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Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Earn Westchester ‘Eco Award’

The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers received Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities 2022 Eco Award in recognition for “outstanding contributions to the environment and … more

5/5/22

On Staten Island, Borough President Shows Catholic School Support

The visit by Staten Island Borough President Vito J. Fossella to Blessed Sacrament School was rather remarkable, both for what he said and for what he did, at the Oct. 24 press briefing. Cardinal … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/2/22

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Elect Leadership Team

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, at their General Chapter April 19-21, elected their next leadership team: Sister Irene Ellis, O.P., prioress; Sister Marie Peter Buckley, O.P., councilor; Sister … more

5/5/22

Fordham’s Greenhagen Finalist for National Scholar-Athlete Award

Fordham University’s Ryan Greenhagen is one of 15 finalists for the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame recently announced. more

11/22/22

After Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision overturning Roe v. Wade was a great victory for the pro-life movement and an answer to the prayers and hard work of those committed to the pro-life cause … more

6/29/22

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan visited Our Lady of Refuge in the Bronx on Feb. 17 to celebrate Mass with the students. The cardinal also toured the school, visiting Joleen Prado’s second-grade class, above.

Learning Faithfully At Our Lady of Refuge [Photo gallery]

Overcoming Hurdles With Olympic Spirit

They will not bring home the gold medals of U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, nor will they inspire the roar of the crowd at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the same way as legendary Jamaican … more

8/18/16

Wedded Bliss and Blisters

The Catholic Church reveres the sacrament of marriage as a sacred, serious, lifelong commitment between a husband and wife. Preparation for … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 8/29/22

St. Johns Wins Big East Battle Over Pitt [Photo gallery]

‘Wonderful Memories’

I was very pleased and proud to read your article about St. Stanislaus School and Church (CNY, May 19). That was my parish. I lived on East Sixth Street with my grandparents who came from Poland. … more

6/29/22

Bad Timing

I am yet another CNY reader who was deeply disturbed by the announcement in the June 2 edition that Msgr. Joseph LaMorte and Mr. John Cahill have decided to terminate CNY’s publication effective … more

6/29/22

Saintly Reminder

Like many others in and beyond the Archdiocese, I read with dismay the recent announcement about Catholic New York’s coming demise. Under your leadership the paper has grown in its depth and … more

6/29/22

The fellowship of the faithful of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Lower Manhattan is evident as several mingle with three visiting sheep in the church’s north yard after Mass Aug. 14. Top left, Jim and Jill Gadwood, with sons Gregory, 3, and Mark, 1, show their tender care, as do the Golia siblings: Rafael, 7, Natayla, 9, and Giovanni, 10 (in striped shirt, obscured), and Tom Darrigan, back to the camera at right.

Lois the Sheep [Photo gallery]

5/23/17

Father Julian Guzman, S.D.S.

Father Julian Guzman, S.D.S., who served for many years at parishes in Ulster County, died June 13 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 87.Father Guzman, beginning in 1978, … more

6/30/22

Pope Francis House in Yonkers Will Be Home for Army Sergeant’s Family [Photo gallery]

Maria R. Bastone | 9/16/15

Deacon William Alvarado

Deacon William Alvarado, who served at St. Columba’s parish in Hopewell Junction for 42 years, died June 19 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He was 85. Deacon Alvarado was at St. … more

6/30/22

Father Thomas J. Burns, M.M.

Father Thomas J. Burns, M.M., a missioner to Peru for 48 years, died June 18 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. He was 79. Father Burns was in Peru, 1996-2019 and 1969-1994, serving in … more

6/30/22

SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS—The wet skies did not deter students of St. Mary’s School in Fishkill on their first day of school Sept. 6. Above, principal Tom Hamilton gladly accepts supplies from parents dropping off their children near the entrance of the pre-K to grade school in Dutchess County. In the background, Father Joseph Blenkle, the pastor of St. Mary, Mother of the Church, joins the first-day activity.

Building Community Begins With Faith at Fishkill Catholic School

Principal Tom Hamilton of St. Mary’s School in Fishkill sounded ready for the opening day of school even before the Labor Day weekend began. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/7/22

A Transcendent Realism

Upon entering The Met’s Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents exhibit, one glimpses, on a far wall in a gallery … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 6/29/22

A banner showing Blessed John Paul is unveiled on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Francis leads the beatification of the late pope in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 4.

Blessed John Paul I, ‘the Smiling Pope,’ Showed God’s Goodness, Pope Says

Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise. “Our new blessed lived that way: … more

By CAROL GLATZ | 9/7/22