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IN PERSON AND PRINT—Cardinal John O’Connor, above, greets jubilant Sisters of Life at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in September 1999. At left is the cardinal’s Nov. 2, 1989 From My Viewpoint column in Catholic New York in which the cardinal called for the foundation of the Sisters of Life.

On Nov. 2, 1989, Cardinal John O’Connor penned an unforgettable headline for his weekly column in Catholic New York: “Help Wanted: Sisters of Life.” This small seed planted 33 years … more

By SISTER MARIS STELLA, S.V., and SISTER MARIE VERITAS, S.V. | 11/16/22

Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State

Humanity’s salvation history was forever changed when a poor, devout Jewish girl from Galilee affirmatively said yes to life and set in motion the birth, ministry, sacrificial death and … more

5/18/22

Members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society carry the image of Our Lady from the St. Patrick’s Church in Verplanck to the church hall for blessing by Cardinal Dolan and Father George Oonnoonny, pastor of St. Christopher and St. Patrick, after the cardinal celebrated Mass to mark the 100th anniversary of the society’s Italian feast July 10.

Anniversary Feast

Members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society carried the image of Our Lady from the St. Patrick’s Church in Verplanck to the church hall for blessing by Cardinal Dolan and Father George … more

7/13/22

Sister James David McDonough, O.P.

Sister James David McDonough, O.P., a longtime school teacher and administrator, died Aug. 25 in Siena Hall at Dominican Convent in Sparkill. She was 95.Sister James David’s tenure as an … more

9/8/22

Sister Virginia Joy, S.V., director of the archdiocesan Respect Life Office, emphasizes a point during her keynote presentation at the Feminine Genius brunch Nov. 12 at the Sonesta in White Plains.

Feminine Genius Celebrated at Respect Life Brunch in White Plains

Sister Virginia Joy, S.V., director of the archdiocese’s Respect Life Office, was the keynote speaker at the seventh Feminine Genius Brunch Nov. 12 in White Plains. More than 200 women gathered … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 11/16/22

Overall view of the packed gym where it was estimated 1,600 attended the rally.

Staten Islanders Turn Out to Push for Education Tax Credit [Photo gallery]

A rally was held in support of the Education Investment Tax Credit (EITC). more

Mary DiBiase Blaich | 3/5/15

Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general for the archdiocese and a graduate of Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, poses with students from that school at a May 16 Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for graduating seniors at Catholic high schools in the archdiocese.

Class of 2022

Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass on May 16 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for graduating seniors at Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. Another cathedral Mass for graduating seniors was … more

5/18/22

The Dobbs Decision and Its Aftermath

An exercise of raw judicial power” is the way Justice Byron White … more

By AUXILIARY BISHOP PETER J. BYRNE | 7/13/22

Father John F. Wymes, M.M.

Father John F. Wymes, M.M., who was a missioner to Africa for many years, died Aug. 19 at the Assisted Living Unit at Maryknoll in Ossining. He was 94. Most of his decades of mission service was … more

9/8/22

CHURCH AND COUNTRY—An honor guard salutes during the 10:15 a.m. Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Nov. 6 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral five days before Veterans Day.

Catholic Veterans Remembered at Cathedral Mass

Cardinal Dolan acknowledged gratitude “for the company of our beloved veterans” assembled during the Nov. 6 Mass he celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They were a reminder … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/16/22

HONRANDO MARIA—La estatua réplica de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes fue presentada el 1 de mayo bajo ese título de María durante la misa en la parroquia de Santa Cruz en el Bronx. Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes es patrona de España, la República Dominicana y otros países latinoamericano. La parroquia tiene una gran población dominicana.

Devoción de Feligreses a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Trae Estatua a la Parroquia de la Santa Cruz en el Bronx

Maribel Taveras, feligresa de la Santa Cruz en el Bronx, se siente honrada de haber participado en los arreglos para una réplica de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes hecha para su … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/18/22

CNY Earns Its Most-Ever Honors in Catholic Press Awards, Including Third Place for General Excellence

Catholic New York went out a big winner in the annual Catholic Press Awards program by taking third place in General Excellence Newspaper Division, part of a slew of 17 awards, the most in … more

7/13/22

Sister Francis Goguen, F.S.P.

Sister Francis Goguen, F.S.P., who served at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Home in the Bronx for 10 years, died Aug. 17 at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry. She was 90. Sister Francis was at … more

9/8/22

Atento miembros de los fieles durante la misa.

El Arzobispo de San Juan Celebra la Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia

Arzobispo Roberto González Nieves, O.F.M., de San Juan, Puerto Rico, dijo a los fieles dentro de la Catedral de San Patricio que estaba lleno de alegría de visitar Nueva York … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

Cardinal Dolan converses with Father Karol Jarząbek, O.S.P.P.E., the pastor, outside the church after the parish’s 150th jubilee Mass May 8.

St. Stanislaus Shines as ‘Beacon of Polish Religion, Tradition’ in East Village

As St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr parish in Manhattan’s East Village celebrates its 150th jubilee, it remains close in charity and prayer to the people of Ukraine who have endured relentless … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/18/22

Sister Barbara Frances Barr, M.M.

Sister Barbara Frances Barr, M.M., who served in Bolivia for 37 years, died Aug. 27 at Maryknoll Sisters Center in Ossining. She was 94. Sister Barbara was in Bolivia, 1993-1998, 1972-1990, … more

9/8/22

What’s in a Name? Quite a Lot, Actually

The following memo was written to then-Father Edwin F. O’Brien, the director of communications for the archdiocese, by Gerald M. Costello, the founding editor in chief of Catholic New York, on … more

11/16/22

JOURNEY—Reflective scene in stained glass depicts depicts the Three Wise Men visiting the newborn King.

Christmas Around the Archdiocese [Photo gallery]

Christmas Around the Archdiocese more

VIDEO: CYO Cross Country [Video]

The CYO New York Cross Country Championships were held at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Here is a video from the meet. more

12/6/19

New York Bishops Recommit to Pro-life Outreach, Ask All Catholics to Join Them

The Catholic bishops of New York state said May 12 that regardless of what the U.S. Supreme Court decides about Roe v. Wade in its final ruling on the Dobbs case from Mississippi, "abortion in New … more

5/18/22