Why start a catholic liberal arts school in the heart of New York City?

Because everyone deserves to know the truth.

The Academy was born from the collective effort of both lay people and religious sisters who were deeply convinced that all children, from all economic backgrounds deserve an integral education that will allow them to appreciate Truth, Goodness and Beauty wherever it may be found and thereby grow in perfection as Christians and as citizens.

We believe that transmitting the faith in school is non-negotiable because grace gives the human person authentic freedom.

It is our firm hope that John Paul the Great Academy can faithfully and creatively respond to the needs our time, working for the glory of God and establishing His Kingdom in souls.

The cause of Catholic education is the cause of Jesus Christ and of his Gospel at the service of man. 

SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT