Catholic New York

Bishop-designate William Muhm, pictured in 2015 as a Navy Chaplain Corps Captain assigned to the 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Father William Muhm Named Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese for Military Services

Pope Francis has named Father William J. Muhm and Father Joseph L. Coffey as auxiliary bishops of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services. Bishop-designate Muhm, 61, is a priest of the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/30/19

Arzobispo Francisco Ozoria Acosta, de la arquidiócesis de Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana celebra la cuadragésima sexta misa anual de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York el 13 de enero en la catedral de San Patricio.

Dominicanos Celebran a Su Madre Espiritual en Misa de La Catedral

Con júbilo, reverencia y fe, más de 1.200 fieles latinos, en su mayoría originarios de República Dominicana, celebraron la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, la protectora de la pequeña … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/30/19

An Abortion Expansion in New York

Losing is hard. No one likes to lose. I imagine that’s why kids today are taught that everyone’s a winner. Losing hurts. more

By KATHLEEN M. GALLAGHER | 1/23/19

Pope Francis has named Father William J. Muhm as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Father William Muhm, Administrator of Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, Named Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese for the Military Services

Pope Francis has named Father William J. Muhm and Father Joseph L. Coffey as auxiliary bishops of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services. more

1/22/19

Mary Elise Zellmer, assistant director of the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach, holds up one of the T-shirts New York pilgrims will wear later this month at World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama. Fifty-three pilgrims from the archdiocese will travel to the Central American nation for the Jan. 22-27 event led by Pope Francis.

Young Adults From New York Seek to Share Their Faith at World Youth Day in Panama

More than 50 pilgrims from the Archdiocese of New York will attend World Youth Day Panama 2019 this month. They will join a multitude of faithful from New York, the United States and countries around … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/16/19

Liam Robinson, second from left, works the iPad to lead Dash the robot through an obstacle course as Charles Boyer, teacher Danielle Cavone, Chris Duchitanga and Madelyn Venuti watch during kindergarten class at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Elmsford Jan. 8.

A Role for Robots in STEM Curriculum at Elementary Schools

Joseph Sanese-Cavone shared the enthusiasm of his kindergarten classmates when Dash took the floor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Elmsford. “Dash is so much fun, I can’t stop playing … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/16/19

STEM Lab teacher Danielle Tornabene looks on as seventh-graders observe a prosthetic hand created by three of the students. At the table are, from left, Giuliana Westgate, Philip Raneri, Keoni Jensen, Nicholas Borruso, Joseph Lattaruli and Gabriel Walon.

Family Connections Offer Lesson at Century-Old Staten Island School

Vincent Sadowski, principal at St. Patrick’s School on Staten Island, leads a school community where many of today’s students are following in the footsteps of their parents and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/16/19

Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta, of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, celebrated the annual Our Lady of Altagracia Mass Jan. 13 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. An image of Our Lady of Altagracia, above, is carried during the entrance procession.

Dominicans Celebrate Their Spiritual Mother at Cathedral Mass

With jubilance, reverence and faith, more than 1,200 Latino faithful, most originally from the Dominican Republic, celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, the protectress of the small … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/16/19

Abortion Expansion Legislation Could Become Law on Roe v. Wade Anniversary

The Reproductive Health Act—which is poised to be signed into law Jan. 22, the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that legalized abortion across the nation—“is … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/16/19

Bronze Papal Busts Behold Cathedral Vestibules

Crafted busts of the four popes who have visited St. Patrick’s Cathedral now grace the cathedral’s north and south entrances along Fifth Avenue. The busts of St. Pope Paul VI and St. Pope John … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/16/19

The map of Pennsylvania shows the six Catholic dioceses covered by a grand jury report on an investigation of abuse claims made in those dioceses. The report covers a span of more than 70 years. Former New York Times religion reporter Peter Steinfels, writing in Commonweal magazine, challenges one of the report’s two main charges.

Abuse Report’s Claim of Cover-up, Mishandling of Cases Called ‘Misleading’

The conclusion reached by a Pennsylvania grand jury that six of the state’s Catholic dioceses acted “in virtual lockstep” to cover up abuse allegations and dismiss alleged victims over a … more

By JULIE ASHER | 1/16/19

Restoring Dignity Is Catholic Relief Services’ 75-Year Mission

As Catholic Relief Services staffers and supporters spent an evening marking 75 years of service in the world, one word recurred: dignity. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, who was chairman of the CRS … more

By BARB FRAZE | 1/2/19

Susan Greenfield, editor of “Sacred Shelter,” third from right, is surrounded by contributors to the book and staff and volunteers of interfaith life skills programs for the homeless and formerly homeless. In the book, contributors give first-person accounts of the experience of being homeless, and being lifted up by life skills programs, including the archdiocesan Catholic Charities Education Outreach Program.

‘Sacred Shelter’ Offers Stories of Hope From Formerly Homeless

Through faith, transformation and spiritual growth, more than 600 homeless people in New York have been propelled to a better life in recent decades thanks to the Education Outreach Program sponsored … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/2/19

Catholic speaker Paul J. Kim talked to young people last month at St. Anthony’s parish in Yonkers, urging them to “be the best version of you that you can be…Go be the light!” Attendees joyfully express their appreciation for Kim’s presentation.

Speaker Tells Young People in Yonkers to ‘Live for More’

St. Anthony’s parish in Yonkers welcomed Catholic speaker Paul J. Kim for an evening of family catechesis sponsored by the parish’s youth ministry. An audience of 250 gathered to hear Kim’s … more

By SOCRATES PALMER Jr. | 1/2/19

Members of the congregation sing “O Come, All Ye Faithful” during the opening procession.

Cardinal Shares an Inmate’s Profession of Faith at Midnight Mass

Cardinal Dolan delivered his homily on the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of St. Luke at Christmas Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan Dec. 25 by sharing his conversation with an … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/2/19

Kate Feighery, director of the Archives of the Archdiocese of New York, far left, moderates a panel that examined the role religious faith plays during war Dec. 15 at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan. Panelists, from second left: Lt. Col. Scott R. Ehler, state support chaplain and Joint Forces Headquarters Chaplain for the Department of Military and Naval Affairs in Latham; Dr. C. Colt Anderson, professor of Christian spirituality at the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education at Fordham University, and Dr. Jacqueline E. Whitt, associate professor of strategy at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa.

Sheen Panel Examines Role of Spirituality in Times of War

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan hosted a panel discussion examining the role religious faith plays during war with a program titled “Faith and Duty: The Role of … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/2/19

Food and beverages are available for parishioners to enjoy while chatting with friends in the parish center following Sunday Masses each week.

Our Lady of Sorrows Builds Community One Person at a Time

The parish council at Our Lady of Sorrows outlined its plan for 2019 at its meeting before Christmas to continue strengthening its parish community by building 1-on-1 relationships for … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/2/19

Billy Keenan and Patti Ann McDonald, widow of the late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald, greet students Flynn Kirk, Morgan Adams, Kieran Keenan, who is Billy’s son, and Alexa Gabrielle in Tom Collins Gymnasium at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia Dec. 11.

Former Teacher’s Triumph Over Adversity Inspires Albertus Magnus Students

Billy Keenan returned to the school where he was once a student and teacher to deliver an inspiring message of faith to more than 100 juniors at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia Dec. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/2/19

Cardinal Said He Would Support Legislation to ‘Help Victim Heal’

Cardinal Dolan addressed the state’s Child Victims Act and abuse allegations against a retired priest of the archdiocese as well as the upcoming retreat of the nation’s bishops in an interview … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/2/19

Inner-City Scholarship Fund Gets $2 Million From Barry Foundation

The John and Daria Barry Foundation has given a $2 million grant to the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. The gift is the foundation’s largest single-year donation, and one that will greatly support … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/2/19