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Honoring Mrs. Cheryl Malcousu
This year, Mrs. Cheryl Malcousu will be retiring from Brooklyn Jesuit Prep after 31 years of service in education and 13 years at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. The impact Cheryl has had on countless students, teachers, and families is immeasurable, and her commitment to Jesuit education is second to none.
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Celebrating Excellence: BJP's 2nd Annual High School Signing Ceremony
On April 10th, we gathered at the Penn Club of New York to announce and celebrate the high school decisions of our 8th graders and the scholarships they received.
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Alumna Spotlight: Charline Castillo '13
BJP is proud to highlight Charline Castillo '13, who recently spoke at our 20th Anniversary Gala. Charline delivered a thoughtful reflection about her time at BJP and the impact education has had on her.
Jun 14, 20243 min read


To Graduation, and Beyond!
Next week, the Class of 2024 will join the ranks of nearly 400 alumni who have graduated from BJP in our 20-year history.
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Learn more about our graduates!
As Brooklyn Jesuit Prep's Class of 2024 prepares for graduation, we invite you to learn more about them and read their reflections about their time at BJP.
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Celebrating Mrs. Cheryl Malcousu
At our Gala in May, Mrs. Malcousu was presented with the Inés Pascual Award by Mrs. Sara Shannon. We invite you to read Sara's reflection of Mrs. Malcousu.
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Brooklyn Jesuit Prep's 20th Anniversary Gala
This year, Brooklyn Jesuit Prep is proud to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary. For twenty years, BJP has worked to change the life trajectories of the students we serve through a strong Jesuit education. On Wednesday, May 15th, we celebrated this milestone at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep’s 20th Anniversary Gala at the New York Athletic Club, honoring the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus.
Jun 5, 20241 min read


Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Winter Newsletter
A Season of Hope, Alumni Spotlight: Chris Ferreira '09, Supporting Students and their Dreams, Saturday Programs: Growing Community and Building Spirit, and Support BJP and Save on your Taxes.
Jan 22, 20245 min read


Expanding Access to Catholic Education
Carlos Ventura is set to begin his second full school year as BJP’s Director of Admissions. A native New Yorker and graduate of the REACH Program, Regis High School, and Cornell University, Carlos has a passion for connecting with prospective students and their families. “BJP has been Brooklyn’s best-kept secret for too long. By visiting elementary schools and spreading awareness of our great school, my goal is to change this.”
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Wherever we walk, we leave our mark
This year will mark BJP's 20th Anniversary. BJP has left its mark on many over the last twenty years! Brooklyn Jesuit Prep has undergone many transformations over the last two decades, but its mission is the same.
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Alumni Spotlight: Beyoncé King
Read our interview with BJP Alumni Beyoncé King and learn about her experience at BJP, what she's up to now, and her goals for the future.
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Camp Snapshot: Progress in the Pool
Our summer leadership camp at Fairfield University exposes our students to many new experiences. This July, after a hiatus of a few years, swimming lessons returned as part of our recreation program.
Sep 10, 20232 min read


A Model that Works
In his recent book The Nativity Phenomenon: A Model that Works, Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, SJ, animates the history of Nativity schools like Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. He describes the Nativity environment as one where students are “accepted, respected, nurtured, and challenged.” This is what we are about at BJP.
Sep 9, 20231 min read


First Day of BJP's 20th Anniversary Year
Read a message from BJP's new President, James Kennedy, to the entire BJP community.
Sep 5, 20232 min read


BJP Gala 2023
On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, the Brooklyn Jesuit Prep community gathered at the New York Athletic Club to celebrate our great school. Our annual Gala is a fantastic opportunity for our dedicated community members, faculty, staff, and students to come together and support the school we all love.
Jun 13, 20231 min read


James Kennedy Announced as President
I am honored and excited to succeed Fr. Powell as the next President of Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. BJP has an important and inspiring mission. I can think of few goals more worthy than breaking the cycle of poverty through education.
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Fr. Powell's Departure Announcement
After four years at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep, I am saddened to say goodbye. Since arriving in the summer of 2019, BJP has been on the move. Quite literally, we have moved locations from Crown Heights to our newly renovated building in East Flatbush.
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Camp Montmartre 2023 is Approaching!
In July, BJP students will board our buses bound for Fairfield University in Connecticut for our annual Summer Leadership Academy, Camp Montmartre.
Jun 8, 20232 min read


10,000 Steps for BJP: From Fairfield to Trinidad
At camp this summer, BJP students walked proudly with the Fairfield community in a show of solidarity around Fairfield’s campus.
Aug 22, 20224 min read


2022 BJP Gala
On May 11th, Brooklyn Jesuit Prep celebrated its Gala on a beautiful evening at the New York Athletic Club. This was the first gala since before the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2019, and it proved the most successful in the school’s history.
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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