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Mother Clare Matthiass, C.F.R., general servant of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, receives the final vows of Sister Josephine Marie of Mercy, C.F.R., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Manhattan.

Sister Josephine Marie Schuler, C.F.R., 33, daughter of Gail and Will Schuler, was born and raised in Hazel Green, Wis. She studied English literature and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, … more

6/15/22

Welcoming the Immigrant

Monday before last was Columbus Day, one of rejoicing here in the archdiocese, especially for our Italian community. The Mass in the cathedral, and the parade following, were glorious! The … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 10/19/22

Catholic Charities Gala

The 13th annual gala for Catholic Charities of New York June 8 at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan raised nearly $3 million for New Yorkers in need. Award-winning Broadway … more

6/15/22

San Miguel Academy Rowers Honored at Giants Game

The San Miguel Academy’s rowing program was honored Oct. 16 by the New York Giants as part of Hispanic Heritage Month at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Twenty San Miguel rowers … more

10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan leads the blessing of St. Monica’s Shrine outside St. Augustine Church in Ossining May 28.

Cardinal Dolan Blesses St. Monica Shrine at Ossining Parish

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass and blessed the St. Monica Shrine overlooking the Hudson River at St. Augustine Church in Ossining May 28. St. Monica, who lived in the fourth century, was the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

El arzobispo emérito José Octavio Ruiz Arenas de Villavicencio, Colombia, saluda a los fieles después de la misa que se celebró en español. Él fue el celebrante principal y homilista, y es secretario emérito del Dicasterio para la Evangelización. “Una muy especial bienvenida a la gente de la comunidad puertorriqueña que está celebrando la cultura de su amado Puerto Rico”, dijo el arzobispo.

Lección de Pentecostés Dada en la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña

En la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña en la Catedral de San Patricio, un arzobispo jubilado recordó a los fieles que “Dios nos acompaña, nos guía a lo … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

El alcalde Eric Adams de New York y Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, director ejecutivo de Caridades Católica arquidiocesano, comparten un momento de sonrisa durante el Desfile del Día de Puerto Rico el 12 de junio en la Quinta Avenida.

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6/15/22

Mujeres participan en la procesión de entrada. El padre Lorenzo Ato, celebrante principal y homilista, es director de comunicación para la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano de la arquidiócesis, y párroco de Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Manhattan.

Misa en la Catedral Celebra la Devoción a Nuestra Señora del Rocío

En una misa en honor a Nuestra Señora del Rocío, el celebrante habló acerca del significado de “orar por nuestros hijos, por nuestras familias y por nuestras … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

Families relax during a day of fun and fellowship July 17 at the annual St. Patrick’s parish picnic in Downing Park, Yorktown Heights.

St. Patrick’s, Yorktown Heights, Hosts Parish Picnic

St. Patrick’s parish in Yorktown Heights held its annual picnic July 17, the first since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. more

8/10/22

Maryknoll Sister Named ‘Ambassador of Peace’

Sister Jean Fallon, M.M., has been designated as an Ambassador of Peace by Pax Christi USA. In celebration of Pax Christi USA’s 50th anniversary, the Pax Christi USA National Council commissioned … more

8/11/22

Cardinal Dolan celebrates a special Mass Aug. 14 at St. James Cathedral Basilica in Brooklyn, marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of St. James parish.

Marking a Brooklyn Church Bicentennial, Cardinal Dolan Praises Faith Nurtured There

Cardinal Dolan on Sunday celebrated a Mass marking the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the first parish of the neighboring Diocese of Brooklyn and also commemorating the bicentennial of the official Catholic presence on Long Island. more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/15/22

Good News for All

What a horrendous shock to read in this week's edition of CNY that this excellent and most important publication is being "killed." I echo all the comments written by other frustrated, annoyed and … more

6/15/22

From the Beginning

I think we are all disappointed to hear about Catholic New York. The first issue had stories about my ordination class almost 41 years ago. The paper has been a part of my entire priesthood. It is … more

6/15/22

‘Shared Spiritual Community’

I have enjoyed reading Catholic New York. The focus on our shared spiritual community in a printed communication brings solace and inspiration. I do hope the closure is reconsidered. I hope a group … more

6/15/22

In St. Scalabrini’s Footsteps

The Catholic New York office at the New York Catholic Center is a short walk from the Center for Migration Studies of New York on East 60th Street near the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. I have not made … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/19/22

A Gift for Two

I have never before, in my 83 years, written to a newspaper. I am so disappointed that you will not be publishing Catholic New York after this year. So sad—I have looked forward to and enjoyed … more

6/15/22

FE Y UNIDAD—Algunos de los cientos de parejas que asistieron al retiro del Movimiento Matrimonial Católico arquidiocesano se reúnen durante el evento del 21 de mayo en Cardinal Hayes High School en el Bronx. El “Octavo Congreso de Parejas Unidas en el Amor” fue presentado en español. El obispo auxiliar Joseph A. Espaillat celebró la misa del retiro.

Retiro Atrae a Cientos de Parejas ‘Unidas en el Amor’

David y Carmen Díaz, feligreses del Santísimo Sacramento en New Rochelle, asistieron al retiro de este año del Movimiento Matrimonial Católico arquidiocesano el 21 de mayo en la Escuela … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

Cardinal Dolan, speaking at the Mass he offered Oct. 15 at the annual forum for catechesis and youth ministry, said the mysteries of the Rosary could be one practical measure for catechists to use with their students to transmit the essentials of the Catholic faith.

Cardinal Dolan Thanks ‘Army’ of Catechists, Youth Ministers for Their Support

Preaching to an “army” of catechists and youth ministers, some 560 strong, assembled last weekend at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan said he loves them and is … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/19/22

FE EN MILAGROS—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.

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 celebración de fe de mucha … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

VIVA PUERTO RICO—Banderas ondeando abunda en las bancas delanteras, después de la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña en la Catedral de San Patricio el 5 de junio.

Lección de Pentecostés Dada en la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña

En la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña en la Catedral de San Patricio, un arzobispo jubilado recordó a los fieles que “Dios nos acompaña, nos guía a lo largo de nuestra existencia, a … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22