Closed School Records One of the chief tasks of the Diocesan Archives is to maintain the records of closed Catholic schools. The Diocesan Archives keeps the records for the following schools:

Parochial Schools (with year of closing) 1. St. Agnes, Carroll Gardens (1988) 2. All Saints, Williamsburg (2005) 3. St. Alphonsus, Greenpoint (1975) 4. St. Ambrose, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1973) 5. American Martyrs, Bayside (2006) 6. St. Ann, Fort Greene (1940) 7. St. Ann, Queens (2009) 8. Annunciation of the BVM, Williamsburg (1973) 9. Anthony/Alphonsus, Brooklyn (2006) 10. Ascension, Elmhurst (2005) 11. Assumption of the BVM, Brooklyn Heights (1962) 12. St. Augustine, Park Slope (1978) 13. St. Barbara, Bushwick (1973) 14. Bedford-Stuyvesant Cluster (briefly in operation during 1970’s) 15. St. Benedict, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1973) 16. Benedict Joseph Labre (2009) 17. Blessed Sacrament, Queens (2009) 18. St. Boniface, downtown Brooklyn (1947) 19. St. Brendan, Midwood (1992) 20. BVM Help of Christians, Woodside (2005) 21. St. Catherine of Alexandria, Borough Park (2005) 22. St. Catherine of Sienna (2009) 23. St. Cecilia (2008) 24. St. Charles Borromeo, Brooklyn Heights (2007) 25. Christ the King, Springfield Gardens (1975) 26. St. Clement Pope, South Ozone Park (2004) 27. Corpus Christi (2012) 28. Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Greenpoint (1998) 29. Elizabeth Ann Seton (2010) 30. Epiphany, Williamsburg (1973) 31. St. Fidelis (2014) 32. St. Finbar (2008) 33. Flatbush Catholic Academy (2009) 34. Fort Greene-Adelphi, Fort Greene (1985) 35. St. Fortunata (2008) 36. Fourteen Holy Martyrs, Bushwick (1975) 37. St. Frances Cabrini, Bensonhurst (2005) 38. St. Francis De Chantal, Borough Park (1990) 39. St. Francis of Paola, Greenpoint (1991) 40. St. Gabriel, East New York (1974) 41. Gerard Majella (2008) 42. Holy Cross, Flatbush (2005) 43. Holy Cross, Maspeth (2005) 44. Holy Family, 14th St. (1978) 45. Holy Family, Greenpoint (1970) 46. Holy Innocents, Flatbush (2005) 47. Holy Name of Jesus, Park Slope (2012) 48. Holy Rosary, Bedford-Stuyvesant (2000) 49. Holy Spirit, Borough Park (2004) 50. Holy Spirit, Prospect Heights (1990- became Teresa of Avila again)

51. Immaculate Conception of the BVM, Williamsburg (1983) 52. St. James, downtown Brooklyn (1973) 53. St. Jerome, (2014) 54. St. John the Baptist (1976, 2009) 55. St. John Cantius, East New York (2005) 56. St. John Evangelist, Park Slope (1989) 57. St. Joseph, Dean Street (1973) 58. St. Joseph & Dominick Catholic Academy, (2013) 59. St. Joseph, Jamaica (1986) 60. St. Joseph Patron, Bushwick (1975) 61. St. Leonard, Bushwick (1975) 62. St. Malachy, East New York (1979) 63. St. Martin De Porres, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1986) 64. St. Martin of Tours, Bushwick (1975) 65. St. Mary, LIC (1989) 66. St. Mary Magdalene, Springfield Gardens (1974) 67. St. Mary Mother of Jesus, Bensonhurst (2005) 68. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Carroll Gardens (1988) 69. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Far Rockaway (2011) 70. Mary’s Nativity, Flushing (2009) 71. St. Matthew, Crown Heights (1973) 72. St. Michael, Bay Ridge (2005) 73. St. Michael, East New York (2011) 74. St. Michael, Flushing (2009) 75. St. Monica, Jamaica (1973) 76. Most Holy Trinity, Williamsburg (2005) 77. Most Precious Blood, Brooklyn (2009) 78. Most Precious Blood, LIC 79. Mount Carmel Catholic Academy 80. Nativity of the BVM, Ozone Park (2007) 81. Nativity of Our Blessed Lord, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1973) 82. Nativity/St. Peter Claver, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1986) 83. New Bedford-Stuyvesant Junior High School (1986) 84. St. Nicholas (2011) 85. Northside Catholic Academy @ SVDP (2009) 86. Northside Catholic Academy OLMC (2011) 87. Our Lady of Bedford-Stuyvesant (1974) 88. Our Lady of the Cenacle (2008) 89. Our Lady of Consolation, Williamsburg (1977) 90. Our Lady of Czenstochowa, Bush Terminal (1996) 91. Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bushwick (1973) 92. Our Lady Help of Christians, Midwood (2005) 93. Our Lady of Loreto, East New York (1988) 94. Our Lady of Lourdes, Bushwick (2005) 95. Our Lady of Mercy, downtown Brooklyn (1930) 96. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Williamsburg (1985) 97. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Long Island City (2005) 98. Our Lady of Peace, Park Slope (1988) 99. Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush (2005) 100. Our Lady of Solace, Coney Island (2003) 101. Our Lady of Sorrows, Bushwick (1940) 102. Our Lady of Victory, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1973) 103. St. Pascal Baylon, St. Albans (1990) 104. St. Patrick, Kent Avenue (1973) 105. St. Patrick, Long Island City (1994) 106. St. Paul, Cobble Hill (1975)

107. St. Peter, Cobble Hill (1975) 108. St. Peter Claver, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1973) 109. St. Peter-St. Paul, Cobble Hill (1979) 110. SS. Peter & Paul, Williamsburg (2002) 111. St. Pius V, Jamaica (1996) 112. St. Pius X, Rosedale (2005) 113. Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy, (2014) 114. Presentation of the BVM, Jamaica (2007) 115. Queen of Angels, Sunnyside (2005) 116. Queen of Peace, Kew Gardens (2006) 117. Regina Pacis, Bensonhurst (2003) 118. Resurrection, Gerritsen Beach (2005) 119. St. Rita, Long Island City (2003) 120. St. Rita, Brooklyn (2011) 121. St. Rose of Lima, Parkville (2005) 122. Sacred Heart/Adelphi, Fort Greene (1973) 123. Sacred Hearts of Jesus Mary and St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens (2006) 124. Ss. Simon & Jude, Gravesend (2003) 125. St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr, Ozone Park (2007) 126. St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens (1941) 127. St. Sylvester (2012) 128. St. Teresa, Woodside (2005) 129. St. Teresa of Avila/Holy Spirit, Prospect Heights (2002) 130. St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands (2005) 131. St. Thomas Aquinas, Park Slope (2005) 132. Transfiguration, Williamsburg (2005) 133. St. Vincent de Paul (1985) 134. St. Virgilius, Broad Channel (2006) 135. Visitation of the BVM, Red Hook (1975)

High Schools (with year of closing) 1. St. Albert, Brooklyn (1969) 2. All Saints, Brooklyn (1973) 3. St. Augustine, Brooklyn (1969) 4. Bishop Ford, Brooklyn (2014) 5. Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, Brooklyn (1973). The following schools were

annexes for McDonnell a. Flushing Annex (1966) b. Holy Name, Brooklyn (not listed) c. Holy Rosary, Brooklyn (not listed) d. St. Barbara, Brooklyn (1964) e. St. Augustine Academy, Brooklyn (not listed) f. St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst (1966) g. St. Catherine, Brooklyn (not listed) h. St. James, Brooklyn (not listed) i. Queen of All Saints, Fort Greene ((1964)

6. St. Brendan, Midwood (1978) 7. Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, Brooklyn (1975) 8. Catherine McAuley (2013) 9. St. James Academy, Brooklyn (1933) 10. St. John Preparatory School, Brooklyn (1972) 11. St. Michael, Brooklyn (1976) 12. Most Holy Trinity, Williamsburg (1972) 13. New Catholic High School, Bedford-Stuyvesant (1974) 14. St. Nicholas, Brooklyn (1977)

15. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Brooklyn (1999) 16. Bishop Reilly, Fresh Meadows (1974) 17. St. Stephen, Brooklyn (1978)

Who can request student records? Only the person whose name is on the record can request their student record. If the record request is for a student under age 16, the request must be made by that child’s parent or guardian.

How do I request records? Anyone requesting their student records from the Diocesan Archives should download the Student Record Authorization Form and return it to the Diocese with the appropriate fee. PLEASE NOTE: only money orders will be accepted. The form for Parents Requesting Record for Child Under Age 16 should be downloaded and returned to the Diocesan Archives with the appropriate fee. This form can also be used for genealogical requests. PLEASE NOTE: only money orders will be accepted. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SENT VIA MAIL. WALK-INS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Background Checks Research or Investigation Companies seeking to verify past student enrollment for background checks should be aware that Diocesan Archives does not verify educational information by either phone or fax.

A copy of a waiver from the person whose record is being requested, along with a money order (bank checks are accepted only from research or investigation companies) payable to “R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn” in the amount of $10.00, should be sent to:

R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn Office of the Archivist 310 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215

Genealogical Requests School records can be an important source of genealogical information. Any student record requests for this purpose must be accompanied by documentation of the person’s death in the form of a death certificate. Please also send a donation of at least $25.00 to defray the cost of researching your request. Make your check or money order payable to “R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn” and mail it to the following address: R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn Office of the Archivist 310 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215

Schools formerly located in Brooklyn and Queens whose records are kept elsewhere Name of School Records location

Brooklyn Preparatory School, Crown Heights (closed 1972)

Xavier High School 30 W. 16th Street New York, NY 10016 (212) 924-7900 www.xavierhs.org

St. Vincent De Paul Parochial School, Williamsburg (closed 1985)

Northside Catholic Academy – St. Vincent 180 N. 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 384-3496

Mater Christi High School, Astoria (renamed St. John’s Preparatory School in 1981)

St. John’s Preparatory School 21-21 Crescent Street Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 721-7200 www.stjohnsprepschool.org

St. Michael’s Diocesan High School, Bay Ridge (closed 1960)

Xaverian High School 7100 Shore Road Brooklyn, NY 11209 (718) 836-7100 www.xaverian.org

St. Agnes Seminary High School, Marine Park (closed 1970)

Academy of St. Joseph 1725 Brentwood Rd. Brentwood, NY 11717 (631) 273-2406 www.asjli.org

St. Angela Seminary Elementary, Marine Park (2005)

Same as above

St. Angela Hall Academy, Brooklyn (closed 1980)

Same as above

St. Angela Hall Elementary, Brooklyn (closed 2000)

Same as above

Stella Maris High School, Rockaway (Closed 2010)

Same as above

Dominican Commercial, Jamaica (closed 1998)

Dominican Sisters 555 Albany Avenue Amityville, NY (631) 842-6000 x 218 www.amityvilleop.org

Annunciation High School, Brooklyn (closing date not listed)

Same as above

Kaupert Secretarial Institute, Brooklyn (closed 1963)

Same as above

St. Leonard Academy, Brooklyn (closed 1965)

Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn 135 Remsen Street Brooklyn, NY 11201-4212 (718) 858-8217 www.franciscanbrothers.org

Our Lady of Wisdom Academy, Ozone Park (closed 1970)

Daughters of Wisdom 385 Ocean Avenue Islip, NY 11751 (631) 277-2660 www.daughtersofwisdom.org

Euphrasian High School, Brooklyn (closed 1963)

Sisters of Good Shepherd 151 Burns Lane Dix Hills, NY 11746 (631) 643-8800

www.goodshepherdsistersna.com Eudestine High School, Brooklyn (closed 1963)

Same as above

St. Philomena Training School, Brooklyn (closing date not listed)

Same as above

St. Francis Xavier Academy, Brooklyn (closed 1964)

St. Joseph High School 80 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, NY 11201-5265 (718) 624-3618 www.sjhsbridge.org

Mercy Juniorate (closed 1962) Sisters of Mercy 273 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 (718) 622-5750 www.brooklynmercy.org

Catherine McAuley High School St. Catherine Academy 2250 Williamsbridge Road Bronx, NY 10469 (718) 882-2882 x. 133

Mercy Secretarial & Mercy Commercial (closed 1941)

Same as above

St. James Academy, Brooklyn (closed 1933)

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School 357 Clermont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 857-2700 www.blmhs.org

Cathedral College (closed 1988) Ms. Eileen Maloney Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11362 (718) 229-8001 www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/ministries/icc/index.html

Schools in Other Dioceses The Diocese of Brooklyn covers Brooklyn and Queens. For schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island, please contact: Archdiocese of New York Office of Catholic Education 1011 First Avenue New York, NY 10022 (212) 371-1000 www.archny,org For schools in Nassau and Suffolk Counties please contact: Diocese of Rockville Centre Education Office 50 North Park Avenue (516) 678-5800 www.drvc.org

Public Schools in Brooklyn and Queens Anyone who went to a public school in Brooklyn or Queens and needs their records can call 311 or go to the New York City Department of Education web site: http://schools.nyc.gov/doefacts/factfinder/ServiceDetails.aspx?id=83

Nursing School Records Name of School Records location St. Vincent- C.M.C St. Catherine’s St. Mary’s Mary Immaculate St. John’s, Queens

St. Paul’s School of Nursing 30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Suite 400 Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 357-0500