Catholic New York

Cardinal Dolan and, to his right, Father George Sears, the new director of vocations for the archdiocese, gather with priests named regional vocation promoters Oct. 28 at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie.

Father George Sears Named Director of Vocations; 15 Priests to Promote Vocations in Their Regions

Father George Sears, administrator of Holy Name of Jesus-St. Gregory the Great parish in Manhattan, has been named director of vocations for the archdiocese. He will remain administrator of the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/3/21

The Sisters of Christian Charity of Mendham, N.J., celebrated the anniversaries of 14 sisters Aug. 21. Front row, from left: Sister Maria Assumpta Shurer, S.C.C., 70 years; Sister Mary Martha Garzon, S.C.C., 60 years; Sister Mary Catherine Slattery, S.C.C., 70 years; Sister Teresa Skierkowski, S.C.C., 50 years; Sister Marie Collette Martelli, S.C.C., 50 years; Sister Nicholas Campasano, S.C.C., 70 years; and Sister Beatrice Kellet, S.C.C., 70 years. Back row, from left: Sister Marie Pauline Demek, S.C.C., 50 years; Sister Janice Marie Kraft, S.C.C., 50 years; Sister Judith Blair, S.C.C., 60 years; Sister Joann Marie Aumand, S.C.C., provincial superior; Sister Mary Vu, S.C.C., 25 years; Sister Patrice Owens, S.C.C., 50 years; and Sister Jude Biank, S.C.C., 50 years. Not pictured: Sister Nivarda Filip, S.C.C., 75 years.

Religious Jubilarians 2021

11/3/21

Deans Appointed in the Archdiocese

After extensive consultation among the auxiliary bishops, vicars forane, college of consultors, members of the presbyteral council, priests, administrative staff and cabinet, Cardinal Dolan issued a … more

11/3/21

Brother Davis Appointed Middle States Commissioner

Brother Tyrone Davis, C.F.C., executive director of the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry, was one of 11 new commissioners appointed by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and … more

11/3/21

Cardinal Dolan congratulates two members of the Permanent Diaconate Class of 1996, Deacon James Maher, who serves at St. Aedan’s parish in Pearl River, and Deacon Lawrence O’Toole, now serving out of state, marking their 25th anniversary of ordination at a Mass Oct. 10 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. With them are the co-directors of the Diaconate Office, Deacon Francis Orlando, left, and Deacon James Bello, right.

Diaconate Jubilee

Cardinal Dolan congratulated members of the Permanent Diaconate Class of 1996, at a Mass Oct. 10 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In the class are Deacon James Maher, who serves at St. … more

10/20/21

Decree Reorganizes Deaneries of the Archdiocese

On Oct. 1, 2021, Cardinal Dolan issued a decree made public on the archdiocesan website (archny.org) that day, reorganizing the deaneries in the Archdiocese of New York and reducing their number from … more

10/20/21

Pastors Named for Staten Island Parishes

Two pastors were appointed to parishes on Staten Island, the Cardinal’s Office announced. Father Joy Mampilly was named pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea. Father Jacob Thumma was appointed … more

10/20/21

TAKING VOWS—After professing their final vows as Salesians of Don Bosco, Brother Joshua Sciullo, S.D.B., Brother Branden Gordon, S.D.B., and Brother Rafael Vargas, S.D.B., stand near a statue of St. John Bosco at the Marian Shrine in Stony Point.

Three Salesians Profess Final Vows

Brother Branden Gordon, S.D.B., Brother Joshua Sciullo, S.D.B., and Brother Rafael Vargas, S.D.B., professed their final vows as Salesians of Don Bosco at a Mass of Religious Profession offered Aug. … more

10/7/21

LEADERS—The members of the leadership team of the Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary of New Windsor are, from left, Sister Catherine Cleary, P.B.V.M., vice president; Sister Laura Urbano, P.B.V.M., councilor; Sister Mary Catherine Redmond, P.B.V.M., president, and Sister Dorothy Scesny, P.B.V.M., councilor.

Leadership Team Elected for Presentation Sisters

Sister Mary Catherine Redmond, P.B.V.M., has been elected president of the the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in New Windsor. Sister Mary Catherine is joined on the … more

10/7/21

Three Franciscan Friars Profess Final Vows

Three Franciscan friars—Brother James Bernard, O.F.M.; Brother Steven Kuehn, O.F.M.; and Brother Aaron Richardson, O.F.M.—professed final vows during a Mass celebrated Aug. 21 by Father … more

9/8/21

Cardinal Dolan receives the first vows of Sister Emmanuel Fiat Schulte, C.F.R., at a Mass he offered Sept. 4 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Manhattan. Also present were Mother Clare Matthiass, C.F.R., community servant, and Father Sebastian Maria Kajko, C.F.R.

Sister Professes First Vows With Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal

Sister Emmanuel Fiat Schulte, C.F.R., 29, was raised in Sioux Falls, S.D. She graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., with degrees in elementary education and theology. Before entering … more

9/8/21

Four Priests Named Pastors, One to Serve as Seminary Professor

Four priests have been appointed as pastors, and another has been named a professor of canon law at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, the Cardinal’s Office announced. The appointments became … more

8/25/21

Six Sisters of Life, from left, Sister Jordan Rose, S.V.; Sister Magnificat Rose, S.V.; Sister Elizabeth Grace, S.V.; Sister Cara Marie, S.V.; Sister Pia Jude, S.V.; and Sister Maria Cristina, S.V., professed their final vows during an Aug. 6 Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 6. The mission of the Sisters of Life is to protect human life.

Six Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows at Cathedral

Sister Jordan Rose, S.V., continued to relish the moment while being congratulated by family, friends and fellow religious sisters after being one of six Sisters of Life to profess their final vows … more

8/11/21

Sister Joan Curtin Named Vicar for Religious

Sister Joan Curtin, C.N.D., the longtime director of the archdiocesan Catechetical Office, has been named vicar for religious for the Archdiocese of New York, effective Sept. 1. She will succeed … more

8/11/21

61 Priests Receive Reappointments to Parishes

The following 32 priests have been reappointed to their second six-year terms as pastors of their current parishes: Father Robert Ashman, Immaculate Conception, Irvington; Father Donald Baker, … more

7/28/21

Priest Appointments

7/15/21

The five newly professed Sisters of Life join Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb., who offered the Mass of Profession, and Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., superior general, outside Sacred Heart Church in Suffern June 26. They are, from left, Sister Eden Marie, S.V., Sister Rose Patrick O'Connor, S.V., Sister Maria Annunciata, S.V., Sister Elena Marie, S.V., and Sister Noelle Marie Bethlehem, S.V.

Five Sisters of Life Profess First Vows

Sister Eden Marie, S.V., 29, graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's degree in psychology; she also attended the University of Texas at Austin, and studied theology at … more

6/30/21

Pastors Appointed to 30 Parishes in the Archdiocese

Priests have been named to serve as pastors of 30 parishes in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The accompanying chart details the new assignments. Father Christopher … more

6/30/21

Cardinal Dolan, center in group photo, opposite page, was the principal celebrant and homilist during the June 19 Mass of Ordination for seven new permanent deacons at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Also in the photo, taken after Mass, were, from left: Deacon James Bello, director of diaconate ministry and life; Deacon Martin Asiamah; Deacon Stephen DiGangi, Deacon Ferando Cortés, Deacon John Hum, Deacon Walter Lopez, Deacon Juan Martinez, Deacon Joseph Schiavone and Deacon Francis Orlando, director of diaconate formation.

Newly Ordained Deacons Invited to Serve by Cardinal Dolan

Seven men were ordained as permanent deacons for the archdiocese June 19 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Mass of Ordination was celebrated by Cardinal Dolan, who also served as … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/25/21

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, calls the deacon candidates to the Order of the Permanent Diaconate May 10.

Seven Permanent Deacons to Be Ordained June 19 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Cardinal Dolan will ordain seven men as permanent deacons for the archdiocese at a Mass of Ordination in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday, June 19, at 9 a.m. Deacon Martin Asiamah, 46, is a … more

6/16/21