Catholic New York

Virtual New York Encounter Set for Feb. 12-14

The 2021 New York Encounter, an annual three-day public cultural event featuring panel discussions, artistic performances and special exhibits, will be held virtually Friday to Sunday, Feb. 12-14. … more

2/10/21

More Than 500 Participating in Rites of Election, Continuing Conversion

The annual Rites of Election and Continuing Conversion in the archdiocese will be celebrated in parishes on the First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 21. As of Feb. 8, there were 140 catechumens representing … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/10/21

Cardinal Dolan to Continue in Quarantine

The following statement was released Friday, Jan. 29, by the Archdiocese of New York: more

1/29/21

Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon at the dedication, assisted by Zoilita Herrera, regional superintendent of Staten Island Catholic schools, left, and Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools in the archdiocese, right.

Patron’s Sense of Duty Stressed at Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy Dedication

Brianna Caliri and Joshua Bunch are inspired each day they step into the Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy on Staten Island where Cardinal Dolan led a ribbon-cutting dedication and blessing … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/27/21

Many state officers of the Knights of Columbus, joined by their spouses, meet with Cardinal Dolan in the sanctuary of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 17 after the annual Pro-Life Mass the cardinal celebrated. On the cardinal’s left was Father Brian McWeeney, a longtime state chaplain for the Knights.

At Pro-Life Mass, Cardinal Explains How to Hear God’s Call

Preaching at an annual Pro-Life Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral at the beginning of a week featuring the observance of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the inauguration of … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/27/21

At Pro-Life Mass, Cardinal Explains How to Hear God’s Call

Preaching at an annual Pro-Life Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral at the beginning of a week featuring the observance of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the inauguration of … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/25/21

BREAKING IN—A Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protester attempting to breach the U.S. Capitol building through a window during a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington Jan. 6.

Cardinal Offers God’s Words About Jesus as Balm for Crisis

Cardinal Dolan said in a social media video Jan. 10 that the people of the United States need to hear the message delivered on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord after protesters stormed the U.S. … more

1/13/21

CORL Statement Condemning the Violent Attack on Capitol Hill

The Commission of Religious Leaders (CORL) issued the following statement Jan. 11: Our respective faith traditions require that we make moral distinctions in our lives between the permitted and … more

1/13/21

Cardinal Dolan extends his blessing to the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal at Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dec. 25.

Midnight Mass at Cathedral Celebrates Holy Family’s Humble Simplicity

Cardinal Dolan suggested the faithful assembled for Midnight Mass at Christmas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral either in the pews or remotely amid the global coronavirus pandemic “think of … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 12/30/20

A statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, familiarly known to New Yorkers and others as Mother Cabrini, is seen after its unveiling on Columbus Day, Oct. 12, in Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan. A naturalized U.S. citizen who in 1946 became the first American saint, Mother Cabrini is the patron of immigrants.

2020 The Year in Review Across the Archdiocese

JANUARY Cardinal Dolan, speaking about a rash of recent incidents of violence and vandalism against religious faithful and institutions in New York, said Catholics can learn a lesson from the … more

12/30/20

Time of Giving

At Abraham House Dec. 22 in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan and Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic Charities, provided food through Abraham House, … more

12/30/20

A young man kneels in prayer before the start of Mass.

Cardinal Assures Young Adults of God’s Eternal Plan

Cardinal Dolan assured young adults of God’s eternal plan for our salvation as he celebrated the Young Adult Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St. Patrick’s … more

By DAN PIETRAEFSA | 12/16/20

MADRE DE LAS AMÉRICAS—Voluntarios llevando flores y estatuas de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego salen de la Catedral de San Patricio la mañana del 12 de diciembre después de la misa anual honrando a la patrona de Las Américas. El cardenal Dolan fue el celebrante principal, y el obispo auxiliar Edmund Whalen, el homilista, habló sobre “fuerza de fe y esperanza en el futuro”. Alrededor de 300 personas asistieron a la misa.

En la Catedral, el Cardenal Celebra la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

El cardenal Dolan, celebrando la misa anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en la Catedral de San Patricio, dijo a los fieles que la Iglesia está "agradecida por el don de Nuestra … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/16/20

GREETING DIPLOMATS—Latin American consuls general and ambassadors gather for a group photo with Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vatican nuncio to the United Nations, and other clergy at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dec. 6. This is the third year the diplomats have been invited to attend Mass together.

Latin American Consuls General a Welcome Presence at Cathedral Mass

On the Second Sunday of Advent, Cardinal Dolan celebrated the third annual Mass with Latin American consuls general at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Dec. 6 liturgy was also attended by Latin … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/16/20

The St. Raymond Elementary Junior Choir lifted their voices in song.

Mary Higgins Clark Remembered at 75th Cardinal’s Christmas Celebration

The Cardinal’s Christmas Celebration, traditionally a formal luncheon, went virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic in its milestone 75th year. The annual party, this year held in the early … more

12/16/20

Search Seeks Longest Married Couple in Archdiocese

The archdiocesan Family Life Office is seeking entries in its annual Longest Married Couple Search for couples living in the Archdiocese of New York and married sacramentally for 65 years or … more

12/16/20

Cardinal Dolan prays at a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 12 before the annual feast-day Mass for the patroness of the Americas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. At right is Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vatican nuncio to the United Nations, who served as a concelebrant.

At Cathedral, Cardinal Celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Cardinal Dolan, celebrating the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, told the faithful that the Church is “thankful for the gift of Our Lady of Guadalupe,” … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/16/20

Cardinal Dolan: Christmas, Hanukkah Bring Light to Dark Year

Cardinal Dolan said Christmas and Hanukkah are just what Christians and Jews in the United States need as they continue to live through a Covid-19 pandemic in a politically divided … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/4/20

Archdiocesan Catholic Charities distributed 500 turkeys along with the trimmings for a bountiful Thanksgiving meal at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center in Harlem. Staff and volunteers help Catholic Charities clients to gather the turkeys and other foods at the Nov. 24 event.

500 Turkey Dinners Bring Thanks to God and Catholic Charities

Two days before Thanksgiving, Cardinal Dolan assisted in the distribution of 500 turkey dinners in the courtyard of the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center in Harlem. The Nov. 24 event … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/2/20

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