax Credit
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York urged President Donald Trump to follow through on a recent call for legislation that funds school choice for disadvantaged youth nationwide.
State Needs to Protect College Tuition Program
Catholic education in New York State traces its roots back to the first half of the 19th century, and continues to be a vital part of the fabric of our state, preparing children and young adults for success in life, providing a world-class education while grounding them in the Catholic tradition of selfless service to their fellow men and women.
Catholic Schools Week Supplement 2017
In anticipation of Catholic Schools Week 2017, The Tablet proudly presents this special pullout section with valuable information for current and prospective Catholic school parents on Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Superintendent’s Message: Catholic Schools Are Communities of Faith, Knowledge, Service
As we begin to celebrate Catholic Schools Week on Jan. 29, the theme: “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service” definitely applies to the academies and parish schools within the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon 2016
More than 700 people of good will showed their support for Catholic education and evangelization by attending the annual Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon at Russo’s On the Bay, Howard Beach, Dec. 7.
