On May 7, author Liza Wiemer visited Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy to give a lesson on the power of speaking out against injustice.
Catholic Schools
Bishop Robert Brennan Joins Diocese of Brooklyn 8th Grade Grads in Special Greeting to Pope Leo XIV
Students from 35 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn on May 8 celebrated the first anniversary of Pope Leo’s pontificate by sending him a video with this message: “Pope Leo, we love you!”
Bishop Brennan’s Send-off to Eighth Graders: ‘You Are Loved’
Eighth graders graduating from Catholic schools or academies in the Diocese of Brooklyn received final reminders of God’s love from their shepherd, Bishop Robert Brennan.
An Act of Kindness Inspired Donor to Fund Catholic School Scholarships
Lester Owens, a retired Wells Fargo executive and a major donor to Futures in Education, said he decided to help Catholic school children because someone helped him when he was a child. The memory of that person’s kindness has stayed with him, he said.
The Art of Faith: The Tablet’s ‘Christ Is Risen’ Contest Awards Student Artists From the Diocese
Eighteen students attending Catholic schools and academies within the Diocese of Brooklyn were honored on April 22 for artwork they submitted to The Tablet’s “Christ Is Risen” Art Contest.
Xaverian Set to Break Ground on New Exploration and Innovation Center
Construction of the proposed Exploration and Innovation Center at Xaverian will get underway in May with a targeted completion in time for the 2027-2028 school year.
Catholic School Students in the Diocese of Brooklyn Find Peace, Mystery at Lenten Eucharistic Rally
Hundreds of Catholic school students from the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered at St. Mark Church in Sheepshead Bay for a Eucharistic rally featuring prayer, worship music, and silent adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
Bay Ridge Catholic Schools Alum Wants Same Opportunity for Others as ‘Angel’ Donor for Futures in Education
John Rindone, a member of Gen Z, is eager to help kids in Gen Alpha get a leg up in life. Rindone, 27, and his fiancé, Nicole, donate money each year to Futures in Education, the organization that provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
St. Ephrem Welcomes New Year, 58 New Students From Our Lady of Perpetual Help
After several diocesan schools closed in June, St. Ephrem’s Catholic Academy in Dyker Heights became a new home for dozens of families determined to keep their children in Catholic education.
Back to School Week 2025: The Tablet’s Guide to Catholic Schools
Find your neighborhood Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic school in Brooklyn or Queens.