While it helps for him to be “a believer, a Catholic” to defend religious freedom, Cardinal Dolan said there are many good secular reasons to assert the right to religious …
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7/28/21
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The Archdiocese of New York has launched a Come Home to Mass campaign to encourage Catholics to return for weekend Mass in parish churches as the Covid-19 crisis recedes.
The campaign has a …
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By DAN PIETRAFESA
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7/14/21
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Cardinal Dolan led a first profession ceremony July 10 at St. Teresa’s Motherhouse in Germantown for two Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm. The nuns are Sister Mary Sharon Rose Carmel …
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7/14/21
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Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, asked the full New York congressional delegation in a July 7 letter on behalf of Cardinal Dolan and the other Catholic …
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7/14/21
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New York Catholic Bible Summit 2021 offered hope and healing to participants at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, and others participating virtually June 26.
The summit, themed “We Are …
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By DAN PIETRAFESA
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6/30/21
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Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 20.
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6/30/21
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With pledges and cash donations up significantly over last year’s totals, the 2021 Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA) is closing in on its goal of $21 million, which represents …
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By JOHN WOODS
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6/30/21
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Cardinal Dolan visits with 108-year-old Sophia Bott at the home of her daughter, Ronnie Avery, in Greenwood Lake June 26. Ms. Bott received a blessing from the cardinal, who distributed the Eucharist …
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6/30/21
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Seven priests of the archdiocese are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their ordination this year. Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving with the jubilarians at St. Joseph’s …
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6/30/21
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Eleven priests of the archdiocese are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their ordination this year. Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving with the jubilarians at St. Joseph’s …
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6/30/21
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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 …
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By ARMANDO MACHADO
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6/25/21
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At St. Patrick’s Cathedral during a Young Adult Mass, Cardinal Dolan spoke about the significance of seeking and maintaining “conversion of heart,” and expressed joy at being able …
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By ARMANDO MACHADO
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6/17/21
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Cardinal Dolan, celebrating a Special Mass for Deceased Children of Parents from the Archdiocese of New York, referenced the significance of the Scripture passage, “we walk by faith, not by …
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By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE
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6/17/21
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Tim and Judianne Middlebrook have found a second home and family at Holy Trinity parish in the Town of Poughkeepsie, which is celebrating its centennial this year.
Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass …
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By DAN PIETRAFEESA
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6/16/21
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Cardinal Dolan celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for the 66 graduating seniors of John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen June 3.
The Baccalaureate Mass is celebrated annually for …
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6/16/21
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Cardinal Dolan, president of the New York State Catholic Conference, with the consent of the other seven diocesan bishops of the state, has appointed Dennis Poust as executive director, effective immediately.
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6/7/21
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The University of Notre Dame observed the conclusion of Religious Freedom Week in the U.S. with a Religious Liberty Summit June 28-29 that invited ecumenical leaders and scholars from around the …
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By ANN CAREY
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6/7/21
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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 …
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By JOHN WOODS
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6/2/21
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Cardinal Dolan blessed the playground for youngsters in the Faith First Early Childhood Program at St. Columba’s parish in Chester May 22. The playground, behind the church on High Street, is …
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6/2/21
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Eligio and Mercedes Solis are thankful their children have an opportunity to attend Catholic school with assistance from the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, which marked its 50th anniversary with a Mass …
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By DAN PIETRAFESA
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6/2/21
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