May 6, 2025

Dear Parent or Guardian:

It is with a heavy heart that I share the difficult news that Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary School will close at the end of the 2024–2025 academic year.

As part of the Archdiocese of New York’s School Viability Study, Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary was initially identified for closure due to ongoing challenges in meeting sustainability benchmarks. In response, school community members worked hard to boost enrollment and demonstrate the school’s viability. We are deeply grateful for those efforts.

Unfortunately, enrollment for the 2025–2026 year is currently at just 63 students—well below the level needed to keep the school operational, even when including pending applications.

We recognize how painful this is. Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary has been a place of faith, learning, and love for generations. Please know that this decision was made with much prayer and discernment, rooted in our desire to nurture and strengthen Catholic education for generations.

Every student will be offered a seat at another Catholic school. During this transition, Mr. Christopher Quito, Enrollment Director, will work directly with families to provide guidance and assistance. Mr. Anthony Biscione, Regional Superintendent for the Manhattan School Region, will also be available for non-enrollment-related concerns. You can reach Mr. Quito via email at [email protected]. Additionally, our bilingual parent helpline is available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at (646) 794-2885. Mr. Biscione can be contacted at (646)794-2006.

We will also host a School Fair at a later time, where Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York —including nearby Our Lady Queen of Angels, St. Charles Borromeo, and Our Lady of Lourdes—will help you explore options and answer questions.

You and your children remain in my thoughts and prayers during this time of transition. May God continue to guide and bless your family.

Sincerely, in Christ,

Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools