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The cardinal speaks at Mass as Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, left, and Father Richard Gill, pastor of St. Lawrence O’Toole, look on.

Cardinal Dolan offered Mass Jan. 15 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Mass in the original church in 1871. The parish, founded in 1878, now … more

1/26/22

Cathedral Wake, Funeral for Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

In the wake of the Harlem shooting that left an NYPD officer dead and one critically wounded, Cardinal Dolan visited the injured officer at Harlem Hospital to pray at his bedside and console the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/26/22

Several Sisters of Life form part of a group at the Mass.

‘Unfettered Abortion License’ Mourned at Life Mass

When Cardinal Dolan served as celebrant and homilist of the annual archdiocesan Pro-Life Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, he spoke of the approaching 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/26/22

A woman prays at the annual Mass honoring Our Lady of Altagracia at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 16. Her mask refers to the centennial of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Altagracia, which is being observed in the Dominican Republic and New York.

At Our Lady of Altagracia Mass, Cardinal Invited to Dominican Republic

Cardinal Dolan, celebrating the annual Our Lady of Altagracia Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, said he hoped to accept an invitation to visit the Dominican Republic. Our Lady of Altagracia is … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/26/22

NYPD bagpipers lead the procession. In front pew at right are, from left, Mayor Eric Adams; NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell; Edward Caban, First Deputy Commissioner, NYPD; and Kenneth Corey, NYPD Chief of Department.

At Memorial Mass, Det. McDonald’s ‘Radiant Example’ Remembered

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of NYPD Det. Steven McDonald. “Remembrance is a virtue, extolled in … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/21/22

Cardinal Dolan looks over the scene with firefighters on the morning of Jan. 10.

Bronx Parish Community Prays for Victims of Devastating Blaze

A parish community is mourning and praying for the victims of a Bronx fire as archdiocesan Catholic Charities collaborates with other agencies to offer assistance to those affected. Seventeen … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/12/22

A closeup of the Dandini painting is pictured.

New Rochelle Parish Welcomes Back Renowned Dandini Painting

Cardinal Dolan offered the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass on Jan. 1 at Holy Family Church in New Rochelle, where he blessed a special painting. As reported in CNY’s Oct. 7, 2021 issue, the parish learned a … more

1/12/22

O HOLY NIGHT—Cardinal Dolan gently places a statue of the Infant Jesus in the creche at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during Christmas Midnight Mass Dec. 25. Father Enrique Salvo, cathedral rector, left, carried the statue in the procession before handing it to the cardinal in front of the creche.

Midnight Mass at Cathedral Contemplates Christ as Bread of Life

Bethlehem and the Christ Child’s manger were the highlights of the homily Cardinal Dolan delivered at Christmas Midnight Mass he celebrated Dec. 25 at St. Patrick’s … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 12/28/21

Cardinal Dolan speaks with Amanda Hallworth, and married couple Edward and Claire Abdallah, during Theology on Tap evening for Catholic young adults Dec. 16 at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac.

Cardinal Preaches About Jesus’ ‘Comings’ at Theology on Tap in Mahopac

Catholic young adults in the Hudson Valley welcomed Cardinal Dolan as the guest speaker for their Theology on Tap at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac Dec. 16. The evening with the cardinal … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/28/21

As water falls, guests visit the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan in early September, days before the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

2021 - The Year in Review

ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE January Church bells from Staten Island to Saugerties—and beyond—pealed at noon Dec. 30 to remember and honor the more than 341,000 people who … more

12/28/21

Archdiocese Sends $25,000 Donation to Kentucky Diocese Hit by Tornadoes

The Archdiocese of New York has sent a donation of $25,000 to assist the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky., in the wake of the tornadoes that caused extensive damage and loss of life in western Kentucky this … more

12/28/21

Cardinal Dolan greets members of the FDNY during his visit to Engine 8/Ladder 2/Battalion 8 on 51st Street between Lexington and Third avenues in Manhattan on Christmas Eve. The cardinal celebrated Mass for the firefighters and their family members, as well as those of EMS Command, Engines 65 and 21, and NYPD officers from the 17th Precinct.

Christmas Cheer

Cardinal Dolan greeted members of the FDNY during his visit to Engine 8/Ladder 2/Battalion 8 on 51st Street between Lexington and Third avenues in Manhattan on Christmas Eve. The cardinal celebrated … more

12/28/21

Students of St. John Chrysostom School in the Bronx present the Nativity tableau backed by the choir from St. Raymond’s School in the Bronx.

Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon Called ‘Sign of Advent Hope’

Calling the nearly 500 guests attending the Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon “an incredible sign of Advent hope,” Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic … more

By JOHN WOODS | 12/16/21

Cardinal Dolan blesses rosaries held by Father Abraham Berko, pastor, at Mass to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Holy Name of Jesus parish in Valhalla Nov. 20.

Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla, Focuses on ‘Lively Family’ Vibe

A new pastor, an anniversary celebration and a visit from Cardinal Dolan may be just what was needed to revitalize Holy Name of Jesus parish in Valhalla as it celebrated its 125th anniversary with a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/16/21

Cardinal Dolan accepts the Spirit of Francis honor Nov. 30 at the award dinner of Catholic Extension Society at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. At left is Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, and at right is Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, who is chancellor of Catholic Extension. Cardinal Dolan was honored for his solidarity with the Church in Cuba and his “advocacy for the weak and marginalized.”

Catholic Extension Honors Cardinal With Spirit of Francis Award

Catholic Extension named Cardinal Dolan as the recipient of its seventh annual Spirit of Francis Award for his solidarity with the Catholic Church in Cuba and his “advocacy for the weak and … more

12/16/21

Cardinal Dolan hosts the annual St. Nicholas Project Volunteer Shopping Day in Manhattan along with archdiocesan Catholic Charities. Held Dec. 11 in Our Saviour Church on Park Avenue, the event was a boutique of winter clothes and other goods for 100 families in need in the New York area; volunteers shopped on their behalf.

Charitable Giving

Cardinal Dolan hosted the annual St. Nicholas Project Volunteer Shopping Day in Manhattan along with archdiocesan Catholic Charities. Held Dec. 11 in Our Saviour Church on Park Avenue, the event was … more

12/16/21

The cardinal speaks with Margaret Stone and her husband, James, who stands next to him.

Nursing Home Visit

Cardinal Dolan made an Advent visit Dec. 13 to ArchCare’s Providence Rest Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in the Bronx, where he offered Mass and checked in on residents in their rooms. more

12/16/21

Cardinal Dolan stamps a heated wax seal atop a ribbon on a box, marking the conclusion of the diocesan phase of the canonization cause for Servant of God Dorothy Day during Mass Dec. 8 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Diocesan Phase of Dorothy Day’s Canonization Cause Concludes at Cathedral Mass

Cardinal Dolan stamped wax affixed to a red ribbon atop a plain brown box in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, sealing the last of 17 such boxes aligned in the sanctuary during a Mass commemorating the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 12/15/21

A woman takes part in the pre-Mass street procession.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Offers ‘Seeds of Hope’ Amid Today’s Struggles

In celebrating the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Bishop Ramón Castro Castro of the Diocese of Cuernavaca, Mexico, said the Blessed Mother provides … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/15/21

Un retrato grande de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y uno de San Juan Diego, a la izquierda, eran parte de la procesión de entrada. Los retratos fueron regalos para la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York de parte de la Conferencia Episcopal de México.

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Ofrece ‘Semillas de Esperanza’ en Medio de las Luchas Hoy en Día

Al celebrar la misa anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en la Catedral de San Patricio, el obispo Ramón Castro Castro de la Diócesis de Cuernavaca, México, dijo que la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/15/21