With Bishop Brennan’s Blessing, Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree is Lit
December 10, 2021Currents News Staff and Ed Wilkinson PROSPECT HEIGHTS — In a twilight ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Diocese of Brooklyn held its […]
Topic: Catholic High Schools
Students Across New York City Sign Up for the TACHS Exam for Admission to Catholic High Schools
October 13, 2021By Jessica Easthope What is the TACHS exam? Is it the standardized test for all students seeking admission into a Catholic high school? Or […]
All-Boys Xavier High School Appoints First Female Headmaster in School’s 174-Year History
March 19, 2021By Emily Drooby Xavier High School will be ushering in its 55th headmaster, Kim Smith, this coming summer. Kim will be the […]
Frustration Grows as NYC Fails to Respond to Catholic School Request to Resume HS Sports
March 18, 2021By Emily Drooby The adrenaline rush before a play and the joy of winning the big game are milestone moments in a […]
As NYC Fight Over School Closing Reignites, Mom Speaks on Daughter’s Year of Public School Learning
January 6, 2021By Emily Drooby Remote learning has become a big part of life for 1st grader, Celine and her mother, Judith Herrera. After […]
Catholic School Students Collect Tens of Thousands of Pounds of Food for Pantries as Need Increases
November 23, 2020By Emily Drooby Stacking cans might be a small task, but it has a big meaning for some Loyola High School students. […]
COVID Testing Costs a Concern as Some Brooklyn Diocese Schools Reopen After NYC Hot Spot Closures
October 26, 2020By Emily Drooby On Oct. 26, there was a sea of backpacks in Forest Hills, Queens. It was the first-time doors at our […]
Brooklyn Diocese Asks Cuomo to Keep Catholic Schools Open Safely – Not Online – in COVID Hot Spots
October 5, 2020By Emily Drooby and Erin DeGregorio WINDSOR TERRACE — Parents from Good Shepherd Catholic Academy (Marine Park) will be meeting on the […]
What It’s Like to Complete Your Doctorate Degree Online During a Global Pandemic
September 1, 2020Currents News Staff The Rector-President of Cathedral Prep School and Seminary in Queens, Father James Kuroly, can relate to students who were […]
Brooklyn Diocese Mourns Loss of Brother Ralph Darmento, Deputy Superintendent of Catholic Schools
August 18, 2020By Emily Drooby On Aug. 18, family and friends said a final goodbye to Brother Ralph J. Darmento, F.S.C., an indispensable educator […]