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Fordham First

Fordham University, the Bronx, celebrated the historic Oct. 14 inauguration of Tania Tetlow as the 33rd president—and first woman and layperson—to lead the 181-year-old institution. … more

10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to the left of the cardinal, lead a prayer service for victims of the war in Ukraine June 11 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Also attending the Panakhyda (service for the deceased) were His Grace Bishop David of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England, center, and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, second from left.

Service for Deceased Remembers Victims of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Archdiocese of New York and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia offered a Panakhyda (service for the deceased) for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine June 11 at St. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/15/22

Fordham Prep Grad Cameron Young Runner-up Again, in PGA Tourney

Cameron Young, a graduate of Fordham Prep in the Bronx, tied for second in the PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club July 28-31. Young, 25, shot 4-under par over the … more

8/10/22

Dames and knights sing as they view the procession opening the Investiture Mass for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre at St. Patrick's Cathedral Oct. 15.

New Holy Sepulchre Knights, Dames to ‘Lift Up Christ for All to See’

In a solemn centuries-old ceremony Oct. 15 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cardinal Dolan invested 80 new members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, 55 … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 10/19/22

CENTURY-OLD CINEMA—Rudolph Valentino is seen in a screen grab from the 1925 silent movie "The Sheik's Physique." The 1922 films "Beyond the Rocks" and "Blood and Sand" starring Valentino can be viewed for free online.

Free for All: Movies From 1922 Available Online at No Cost

By 1922, the film industry, which had begun to migrate from the East Coast to Hollywood about a decade earlier, was well-established and thriving. A century later, many of the movies released that … more

By JOHN MULDERIG | 8/10/22

Escenas dramáticas de la procesión de entrada eleva los fieles el 16 de octubre durante la misa en español en honor de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros en la Catedral de San Patricio. La misa anual fue seguida por una procesión de calle con una réplica de la imagen de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, yendo desde la catedral hasta la parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus en la calle 51 este. Nuestro Señor de los Milagros es conmemorado cada octubre en Lima, Perú.

Misa de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros Celebra la Fidelidad de Dios

Dentro de una repleta Catedral de San Patricio, un cardenal de Perú celebró la misa anual arquidiocesana de Nueva York en honor a Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, una … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, leads the 10 men who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate Saturday, June 18, in the Call to the Order of Deacon in the seminary chapel. The May 10 ceremony included an oath of fidelity and profession of faith.

Ten Permanent Deacons to Be Ordained June 18 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Deacon Daniel Condon, 63, a retired NYPD sergeant, is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Stony Point, where he has served as lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and catechist. He … more

6/15/22

Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital, formerly known as the Specialty Hospital for Children, Oct. 4 in Manhattan. With the cardinal, from left, are Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare; Mitchell Marsh, senior vice president, Residential Services of ArchCare facilities; Francis J. Serbaroli, chairman, ArchCare board of trustees; Rosalie Bernard, executive director, ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center; Annmarie Covone, executive vice president/CFO of ArchCare; Dr. Vicki-Jo Deutsch, medical director, ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital.

ArchCare Facility for Medically Fragile Children Receives Major Renovations, New Name

Cardinal Dolan recently cut the ribbon at the grand opening of ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital—formerly known as the Specialty Hospital for Children—as the Manhattan facility has … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/19/22

Jubilarians share a kiss after renewing their vows to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 5.

Couples Renew Vows Before Families at Golden Wedding Mass

Gerard DeLuca turned to his wife Marianne to renew their wedding vows and became tongue-tied at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 5. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

Thanking Our Friends

Later this year the Archdiocese of New York will launch an innovative digital news platform, one that is designed to evangelize and engage our audiences on a daily basis. A dedicated team has been … more

By JOSEPH ZWILLING AND RACHEL SHEEHAN | 10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan and Father Thomas McNamara, O.F.M. Cap., pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Manhattan, pray the Rosary outdoors in the early evening May 31 at the parish’s Our Lady of Fatima Grotto.

Statues from Fatima Grotto Damaged Outside Manhattan Church

Statues depicting the three children of the Our Lady of Fatima apparition were damaged in the grotto outside Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Manhattan’s Lower East Side last month. Father … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/15/22

Mass of Thanksgiving

Cardinal Anthony Poola celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving Oct. 8 at St. Ann’s Church in Nyack, which was attended by Indian Catholics from several states. Cardinal Poola was appointed Archbishop … more

10/19/22

Iona Prep players and coaches hold their plaques for winning the CHSAA AA baseball city championship with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10.

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

Mass-goers wave Brazilian flags enthusiastically.

Brazilian Community Gives Thanks for Their Patroness at Cathedral Mass

Father Fabricio Andrade accepted offertory gifts during an Oct. 9 Mass in honor of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Mass, which will be offered … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

Statement on Governor Hochul Signing Abortion-Related Bills

Following is a statement from Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signing of a series of abortion-related measures, as well as one aimed at pro-life pregnancy centers: more

6/15/22

Participantes vestidos de muchos colores marchan en la Quinta Avenida en Manhattan el 9 de octubre durante el desfile anual del Día de la Hispanidad NYC.

Misa de la Hispanidad Honra la Herencia Hispana

En honor al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, el celebrante principal de la Misa de la Hispanidad arquidiocesana anual citó “una fe y una cultura” como algo que sirve como … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

New York Catholic Schools Reach Out to Help Schools in Florida Diocese

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are stepping forward with prayer and service to assist schools in the Diocese of Venice, Fla., affected by Hurricane Ian. The category-4 storm with … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/19/22

GOLDEN JUBILARIANS—Members of the Ordination Class of 1972 join Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, left; Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici, right. Marking their jubilees are, from left: Msgr. Thomas Derivan, Father Robert DeJulio, Father Robert Grippo and Father John Vigilanti.

Five Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Golden Jubilees

Five priests of the archdiocese are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their ordination this year. All five were ordained on May 27, 1972 by Cardinal Terence Cooke. Cardinal Dolan offered a … more

6/15/22

Students of St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx wear ecclesiastical headgear they fashioned themselves at a Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Oct. 13 at St. Frances de Chantal Church.

Cardinal's Blessing

Students of St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx wore ecclesiastical headgear they fashioned themselves at a Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Oct. 13 at St. Frances de Chantal Church. more

10/19/22

SILVER JUBILARIANS–Members of the Ordination Class of 1997 join Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, left; Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici, right. Marking their jubilees are, from left: Father Robert Dillon, Father Michael Martine and Father Ambiorix Rodriguez.

Six Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Silver Jubilees

Six priests of the archdiocese are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their ordination in 2022. Five of the priests were ordained by Cardinal John O’Connor at St. Patrick’s … more

6/15/22