Archdiocese of New York's former regional superintendent, Sist. June Clare Tracy, dies at 78

As reported, she served 20 years as a regional superintendent of Manhattan Elementary Schools, one of the educational institutions of the Archdiocese of New York. (Photo by Isabella and Zsa Fischer on Unsplash)

Sist. June Clare Tracy, a former regional superintendent of the Archdiocese of New York, has recently passed away at 78.

As reported, she died at Siena Hall in Dominican Convent, Sparkill, on Friday, Aug. 5.

The archdiocese's Catholic school community reportedly remembered Sister June by expressing their gratitude to the religious women, including her, for leading and taking care of the church community in the United States.

Michael Deegan, archdiocese's superintendent of Catholic schools, also enumerated the religious women who served the community until the end of their lives, including St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, and now Sist. June Clare Tracy, O.P.

About Sist. June Clare Tracy

The Catholic New York reported that Sist. June Clare Tracy, formerly known as Sist. Anne John was born in Manhattan and had various educational positions in the Archdiocese of New York.

As reported, she served 20 years as a regional superintendent of Manhattan Elementary Schools, one of the educational institutions of the Archdiocese of New York.

In her interview at CNY in 1996, she said that the values of the faith of the people should integrate into the lives of the people, for the school serves as the heart and gives life to the church.

Accordingly, prior to her school career, Sister June reportedly served as the executive director of Catholic Identity of the Archdiocese of New York until 2016. 

As reported, the Sister believed that the Catholic program was the cornerstone of the schools in the archdiocese.

Before Sister June was appointed and served in a regional position, she also served as a principal and educator to the following archdiocesan schools, as reported.

  • St. Brendan School in the Bronx from 1982 to 1996
  • St. Theresa in the Bronx from 1969 to 1982
  • St. James in Carmel from 1967 to 1969
  • St. Agnes Home and School in Sparkill from 1966 to 1967

As mentioned, her accomplishments would not be possible if they were not because of her educational attainment and her dedication to teaching and serving the people and the youth in the faith community.

Sister June reportedly received her Bachelor's Degree in Education at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill. She also had her Master's Degree in History at Fordham University and finished her doctorate at St. John's University.

Additionally, as reported, she had her final vows in 1975 before she entered the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1964.

About Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of New York

Based on its website, the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York is one of the educational programs offered by the archdiocese that reportedly started in 1800 in St. Peter's Parish in lower Manhattan.

The Catholic schools aim to provide an affordable, Christ-centered, and academically excellent education to produce students guided by the spirit of Jesus Christ, and the Catholic church, as reported.

The program reportedly encourages every student to develop their God-given talents. It helps them to find their paths nourished with the love and spirit of Jesus Christ through their education and programs.

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