Sic transit gloria mundi. “So passes the glamour of the world...” It’s not about prestige, power, pomp, popularity... It’s about God’s love, grace, mercy, and our response of … more

Cardinal Dolan is known for his way with words—his down-to-earth explanations of doctrine and heartfelt illustrations of spiritual truths help make the Catholic faith accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Here are memorable quotes from some of his most significant moments as Archbishop of New York. more

Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan beam during consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica Feb. 18 in which the Archbishop of New York and 21 other churchmen from around the world became members of the College of Cardinals. more

A cluster of 6-year-old children giggled and gasped as teenage volunteers read them Julia Gran’s “Big Bug Surprise” on a recent afternoon at Casita Maria, a culture and education program in the South Bronx that is affiliated with archdiocesan Catholic Charities. more

The longest-married couples in the archdiocese celebrated their love and commitment at Mass on World Marriage Day at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Feb. 12. more

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Feb. 17 made good on his pledge to veto a bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed by the state Legislature but at the same time said he might name an ombudsman to make sure the state’s current law recognizing civil unions is respected. more

Pope Benedict XVI is acutely aware that recent years have been tough for Irish Catholics as a result of the clerical sex abuse scandals, said the new apostolic nuncio to Ireland. more