During the 12-hour solidarity event, students led hourly prayers for the at-risk population.

St. Jean Baptiste parish and school in Manhattan celebrated a historic milestone—the 125th anniversary of the collaboration between the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Congregation of Notre Dame.

Councilman Justin Brannan’s bill expands New York City’s Non-Public School Security Reimbursement Program to allow private and religious schools to be reimbursed for the cost of hiring and compensating security guards at a prevailing wage rate.

The project was led by Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon, a distinguished alumna (Class of ’86) who worked alongside the students to prepare the bears.

The event held a special place in the Mount’s history, marking both the 15th anniversary of the Leadership Gala and the 65th anniversary of the college.