Catholic New York

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

Bishop Dumas enjoying a light moment with Father Emile and his sister, Sister Alta Emile, C.D.J., of Haiti, and Brother Tyrone Davis, C.F.C., executive director of the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry.

Nine Priests Incardinated Into Archdiocese

Cardinal Dolan incardinated nine priests into the archdiocese during a ceremony at vespers in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 28. Brief biographies of the newly incardinated … more

10/5/22

PROFESSED—From left, Sister Maria del Rosario, S.C.C., general superior; Sister Joann Marie Aumand, S.C.C., provincial superior of the Eastern Province; Sister Monique Eloizard, S.C.C.; Sister Luiza Simon, S.C.C.; Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, of Allentown, Pa.; Sister Regina Bathalon, S.C.C.; and Sister Mary Joseph Schultz, S.C.C., general councilor and tertianship director, stand outside Mallinckrodt Convent in Mendham, N.J., following the final profession of vows Aug. 15.

Three Sisters of Christian Charity Profess Final Vows

Three Sisters of Christian Charity professed their final vows Aug. 15 during a Mass in Mary Immaculate Chapel at Mallinckrodt Convent in Mendham, N.J. Sister Regina Bathalon, S.C.C., teaches fifth … more

9/7/22

Sister Fidelis and Sister Solanus Mary Payne, C.F.R., beam after professing their vows.

Two Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Make First Vows

Two Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal professed first vows Aug. 2 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in East Harlem. Father John Paul Ouellette, C.F.R., general servant of the Franciscan Friars of … more

8/24/22

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

Priests Named Staten Island Pastor, Dutchess Administrator

Father Edwin Cipot was appointed pastor of Holy Child on Staten Island, and Father Jeffrey Maurer was named administrator of the newly merged parish of St. Christopher, St. Sylvia, Good Shepherd and … more

7/27/22

Five Archdiocesan Priests Retire

Five priests of the archdiocese have retired, the Cardinal’s Office announced. The retirements were effective July 1, except for one noted below. Father Edmund Burke had served … more

7/27/22

13 Pastors Receive Reappointments

Thirteen priests serving as pastors have received reappointments for their second six-year terms at their current parishes, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The reappointments became … more

7/27/22

The recently elected general administration of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are clockwise, from top left: Sister Carole Marie Troskowski, P.V.M.I., Sister Ann Marie Archer, P.V.M.I., Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I., Sister Mary Josita Worlock, P.V.M.I. and Sister Dolores Marie Poll, P.V.M.I.

Parish Visitors Elect General Administration

Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I, has been elected to a second five-year term as general superior of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Council members are Sister Mary Josita Worlock, … more

7/27/22

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, presents Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., with the Book of the Gospels during the July 17 Mass at which he was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Ann Church in Nyack.

Deacon Neier Ordained for Oratory

Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon for the New York Oratory of St. Philip Neri by Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, at … more

7/27/22

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., professes first, or simple, vows before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., July 10.

Brother Maxson Professes Vows With Benedictines

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., a native of New Windsor, was one of three Benedictine monks to profess first vows July 10 at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa. A 2016 graduate of Cornwall High … more

7/27/22

Priest Appointments

17 Priests Named Pastors of Parishes Seventeen priests have been appointed pastors of parishes in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The assignments were effective July 1, … more

7/13/22

The seven Sisters of Life who made their first vows June 25 greet the faithful at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. They were, from left: Sister Anne Marie Elizabeth, Sister Zion Joy, Sister Mary Hostia Josephine, Sister Caeli Gloriae, Sister Lilia Consolata, Sister Isabel Fiat Karolina and Sister Miriam Bethel.

Seven Sisters of Life Profess Their First Vows

Seven Sisters of Life professed their first vows June 25, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester served as … more

6/29/22

The cardinal greets the 10 new permanent deacons after Mass. Front row, from left, are Deacon Daniel Condon, Deacon Paul Reisman, Deacon Douglas FitzMorris, Cardinal Dolan, Deacon Francis Orlando, director of diaconate formation; Deacon Anthony Reino, M.D.; Deacon John Tremblay and Deacon Rafael Taveras. Back row, from left, are Deacon Robert Leavy Jr., Deacon Escolastico Daniel Corniell Tejada, Deacon Lucas Garcia, Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia; Deacon James Bello, director of diaconate ministry and life; and Deacon Stephen Morgante.

Ten New Deacons Part of Christ’s Plan for His Church, Cardinal Says

At the Mass of Ordination for 10 permanent deacons, Cardinal Dolan said many people and groups could claim a fair share of the credit. The cardinal naturally began with the men themselves for … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/24/22

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

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.

Renewal Sister Makes Final Vows

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

Father Sears Named Pastor of Manhattan Parish

Father George Sears has been appointed pastor of Holy Name of Jesus-St. Gregory the Great Parish in Manhattan, the Cardinal’s Office announced. Father Sears will continue to serve as … more

5/18/22

Father Kwan Is Administrator of Transfiguration Parish

Father Roger Kwan has been appointed administrator of Transfiguration parish in Manhattan, the Cardinal’s Office announced. Father Kwan assumed his new role April 25 after serving since 2019 … more

5/5/22

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Elect Leadership Team

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, at their General Chapter April 19-21, elected their next leadership team: Sister Irene Ellis, O.P., prioress; Sister Marie Peter Buckley, O.P., councilor; Sister … more

5/5/22

Appointments for Four Auxiliary Bishops, Five Priests

Four auxiliary bishops and five priests of the archdiocese have received appointments, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. All the appointments became effective April 1. Auxiliary Bishop … more

4/6/22