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Father John F. Wymes, M.M.

Father John F. Wymes, M.M., who was a missioner to Africa for many years, died Aug. 19 at the Assisted Living Unit at Maryknoll in Ossining. He was 94. Most of his decades of mission service was … more

9/8/22

CHURCH AND COUNTRY—An honor guard salutes during the 10:15 a.m. Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Nov. 6 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral five days before Veterans Day.

Catholic Veterans Remembered at Cathedral Mass

Cardinal Dolan acknowledged gratitude “for the company of our beloved veterans” assembled during the Nov. 6 Mass he celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They were a reminder … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/16/22

HONRANDO MARIA—La estatua réplica de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes fue presentada el 1 de mayo bajo ese título de María durante la misa en la parroquia de Santa Cruz en el Bronx. Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes es patrona de España, la República Dominicana y otros países latinoamericano. La parroquia tiene una gran población dominicana.

Devoción de Feligreses a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Trae Estatua a la Parroquia de la Santa Cruz en el Bronx

Maribel Taveras, feligresa de la Santa Cruz en el Bronx, se siente honrada de haber participado en los arreglos para una réplica de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes hecha para su … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/18/22

CNY Earns Its Most-Ever Honors in Catholic Press Awards, Including Third Place for General Excellence

Catholic New York went out a big winner in the annual Catholic Press Awards program by taking third place in General Excellence Newspaper Division, part of a slew of 17 awards, the most in … more

7/13/22

Sister Francis Goguen, F.S.P.

Sister Francis Goguen, F.S.P., who served at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Home in the Bronx for 10 years, died Aug. 17 at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry. She was 90. Sister Francis was at … more

9/8/22

Atento miembros de los fieles durante la misa.

El Arzobispo de San Juan Celebra la Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia

Arzobispo Roberto González Nieves, O.F.M., de San Juan, Puerto Rico, dijo a los fieles dentro de la Catedral de San Patricio que estaba lleno de alegría de visitar Nueva York … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

Cardinal Dolan converses with Father Karol Jarząbek, O.S.P.P.E., the pastor, outside the church after the parish’s 150th jubilee Mass May 8.

St. Stanislaus Shines as ‘Beacon of Polish Religion, Tradition’ in East Village

As St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr parish in Manhattan’s East Village celebrates its 150th jubilee, it remains close in charity and prayer to the people of Ukraine who have endured relentless … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/18/22

Sister Barbara Frances Barr, M.M.

Sister Barbara Frances Barr, M.M., who served in Bolivia for 37 years, died Aug. 27 at Maryknoll Sisters Center in Ossining. She was 94. Sister Barbara was in Bolivia, 1993-1998, 1972-1990, … more

9/8/22

What’s in a Name? Quite a Lot, Actually

The following memo was written to then-Father Edwin F. O’Brien, the director of communications for the archdiocese, by Gerald M. Costello, the founding editor in chief of Catholic New York, on … more

11/16/22

JOURNEY—Reflective scene in stained glass depicts depicts the Three Wise Men visiting the newborn King.

Christmas Around the Archdiocese [Photo gallery]

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VIDEO: CYO Cross Country [Video]

The CYO New York Cross Country Championships were held at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Here is a video from the meet. more

12/6/19

New York Bishops Recommit to Pro-life Outreach, Ask All Catholics to Join Them

The Catholic bishops of New York state said May 12 that regardless of what the U.S. Supreme Court decides about Roe v. Wade in its final ruling on the Dobbs case from Mississippi, "abortion in New … more

5/18/22

Paul Asaro wears the gold and silver medals he won last month in Florida at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in this photo with Msgr. Luke Sweeney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Scarsdale, outside the church.

Special Olympian From Scarsdale Parish Meets Challenges in Sports, Life

Paul Asaro is an inspiration for parishioners and his pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scarsdale for overcoming challenges to achieve success. Asaro, 43, won a gold and silver medal … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/13/22

Sister Christina Murray, R.S.H.M.

Sister Christina Murray, R.S.H.M., who served at Marymount Secondary School in Tarrytown for eight years, died Aug. 30 at Marymount Convent in Tarrytown. She was 89. Sister Christina was at … more

9/8/22

NEW FERRY—Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, delivers remarks during the Nov. 4 commissioning ceremony for the Dorothy Day Ferryboat at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. Ms. Day, born 125 years ago on Nov. 8, resided on Staten Island and attended Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in the Tottenville section.

Commissioning of Ferry Boat Recalls Dorothy Day’s Legacy of Peace, Justice

Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, said her grandmother “loved the Staten Island Ferry, so what an honor to have one named after her.” “In these days of global … more

11/16/22

Hacia un Futuro Provida en el Empire State

La historia de salvación de la humanidad cambió para siempre cuando una pobre y devota muchacha judía de Galilea dijo sí a la vida y puso en marcha el nacimiento, el … more

5/18/22

La procesión de entrada incluyó una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia y cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana.

Infantes de la Marina de la República Dominicana Presentan Imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

Cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana presentaron una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia el 3 de julio al padre Enrique Salvo, rector de la Catedral de San … more

7/13/22

On Building a Just Economy

Help for expectant mothers, children and families in general is the focus of this year’s annual Labor Day statement from the U.S. Catholic bishops. It’s something of a departure from the usual … more

9/8/22

“The Apostles said to the Lord, ‘Make our faith greater.’” Luke 17:5 (GNT)

It’s hard to be the one to take action. In most situations we want others to do the hard work, to forge new ground. It’s easier to follow and to be comfortable knowing that someone has … more

By AUXILIARY BISHOP JOSEPH ESPAILLAT | 11/16/22

Cardinal to Celebrate Young Adult Mass June 1

Cardinal Dolan will offer the Young Adult Mass Wednesday, June 1, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The monthly liturgy, sponsored by the archdiocesan Young Adult Outreach Office, begins at 7:30 … more

5/18/22