Catholic New York

Cardinal Dolan Says Advancing Religious Freedom Is Not Just a Cause for Believers

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 … more

7/28/21

Archdiocesan Campaign Encourages Return to Mass

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 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/14/21

On the day of their first profession, Sister Mary Dolores Carmel, O. Carm., left, and Sister Mary Sharon Rose Carmel Mullin, O. Carm., join Cardinal Dolan at St. Teresa’s Motherhouse in Germantown.

Two Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm Make First Vows

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 … more

7/14/21

State Congressional Delegation Urged to Reject Taxpayer Abortion

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 … more

7/14/21

Sherry Anne Weddell, co-founder and executive director of the Catherine of Siena Institute, discusses the three stages of adult Christian development: seeker, disciple and apostle June 26 at New York Catholic Bible Summit 2021.

New York Catholic Bible Summit Brings Participants Hope in Abundance

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 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/30/21

Cardinal Dolan elevates the Eucharist at Mass marking the 100th anniversary of Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan June 20. Standing at the altar, from left, are Father Łukasz Dutkiewicz, parochial vicar; Father David Nolan, pastor; Deacon Scott Reisinger; Cardinal Dolan; Msgr. Thomas P. Sandi, pastor of Holy Trinity in Manhattan and regional dean; and Msgr. Michael Crimmins, in residence.

Centennial Celebration

Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 20. more

6/30/21

Cardinal Dolan celebrates Mass during a regional reception for Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal donors from the archdiocese’s northern counties April 10 at St. Martin de Porres Church in Poughkeepsie. Father Matthew Furey is the pastor of St. Martin de Porres.

As CASA Nears Goal, ‘Creativity and Innovation’ Mark Path

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 … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/30/21

Home Visit

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 … more

6/30/21

Members of the Ordination Class of 1970 join Cardinal Dolan, center, and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, vicar for clergy, right. From left, the jubilarians are Father Joseph Victor Maynigo-Arenas, Msgr. Michael Crimmins, Father Patrick Dunne, Msgr. James Sullivan and Father Jose Marabe.

Seven Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Golden Jubilees

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 … more

6/30/21

Members of the Ordination Class of 1996 join Cardinal Dolan, center, and Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia, left, and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, vicar for clergy, right. From left, the jubilarians are Father Jarlath Quinn, Father Omumuawuike Madu, Father Stephen Challman, Father John Higgins, Father Joseph Fallon, Father Stefan Chanas, Father John W. Lynch, Father Andrew O’Connor, Father Andrew King and Father Richard Veras.

11 Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Silver Jubilees

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 … more

6/30/21

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

Members of the faithful pray the Our Father during the June 2 Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. About 400 people attended the Mass, which is organized by the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach.

Hundreds of Young Adults Called to ‘Conversion of Heart’ by Cardinal Dolan

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 … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

Cardinal Dolan consoles Patricia Adams, whose 47-year-old son Frank Robert Mattoni died in a motorcycle accident seven years ago. Her husband, Gerald Adams, left, accompanied her to the Special Mass for Deceased Children of Parents from the Archdiocese of New York the cardinal celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Deceased Children’s Mass at Cathedral Highlights Eternal Hope

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 … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/17/21

ardinal Dolan blesses Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie at Mass he offered June 12. Behind the cardinal are Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, left, vicar general and moderator of the curia, who served as pastor of Holy Trinity, and the current pastor, Father Anthony Mizzi-Gili.

Holy Trinity Celebrating Centennial in Poughkeepsie

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 … more

By DAN PIETRAFEESA | 6/16/21

Cardinal Dolan stands in a photo with the graduating seniors of John S. Burke High School in Goshen following the Baccalaureate Mass June 3.

Cardinal Offers Mass for Burke Seniors

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 … more

6/16/21

Dennis Poust Appointed Executive Director of State Catholic Conference

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. more

6/7/21

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee for Religious Liberty, presents the keynote address June 28, during the Religious Liberty Summit at the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Cardinal Dolan: Religious Freedom ‘Essential’ to Human Dignity

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 … more

By ANN CAREY | 6/7/21

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

Before the playground was dedicated, the cardinal blessed new land given to the parish cemetery on Route 94 in nearby Blooming Grove for a future mausoleum and columbarium.

Faithfully Remembered

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 … more

6/2/21

Eligio and Mercedes Solis stand with their children, Salette and Eli, after a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 25. Salette and Eli are scholarship recipients who attend Christ the King School in the Bronx, and they were altar servers at the Mass.

50 Years of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund Celebrated at Cathedral Mass

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 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/2/21