Voices of Divine Wisdom

Welcome to the first episode of Voices of Divine Wisdom in 2026! We are honored to have Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio as our guest today. He sits down with principal Miriam Bonici and host Alex Schirling for a conversation about the future of Catholic education, immigration, and the inspiration for the name Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy. Subscribe to Voices of Divine Wisdom to stay up to date...

On this last episode of Voices of Divine Wisdom for the school year, we are honored to have Bishop Robert Brennan as a guest. He sits down with Board Chair Robert Schirling and principal Miriam Bonici for a conversation about the impact of diversity, the effectiveness of the academy model for Catholic schools, and the future of Catholic leadership. Then we are joined by Nicholas Roder and Sophia S...

In this episode, we’re excited to highlight the life-changing work of the Loukoumi Foundation. You’ll hear directly from its Founder and President, Nick Katsoris, whose guidance has helped shape our students into compassionate leaders committed to doing good. Learn more about the Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation at https://www.loukoumifoundation.org Subscribe to Voices of Divine Wisdom to sta...

Welcome to this special Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy edition of "Shark Tank". 5th & 6th grade are putting on their entrepreneurial hats to invent new products and explore exciting business ventures they hope our sharks will invest in. Our sharks are 6th grade homeroom teacher and mathematics coordinator Joanna Pikramenos, and me, IT Support Provider and host of the Voices of Divine Wisdom po...

Today, our guests are Mrs. Miriam Bonici, our principal, and Dr. Alice Prince, our Belonging Director and consultant to the Academy. Together, they lead Professional Development for our faculty, ensuring teachers receive the training and tools needed to support students in the classroom and nurture their faith. Welcome Message Jim Peveraro Voices of Faith: Where Faith Builds Community and Belongin...

Meet the Enrichment Faculty at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston, New York and find out how they're changing the lives of their students, and how the students are changing them. In the second part of this two part series, we get to know our Art teacher and our Physical Education teacher and Health and Wellness Director. Welcome Message Alex Schirling Inside Enrichment Part 2 Daniela Fil...

Meet the Enrichment Faculty at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston, New York and find out how they're changing the lives of their students, and how the students are changing them. In the first part of this two part series, we get to know our STEM, music, and Spanish teachers. Welcome Message Suzanne Karl, member of the Board of Trustees Inside Enrichment Part 1 Frank Signorello Anthony Ru...

The parents at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston, New York share the impact of enrichment classes on their children’s lives and education. Welcome Message Kathy Furlong, Secretary of the Board of Trustees The Enrichment Connection Kathy Furlong David Herling Mandy Li Sylvia Roccia Courtney Wong Closing Message Sylvia Roccia, Director of Early Childhood Education and Associate Principal...

In this inaugural episode of Voices of Divine Wisdom, we meet some of the students at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Queens, NY, find out what they love the most about their school and its community, and hear how they’re celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Welcome Message Bob Schirling, chairperson Part 1: Student Voices First Grade Lucy Li Madeline Tong Third Grade Connor Arrington Franco Genti...