Academic Calendar for Catholic elementary schools/academies in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, 2016-12017
Catholic education
Working As a Team to Support Catholic Education
During his visit to last September, Pope Francis said: “School then ends up being one big family. A family, where together with our mothers and fathers, our grandparents, our teachers and friends, we learn to help one another … to work as a team…”
New School Year Brings New Principals
With the start of the 2016-2017 school year, newly appointed principals are preparing to meet their school communities and to assume the diverse and challenging role of leadership.
World of Opportunities Await Students, Schools/Academies
Technology has positively impacted education in the Catholic schools and academies in the Brooklyn Diocese with programs for learning, professional development and the expansion of hardware, wiring and wireless access.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Trust Embraces Catholic Education
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Trust assists parish schools and academies by supporting enrichment programs, including the Catholic Identity Links, TerraNova online services, Greek and Latin Roots and Arts in Residency.
Catholic School Blesses, Thanks Chicago Police
Students at Chicago’s Academy of St. Benedict the African have learned police officers are their friends because members of the Chicago Police Department’s 7th District take a special interest in the school.
Harmony of Catholic Education
Dear Editor: Choreography in a musical like Annie (which I saw at Christ the King High School on April 30) is crucial to the success of the production. The artistry, the harmony, the teamwork (not to mention great music and great coaching) have characterized the musicals of Christ the King H.S. in my experience since 2012 when I taught religion there for one semester as an emergency replacement.
Brooklyn and Queens Catholic High Schools Commencement Exercises 2016
A complete listing of graduation ceremonies at the Catholic high schools of Brooklyn and Queens.
Mariano Pitches In to Help Catholic Schools
Futures in Education and the Columbus Citizens Foundation co-hosted The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner May 5 at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The dinner raised funds to assist with scholarships benefiting high school students in New York City.
Diocesan Educational TV Marks Its 50th Anniversary
Using technology to educate diocesan Catholic school children was the vision behind what is now known as Catholic Telemedia Network when it launched 50 years ago. Times have changed, but the mission remains the same.