As part of the Diocesan Edge Initiative, we are fortunate to have connections in Catholic Charities' Mental Health Services, who are able to assist anyone who needs to speak to someone.

If you or someone you know is in need of this assistance, please contact:

Howard Duff:  516-634-0012 x126
duff.howard@catholiccharities.cc

Ana Martinez:  516-634-0014 x127

The Diocesan Edge is a signafies everything that sets apart the Catholic Elementary and Diocesan High Schools.  Click here for more information.

The Faith in the Public Square inititiative developed as a response to Bishop Barres' February 2019 letter regarding the NYS Reproductive Health Act.  Through these inititiatives, the Department of Education and members of the Catholic school communitities show their support for all life.

Baby Hats

Through this initiative, members of the Department of Education and school communities knitted, crocheted, and loomed 2,069 baby hats for babies born in the hospitals of Long Island's Catholic Health Services.  This took place during Lent 2019.

Feed the Body; Feed the Soul

From Memorial Day through Flag Day 2019, school communities collected items for children and families who will be in need during the summer months.  Many of these children receive breakfast and lunch in their schools during the school year.  The items collected were donated to the parishes connected to each school.

Prayer Shawls and Lap Blankets

During the summer and fall of 2019, prayer shawls and lap blankets will be created from knitting, crocheting, and using fleece for patients and nursing home residents of Catholic Health Services.

From October through May, Dr. Walsh, Superintendent, meets with parent representatives from each of our schools.  During these meetings, Dr. Walsh shares information from the Department of Education and all discuss the good things taking place in our schools.  Parents are provided with ideas and resources to take back to their schools.

The Move As One initiative helps parents carry out our mission to "Enroll. Education. Evangelize."  Through this program, parents will be provided with resources to support and strengthen their schools.