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Standing from left with Cardinal Dolan are Dr. Walid Michelen, chief medical officer of ArchCare; Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare, and Dr. George Jenkins, assistant professor of dental medicine at Columbia University.

Joint Effort

Cardinal Dolan blessed the mobile dental clinic at the ArchCare Senior Life Harlem PACE Center in Manhattan March 10. The mobile dental center, a collaborative effort between ArchCare and Columbia … more

3/15/22

Then-Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan greets his proud mother, Shirley Dolan, at the beginning of his Installation Mass as Archbishop of New York April 15, 2009 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, 93, ‘Dear Mom’ of Cardinal Dolan

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, the mother of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and the matriarch of the Dolan family, “went home to the Lord” March 12, Cardinal Dolan said. Mrs. Dolan was 93. more

3/13/22

PRAYERS FOR HOMELAND—Fervent prayers for war-torn Ukraine were made by worshipers at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manhattan’s East Village Feb. 27. Cardinal Dolan visited that day to express his solidarity with parishioners, telling them that “you always inspire us because you believe in the power of resurrection.”

Cardinal Dolan Prays at St. George ‘in Solidarity With Our Cherished Ukraine’

With the attack continuing in their native land, and many worried about friends and relatives now under siege in Ukraine, parishioners of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manhattan’s East Village joined their prayers with those of their bishop and Cardinal Dolan at a Divine Liturgy Sunday. more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/9/22

Cardinal Dolan lays hands on the head of Auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici, 57, during his episcopal ordination March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Bishop Bonnici and Bishop Espaillat Ordained at Joyous Cathedral Mass

Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat were ordained bishops at a Mass for the Ordination of Bishops at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 1. “Move over New … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/2/22

Bishop Espaillat, ordained March 1, is pictured in an official portrait.

Bishop Espaillat Meets People Where They Are in Delivering the Lord’s Word With Passion

In the silent moments of a Holy Hour last year, Father Joseph A. Espaillat, holding a monstrance, told 170 teenage faithful to “look at Jesus and allow Him to speak to you; we can’t be the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/1/22

Bishop Bonnici Listens to Each Person’s Story in Helping Them Reach Heaven

“I’m very understanding.” So says Bishop John Sam Bonnici, reflecting on what was supposed to be a crowning moment of his altar boy years, being selected to carry a statue of the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 3/1/22

Bishop-elect Joseph Espaillat and Bishop-elect John Bonnici make their oath of fidelity and profession of faith witnessed by Cardinal Dolan Feb. 15 in the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan. The cardinal will ordain them as bishops March 1 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

March 1 Mass of Ordination for New Auxiliary Bishops

Cardinal Dolan will be the principal ordaining bishop and celebrant at the Mass of Ordination of Bishops for Bishop-elect John Bonnici and Bishop-elect Joseph Espaillat at St. Patrick’s … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/23/22

El obispo-electo Joseph Espaillat y el obispo-electo John Bonnici hacen su juramento de fidelidad y profesión de fe atestiguada por el Cardenal Dolan el 15 de febrero en el New York Catholic Center en Manhattan. El cardenal los ordenará como obispos el 1 de marzo en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Misa de Ordenación de Nuevos Obispos Auxiliares el Primero de Marzo

El cardenal Dolan será el obispo ordenante principal y el celebrante de la Misa de Ordenación de Obispos para el obispo electo John Bonnici y el obispo electo Joseph Espaillat en la … more

Por CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/23/22

Ten Years as Cardinal

Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan beam during consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica Feb. 18, 2012 in which the Archbishop of New York and 21 other churchmen from around the world … more

2/23/22

Personal Approach Brings Cardinal’s Appeal Success

The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA) is coming off a successful 2021 campaign that surpassed its goal with pledges of $21,661,370 and $21,184,694 in cash collected as of Feb. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 2/9/22

Father Kareem Smith delivers the homily.

Black History Mass Celebrates Serving God in ‘Church and Community’

Father Kareem Smith urged the people in the pews, “Praise the Lord, Church, everybody!” And he was greeted with a loud round of applause as he began his homily Feb. 6 during the annual … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/9/22

During Catholic Schools Week, Holy Trinity Elementary School students pray at Feb. 3 Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in the Town of Poughkeepsie. After Mass, Cardinal Dolan traveled four miles to bless the Holy Trinity School Annex at St. Peter’s early childhood education center, which opened for the 2020-2021 school year at the former St. Peter’s School.

Cardinal Celebrates Catholic Schools Week Mass and Blesses Early Childhood Learning Center in Poughkeepsie

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass with Holy Trinity School students and staff in Poughkeepsie before traveling a short distance to tour and bless the Holy Trinity School Annex at St. Peter’s early … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/9/22

Cardinal to Pray With Separated, Divorced

The Separated and Divorced Ministry of the archdiocesan Family Life Office will hold a morning of prayer and reflection with Cardinal Dolan at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, Saturday March … more

2/9/22

Casket is carried from St. Patrick’s Cathedral after the Funeral Mass for Det. Jason Rivera Jan. 28.

Cathedral Mass for Det. Rivera

New Yorkers turned out to bid farewell to Det. Jason Rivera at a poignant Funeral Mass Jan. 28 celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

1/28/22

Cardinal Dolan embraces Jeffrey Rivera, the older brother of Det. Jason Rivera. Jeffrey Rivera delivered a touching eulogy at the Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 28.

Faith Held Up as the Final Word at Cathedral Funeral for Det. Rivera

Inside a packed St. Patrick's Cathedral, the widow of NYPD Det. Jason Rivera tearfully told the faithful about the love she felt for her slain husband. “You made me feel alive; you make me feel alive,” she said, looking toward Rivera’s casket. The newlyweds were married last October; they were high school sweethearts who knew each other since grade school. more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/28/22

Cardinal Dolan warmly congratulates Bishop-elect John Bonnici and Bishop-elect Joseph Espaillat at St. Patrick’s Cathedral where they joined the cardinal at Mass Jan. 25, the day their appointments as auxiliary bishops of New York were announced. Later that morning, the bishops-elect attended a reception in their honor at the New York Catholic Center. Their episcopal ordination will take place Tuesday, March 1.

Pope Francis Appoints Two Pastors Auxiliary Bishops for Archdiocese

Pope Francis this week appointed two current pastors, Father John Bonnici and Father Joseph Espaillat, to serve as auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of New York. Archbishop … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/26/22

Prayers for Ambushed Police Officers, and the Unborn, at Mass for Life

Cardinal Dolan celebrated the Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Jan. 22. That morning, he grieved with and offered his … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/26/22

Enthusiastic young people hold the iconic banner, which traditionally leads the March for Life on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. This year’s 49th annual march took place Jan. 21.

‘Small’ Gifts Add Up at March for Life

Coming back to Manhattan from last Friday’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., our bus captain, Sister Mary Margaret Hope, S.V., called for short testimonies of “graces” that her … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/26/22

El cardenal Dolan, izquierda, observa dos imágenes de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia el 16 de enero antes de bendecir los retratos al final de la misa de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia en la Catedral de San Patricio. Los imágenes peregrinos vinieron de líderes Católicos en la República Dominicana, uno para la Diócesis de Brooklyn y el otro para la Arquidiócesis de Hartford.

El Cardenal Es Invitado a la República Dominicana en la Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

El cardenal Dolan, al celebrar la Misa anual de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia en la Catedral de San Patricio, dijo que esperaba aceptar una invitación para visitar la República … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/26/22

Cardinal Dolan leads those present in the Prayer for Canonization at the tomb of Blessed Michael McGivney. He entrusted to Blessed Michael McGivney’s intercession the intentions of parish priests serving in the Archdiocese of New York.

Visiting Blessed Michael McGivney's Church

Cardinal Dolan made a Jan. 12 visit to St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., where Blessed Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 while serving as a parish priest. more

1/26/22