Academy of the Holy Angels

Cardinal Tobin with

Cardinal Tobin Urges Students to ‘Stay Connected’

The Mass celebrated by Joseph William Cardinal Tobin, C. Ss.R, on February 1 was the undeniable highlight of Catholic Schools Week at the Academy of the Holy Angels. During his homily, His Eminence underscored the importance of being connected to Jesus and the poor.

AHA Puerto Rico Fundraiser 2017

AHA Community Fundraises for Puerto Rico

A series of fundraisers organized by the Academy of the Holy Angels has already netted $3,269 to help Puerto Rico rebound from Hurricane Maria, but the school community is not willing to stop there
Angelina Scozzafava in Malawi

Holy Angels students train for Operation Smile

“It was a very eye-opening experience,” Angelina said of her mission trip. “I was in one of the poorest countries in the world, but the people were so rich with kindness and gratitude.
SSNDs at AHA's Foundation Day celebration

Holy Angels Community Celebrates Foundation Day

The Academy of the Holy Angels celebrated the October 24, 1833 foundation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame with a special service for the school community held on Friday, October 27th. AHA President Melinda Hanlon and Principal Jean Mullooly opened the service, which was attended by local School Sisters of Notre Dame, and alumnae, since the event also ushered in this year’s Alumnae Weekend.
AHA Student Anya Skae

Holy Angels Student Volunteers in Nicaragua

Even before her plane touched down in Nicaragua, Anya Skae knew that was exactly where she wanted to be. The Nanuet, New York, resident and her group from the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River were on their way to volunteer at Mustard Seed Communities in Diriamba and Managua.

Kelleher Hall dedication at AHA

AHA Feast Day Features Kelleher Hall Dedication

Sister Genevieve Marie Kelleher was the guest of honor at the Academy of the Holy Angels’ October 2nd observance of the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. In addition to the celebration of the 138th anniversary of the school’s founding by Sister Nonna Dunphy, this year’s event included the dedication of Sister Genevieve Kelleher Hall.
Holy Angels Eucharistic Student Ministers

17 AHA Students Become Eucharistic Ministers

The 138th celebration of Feast Day at the Academy of the Holy Angels included the commissioning of 17 AHA seniors as Eucharistic Ministers. Bishop John Flesey, who celebrated this year’s Mass, commissioned the group.
Holy Angels sophomore Linda Lin

Holy Angels Student Makes Connection with ‘Family’ in China

“Family” extends far beyond groups of people with common ancestors. As Linda (Xinhui) Lin, a sophomore at Academy of the Holy Angels, discovered during culture camp in China, family is about the connections humans throughout the world share with each other. This summer, Lin joined a group of American-born Chinese teens and teens who were born in China and study in the United States. Together, they spent 14 days visiting three cities in Jiangsu Province: Nanjing, Yancheng, and Dongtai. The group also spent time with nine local Chinese students.
Academy of the Holy Angels Students in Arizona

Academy of the Holy Angels MAP Trip: VIDEO

In February, students from the Academy of the Holy Angels traveled to the US-Mexico border to visit with our sisters and experience, firsthand, the realities surrounding those who migrate through Mexico to the United States seeking a better life. The Gospel Fund helped to finance this immersion, which was a profound experience for the teachers and students involved.