Catholic New York

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

The 10 new priests extend their first blessings to Cardinal Dolan who had ordained them a short time earlier.

Cathedral Filled With Rejoicing as 10 Priests Are Ordained

Shortly before Cardinal Dolan ordained 10 men to the priesthood at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 29, he began his homily with three Latin words “Gaudet Mater Ecclesia,” the same ones … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/2/21

Appointments of Newly Ordained Priests

Effective June 18, unless otherwise noted Father Matthew BreslinParochial Vicar, St. Joseph’s Parish, SomersPart-time Chaplain, John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School, … more

6/2/21

Cardinal to Ordain 10 Priests at Cathedral Mass May 29

Cardinal Dolan will ordain 10 men to the priesthood at a Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 29. Six are being ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of New York, and … more

5/19/21

To Be Ordained

Eight members of the Class of 2021 at St. Joseph’s Seminary pose on the Dunwoodie campus. From left, they are Father Frantisek Marie Chloupek, C.F.R., Father Ignatius Pio Mariae Doherty, … more

Profiles of the ordinands in this section were written by Armando Machado, Dan Pietrafesa, Christie L. Chicoine and John Woods. | 5/19/21

The graduates of the Class of 2021 gather with Cardinal Dolan and Bishop Massa.

Seminary Convocation

St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Dunwoodie held its academic convocation May 17 with ceremonies for the graduates of 2020 and 2021. Cardinal Dolan presided at the convocation; Auxiliary … more

5/19/21

ather Joseph Holcomb, John Ippolito of the Archdiocese of New York, Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen and Father George Sears, rector of Cathedral Seminary.

Douglaston Convocation

Convocation exercises at the Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston, Queens, May 15 included five men from the Archdiocese of New York. Graduates were recognized individually. more

5/19/21

Two Priests Appointed as Temporary Administrators

Two temporary administrators were appointed to parishes in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office announced. They are Father Eric Cruz, Holy Spirit, the Bronx, effective May 1, and Father … more

5/19/21

Administrators, Temporary Administrators Named at Six Parishes

Priests were appointed as administrators and temporary administrators of six parishes in the archdiocese in the first three months of this year, the Cardinal’s Office announced. Named as … more

5/5/21

Franciscan Sister Professes First Vows

Sister Tess Kusiak, F.M.S.C., professed her first vows as a Franciscan Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart in St. Margaret of Cortona Chapel at the motherhouse in Peekskill April 24. Born in … more

5/5/21

Brooklyn Priest Named National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies

Msgr. Kieran Harrington, vicar of communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, has been named national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. The five-year appointment … more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 4/21/21

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop O'Hara

Pope Francis today accepted the resignation of New York Auxiliary Bishop John J. O'Hara more

4/7/21

Father Sheehan Earns Fellowship To Union Theological Seminary

Father James Sheehan, a priest of the archdiocese for 41 years, has been awarded a fellowship to participate in the Encore Transition Program at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan. Father … more

3/10/21

Priests Appointed as Censores Librorum

Three priests of the archdiocese have been appointed as censores librorum, and a fourth has been re-appointed to another term. The new censores librorum are Father Peter A. Heasley, pastor of St. … more

3/10/21

Capuchin Franciscans Appoint Leadership Team

The new leadership team for the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Mary began a three-year term Nov. 22 after being appointed by Father Roberto Genuin, O.F.M. Cap., general minister of … more

12/30/20

Carmelite Sisters for Aged, Infirm Elect Prioress, General Council

The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm in Germantown have elected a new prioress general and general council. Mother Mary Rose Heery, O.Carm., was elected prioress general Sept. 14. On the … more

12/30/20

Msgr. Luke Sweeney speaks during the Mass in which he was installed as pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Scarsdale Nov. 21. Cardinal Dolan was the principal celebrant of the Mass.

Pastor Installed

Msgr. Luke Sweeney spoke during the Mass in which he was installed as pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Scarsdale Nov. 21. Cardinal Dolan was the principal celebrant of the Mass. Msgr. … more

12/2/20

Father Arthur Mastrolia, the new pastor of St. Clare’s parish on Staten Island, speaks during a Nov. 14 Vigil Mass in the parish church. Father Mastrolia was installed as pastor during the Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan. The cardinal encouraged parishioners to continue following the health and safety guidelines provided by medical professionals and civic leaders in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pastor Installed

11/19/20

EIGHT DEACONS FOR NEW YORK—Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen presides at the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacon Oct. 31 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie where the permanent deacons studied, is to the left of Bishop Whalen. At far left in black mask is Deacon James Bello, director of diaconate ministry and life in the archdiocesan Diaconate Office.

Eight Permanent Deacons Ordained, Each a ‘Doorkeeper’ for Archdiocese

Deacon Jonathan Reyes of St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus on Staten Island said his ordination to the permanent diaconate alongside his seven classmates from other parts of the archdiocese “truly … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/4/20