Bishop Kearney High School (New York City)

Bishop Kearney High School was an all-girls, private, Roman Catholic high school in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York. It was located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It operated between 1961 and 2019.[2]

Bishop Kearney High School
Bishop Kearney High School
Address
2202 60th Street

Brooklyn
,

New York
11204

United States
Coordinates40°36′58″N 73°58′41″W
Information
TypePrivate, All-Female
MottoDilige Justitiam
(Work for Justice)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1961
StatusClosed
Closed2019
OversightSisters of Saint Joseph
Grades9-12
Enrollment227
Average class size30
Campus typeindoor school building
Color(s)Green and Gold   
SloganEducating Women Who Shape the Future.
SongKearney Hail to Thee
Athleticsbasketball (v&jv), cheer, golf, soccer, softball (v&jv), step, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball(v&jv)
SportsSee athletics
MascotTiger
NicknameKearney
Team nameKearney
RivalFontbonne Hall Academy but for sports Saint Edmund
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
YearbookMemorare
School fees475 (books) 150 (walkathon)
Tuition10,325
Websitewww.bishopkearneyhs.org

Background

Bishop Raymond A. Kearney High School was founded in 1961 as part of the Diocesan system of schools. It was dedicated by Most Rev. Brian Joseph McEntegart on November 2, 1961, and named in honor of the youngest auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn who had served the diocese from 1935 until his death on October 1, 1956.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph were asked to administer and staff the school. In 1973, the Henry Hald Association, which governed diocesan schools was dissolved and the school was purchased by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. It was incorporated and reopened as Bishop Kearney High School which was to be governed by a board of trustees. In 1994, the board was expanded to include not only the General Government of the Congregation but also parents, alumnae and other laypersons with expertise in education, finance, and plant management.

The administrators of Bishop Kearney High School have been: Sister Letitia Maria Flanagan, CSJ (1961–67) Sister Mary Jogues (Rose Tehan), CSJ (1967–70) Sister John Crucis (Helen Faulds), CSJ (1970–80) Sister Ann McCarthy (John Capistran), CSJ (1980–90) Sister Joan McAvoy (Maria Columba), CSJ (1990-2003) Sister Thomasine Stagnitta, CSJ (2003-2014) Dr. Margaret Minson (2014–2016) Ms. Martinez (2016-2017) Dr. Margaret Lacey-Berman (2017-2018) Dr. Margaret Minson (2018-2019)

Some significant dates in Bishop Kearney's history: Accredited by Middle States Association 1966 Mater Dei, Chapter of National Honor Society est. 1966 Incorporated by NYS Board of Regents 1973 Absolute Charter granted 1979

In his dedication address in 1961, Bishop McEntegart predicted: "In this school, young girls for decades to come will be taught the truths of God's word. They will receive an education second to none." [3] The school is named for Bishop Raymond A. Kearney of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

On May 13, 2019, the school announced that after 58 years of operation, they would close on August 31, 2019.[4]

References
  1. MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
  2. https://www.bishopkearneyhs.org/about-us/bishop-kearney-high-school-is-closing
  3. BKHS. "School History". Bishop Kearney High School website. Archived from the original on 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  4. https://www.bishopkearneyhs.org/about-us/bishop-kearney-high-school-is-closing
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