Archdiocese of New York Hosts "Touring Tuesdays" at Area Schools on Feb. 11

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK KICKS OFF “TOURING TUESDAYS” ON FEBRUARY 11

(February 4, 2014 – New York, NY) – The Archdiocese of New York’s is kicking-off its universal open houses at schools throughout the region on February 11th to show families the benefits of a faith-based education.

“Touring Tuesdays” offer a new way to invite prospective families to experience Catholic elementary schools in action and to meet with principals, faculty and students to learn more about programs from Pre-K 3 through Grade 8 and the enrollment process.

More than 100 regional elementary schools and participating parish schools across the Archdiocese of New York are participating in this unique new student recruiting initiative. This school year marks the first time all nine regions in the Archdiocese of New York will be engaged in the program, designed to introduce new families to the life-long benefits and value of a Catholic education.

"Choosing the right school is one of the most important choices a parent can make for their child’s future. ‘Touring Tuesdays’ are a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn about the benefits of a faith-based education. Our academic success story begins in early childhood and elementary school and continues with 98% of our graduating seniors going on to college,” stated Dr. Timothy McNiff, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York. “Touring Tuesdays scheduled throughout the year will help us introduce more prospective families to our academically excellent Catholic schools and the safe, nurturing environment that leads to academic success.”

His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, is an avid supporter of the initiative and will participate in an open house with a tour of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Manhattan from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 11th. While there, the Cardinal will observe the feast day celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes with students and faculty.

TOURING TUESDAY Open Houses will be held at:

(Listed by County)

DUTCHESS:

·         Holy Trinity School in Poughkeepsie

·         Regina Coeli School in Hyde Park

·         St. Denis – St. Columba School in Hopewell Junction

·         St. Martin De Porres School in Poughkeepsie

·         St. Mary School in Fishkill

·         St. Mary’s School in Wappingers Falls

·         St. Peter School in Poughkeepsie

ORANGE:

·         Bishop Dunn Memorial School in Newburgh

·         Most Precious Blood School in Walden

·         Nora Cronin Presentation Academy in Newburgh

·         Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Middletown

·         Sacred Heart School in Monroe

·         Sacred Heart School in Newburgh

·         St. John School in Goshen

·         St. Stephen – St. Edward School in Warwick

PUTNAM:

·         St. James the Apostle School in Carmel

·         St. Lawrence O’Toole Early Childhood Learning Center in Brewster

ROCKLAND:

·         Sacred Heart School in Suffern

·         St. Anthony School in Nanuet

·         St. Gregory Barbarigo School in Garnerville

·         St. Margaret School in Pearl River

·         St. Paul School in Valley Cottage

SULLIVAN:

·         St. Peter’s Regional School in Liberty

ULSTER:

·         Kingston Catholic School in Kingston

·         St. Joseph School in Kingston

WESTCHESTER:

            Northern Westchester:

·         St. Augustine School in Ossining

·         St. Columbanus School in Cortlandt Manor

·         St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Shrub Oak

·         St. Patrick School in Bedford

·         St. Patrick School in Yorktown Heights

Central Westchester:

·         Corpus Christi/Holy Rosary School in Port Chester

·         Holy Name of Jesus School in in New Rochelle

·         Immaculate Conception School in Tuckahoe

·         Iona Grammar in New Rochelle

·         John Cardinal O’Connor School in Irvington

·         Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Elmsford

·         Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Pelham Manor

·         Our Lady of Sorrows School in White Plains

·         Our Lady of Victory School in Mount Vernon

·         Resurrection Grammar School in Rye

·         Sacred Heart School in Yonkers

·         Sacred Heart School in Hartsdale

·         St. Ann School in Yonkers

·         St. Anthony School in Yonkers

·         St. Barnabas School in Bronx*

·         St. Eugene School in Yonkers

·         St. John the Baptist School in Yonkers

·         St. Joseph School in Bronxville

·         St. Paul the Apostle School in Yonkers

·         St. Peter School in Yonkers

·         Sts. John and Paul School in Larchmont

·         Transfiguration School in Tarrytown

*part of the Central Westchester Region in the Archdiocese of New York

Reservations are required to participate and can be made online at www.buildboldfutures.org or by calling a bilingual hotline, 646-794-2885. Additional “Touring Tuesdays” are scheduled for March 11th and May 13, 2014. Individual school tours can also be arranged by appointment.

For further information about “Touring Tuesdays,” including the February 11th event, times, locations, and future dates, please visit www.buildboldfutures.org or call 646-794-2885.