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Fordham Preparat
ory School - East W
ing Project
THIRD FLOOR
Religious Studie
s an
d Counseling
Religious Studies–3rd Floor Counseling–3rd Floor
Fr. Luke Sweeney is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, ordained in 2001 at St. Patrick’s
Cathedral. A native of Irvington, NY, he is a 1992 graduate of the Prep. Currently, he is serving
as an Official of the Holy See’s Congregation for Bishops in Rome. TJ O’Sullivan is a 1998 graduate of the Prep
and for the past six years has served as a
college counselor at the Prep.
When I started freshman year at the Prep, I was already discerning a vocation to the Catholic
priesthood. I had felt the call during elementary school thanks to my parents, the
religious sisters in the school and the parish priests. But I decided to keep my vocational
yearning private at the Prep and only address it in guidance meetings. Religion classes
provided particular nourishment and challenged me to grow my knowledge of Jesus
through the scriptures, Church history and morals-ethics, all with the help of teachers
like Mr. Benedict and Mr. Homer. Much of what we studied became the substance of
energetic discussion in the Commons over lunch. Religion classes were an important part
in my search for answers and coming to the truth through the life of Jesus. The new counseling center affords our
students ready access to school
counselors and clinical staff. Students will
have the opportunity to work on their
college applications and supplemental
materials, such as their essay and FAFSA,
in a quiet, supportive space.
Thanks to the upcoming changes to the East Wing, there will be more room for the religious
studies classes and offices. This is truly a blessing. Just as science and technology need
appropriate space to educate, so too Religious Studies will benefit from a modern learning
environment. It is an essential part of the Prep curriculum to bring Jesus, the Church and
our mission in the world to the generations to come. The inspiration of our faith down
through the centuries has inspired the creation of magnificent cathedrals and religious art
throughout the world. A young man needs his space as he ponders and learns about the
mystery of the one who created him, loves him and who calls us all to the fullness of life.
Please visit our website to read more.
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Our commitment to cross departmental
collaboration is paramount to the success
of our students, and centralizing our team
will increase our ability to deliver on that
commitment. The new location will
promote a sense of community and
cultivate student development and
growth.