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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

Pope’s Apology

I was appalled to read the editorial titled Pope’s Penitential Pilgrimage (CNY, July 28). The pilgrimage of Pope Francis from Rome to Canada at age 85, to apologize and beg forgiveness to … more

8/10/22

‘A State Religion’

I thought the article written by Bishop Byrne was excellent (CNY, July 14). One of his comments that resonated with me was the idea that atheism is now in fact a state religion. I have often … more

8/10/22

Stronger Response Needed

In contrast to the Catholic official response to the Supreme Court’s overturn of its Roe v. Wade decision was the desultory commentary on the court's New York gun law ruling. I find troubling your … more

8/10/22

Studying Hard

As Catholic schools come back into session in just a few weeks, scenes like this will be a daily occurrence across the Archdiocese of New York. Students at St. Athanasius School in the Bronx look … more

8/10/22

Crackdown in Nicaragua Can’t Cancel Church

In a troubling sign for Central America, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s government crackdown on critics has focused increasingly on the country’s Catholic Church leaders. Bishop Rolando … more

8/10/22

Going Where Students Are Benefits Mount St. Mary Chaplain

Father Gregoire Fluet said the best way to fulfill his responsibilities as chaplain at Mount St. Mary College is to go … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/10/22

Forging Connections People Yearn to Make

As I settled into my pew at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago one recent Sunday morning, I gazed up at the … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 8/10/22

‘Reflecting on Creativity Fills Me With Hope’

During his down time at work, a Minnesota surgeon often browses the New Yorker in the hospital library. One day he … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 8/10/22

The Mass Rock Beckons

Let’s see; by my reckoning, I’ve been to Ireland close to two dozen times in my half-century as a seminarian in Rome and then … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/10/22

La Realidad del Demonio y de su Actuación

La expulsión de los demonios realizada por Jesús es un claro signo de la llegada del Reino de Dios. Jesús, … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 8/10/22

Heymi Divison Adames, Muntafa Rahman and James Cadden serve the community through the Alianza Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which operates from the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Alianza became part of archdiocesan Catholic Charities in 2013.

Alianza Center Programs Provide Youth Services, Work Experience

At the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights, Muntafa Rahman and James Cadden shared their thoughts on serving the community through the center’s youth programs, service … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

A magnificent stained-glass window is pictured in St. Mary’s Church on Grand Street in Lower Manhattan. The church was one of more than 80 houses of worship in New York state to participate in the Sacred Sites Open House presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy July 23-24.

Manhattan Churches, Shrine Featured in Sacred Sites Tour

Three churches and one shrine in Manhattan were chosen to participate in the 12th annual Sacred Sites Open House organized by the New York Landmarks Conservancy July 23-24. The four Catholic … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/10/22

Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, greets Shiloh, left, and Amina Washington, white shirt, during the morning drop off at the Academy of St. Paul and St. Ann in East Harlem as the new academic year began last September. The youngsters were returning to start 3K.

Catholic Schools Focusing on Eucharistic Renewal

“The construction paper is hung, the supplies are out and we’re just standing at the door waiting for the children to come in so that we can welcome them, embrace them and spend an entire … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

PILGRIMS IN LOURDES—In this group photo during the pilgrimage in Lourdes, France, Brother Bill Sherlog, C.F.C., stands third from right in the back row. In the front row, Hayes student Lucas Koon-Perez is seated second from left, and Hayes student Tylar Moore is fourth from left. The seven-day pilgrimage in late July was organized by Our Lady’s Pilgrimage, a nonprofit organization based in New Canaan, Conn.

Two Cardinal Hayes Students Join Others as Pilgrims, Volunteers in Lourdes

Brother Bill Sherlog, C.F.C., and two of his students from Cardinal Hayes High School recently traveled with other pilgrims on a trip to the Lourdes shrine in France, a journey that one of the Hayes … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

Kneeling in prayer in the sanctuary are, from left, Sister Lucia Christi, S.V.; Sister Caroline Caritas, S.V.; Sister Marie Frassati, S.V.; and Sister Gemma Grace Marie, S.V. In the foreground at far left is Sister Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., superior general of the Sisters of Life.

Six Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows at Cathedral and in Toronto

Four Sisters of Life made final vows Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass of Perpetual Profession at St. … more

8/10/22

Sister June Clare Tracy, Educational Leader in Archdiocese

Sister June Clare Tracy, O.P., who served the archdiocese as regional superintendent of Manhattan Elementary Schools for 20 years and also held other leadership positions during her long and fruitful … more

8/10/22

New School Leaders

New Elementary Principals 2022-2023 Francesca Ciaramitaro Incarnation, Manhattan, Principal Allyson Genova Hall St. Stephen of Hungary, Manhattan, Principal Margaret Lee Good Shepherd, … more

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NEW NAME—Members of the cabinet of Dominican University New York stand alongside a temporary sign after the May announcement that the former Dominican College is now a university. A permanent sign is now in place. From left, Brian Fernandes, vice president for enrollment management; John Burke, vice president for student development and dean of students; Tony Cipolla, vice president for fiscal affairs and CFO; Joseph Valenti, vice president for institutional advancement; Sister Kathleen Sullivan, O.P., chancellor for external affairs; Thomas Nowak, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean; and Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., president.

Dominican University New York Among Former Colleges Trending Name Upgrade

Dominican University New York, celebrating its 70th year, was known as Dominican College until three months ago. One month ago, Iona College, now in its 82nd year, became Iona University. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

HONRANDO SAN MARTÍN—Los fieles caminan para recibir la Sagrada Comunión durante la misa anual en honor de San Martín de Porres en la Catedral de San Patricio, celebrado en español el 24 de julio. El Arzobispo José Octavio Ruiz Arenas sirvió como celebrante principal y homilista. El es secretario emérito del Dicasterio para la Evangelizacion, y también arzobispo emérito de Villavicencio, Colombia.

'Evangelización del Corazón' de San Martín de Porres Citada en Misa de la Catedral

En una misa en honor a San Martín de Porres, el arzobispo José Octavio Ruiz Arenas dijo a los fieles en las bancas de la catedral que San Martín “difundió la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22