Catholic New York

Floats and marchers parade up Fifth Avenue during the Columbus Day Parade Oct. 11.

Italian American Heritage Hailed at Columbus Mass, Parade

Father Anthony Sorgie opened his homily at the 44th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with a story many Italian Americans can relate to. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/21/21

Film Festival Honor for ‘Pray’ Documentary on Father Patrick Peyton

“Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton” this week received a bronze medal for Original Music in the Crafts: Films/Production category at the 59th annual New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The score was composed by Grant Fonda. more

10/15/21

Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, is pictured in an undated photo.The Diocese of Assisi says an estimated 117,000 pilgrims have visited the tomb of Blessed Acutis since his beatification in October 2020.

Pilgrims Flock to Beatified Teen’s Tomb in Assisi Ahead of Feast Day

Thousands of pilgrims have flocked to the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old Italian teenager whose use of technology to spread devotion to the Eucharist prompted Pope Francis to hail him as a role model for young people today. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 10/14/21

Bishop Praises Biden Administration Efforts on Refugee Admissions

The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration Oct. 11 praised a plan by President Joe Biden to raise the refugee cap to 125,000 for fiscal year 2022. more

By RHINA GUIDOS | 10/13/21

Pope John Paul I, who served as pope for 33 days in 1978, is seen in this photo released by the Vatican Dec. 7, 2010, to highlight the restoration of its photo archive. Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, clearing the way for his beatification.

Recognizing Miracle, Pope Clears Way for Beatification of John Paul I

Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, clearing the way for his beatification. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 10/13/21

Pope Francis celebrates a Mass to open the process that will lead up to the assembly of the world Synod of Bishops in 2023, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 10.

By Listening to Holy Spirit, Synod Can Be Process of Healing, Pope Says

A synod calls on everyone to become experts in “the art of encounter” in a way that is uplifting and transformative, Pope Francis said, formally opening the process leading up to the assembly of the Synod of Bishops in 2023. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 10/12/21

The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network have published a free e-book designed to help families pray the rosary together. This is the cover of the e-book.

Vatican Offers Free E-Book for Family Rosary

The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network have a gift for families for the month of October, which is traditionally dedicated to the rosary. more

10/12/21

Pope, Religious Leaders Plead for Peace, Compassion, Care for the Earth

Standing in front of Rome’s Colosseum, Pope Francis called on members of all the world’s religions to be courageous enough to set aside self-centeredness and instead live with true and active compassion for the victims of war and poverty and for the earth. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 10/8/21

Pope Will Not Attend Climate Summit in Glasgow

Pope Francis will not be going to the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, as he had hoped. more

10/8/21

Scott Hahn Delivers ‘Family’ Talk at St. Joseph’s Seminary

Dr. Scott Hahn, the noted theologian and evangelist, kept it all in the family—the Holy Family, that is—in his public lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, Oct. 1. Acknowledging … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/7/21

During Respect Life Month, Archdiocese of New York Begins Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative

The Archdiocese of New York is embarking on a major youth suicide prevention initiative beginning during Respect Life Month in October. One of the principal components organizers are … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/7/21

Hahn speaks with attendees following his talk.

Scott Hahn Delivers ‘Family’ Talk at St. Joseph’s Seminary

Dr. Scott Hahn, the noted theologian and evangelist, kept it all in the family—the Holy Family, that is—in his public lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, Oct. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/7/21

AFTER THE STORM—The interior of St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity Church in Mamaroneck is pictured Sept. 12, nearly two weeks after Hurricane Ida swept into town.

Mamaroneck Parish Rises to Restore What Was Lost in Ida’s Path

Hurricane Ida swept into St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity parish in Mamaroneck last month and unleashed a torrent on the church—rendering it unusable at this time—and numerous homes in the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/7/21

Cardinal Dolan greets members of the FDNY who protect and serve the people of New York following the annual Guardian Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Oct. 1.

Cardinal Gives Thanks for Guardians at Cathedral Mass

The annual Guardian Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral provided the opportunity for an early celebration of the Feast of Guardian Angels as well as to honor and say thank you to police officers, … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/7/21

NEW PRESIDENT—Father Brian J. Shanley, O.P., was formally invested as president of St. John’s University during a Sept. 24 ceremony at Carnesecca Arena on the university’s main campus in Queens. His tenure as St. John’s president began Feb. 1. Father Shanley is the 18th president in the Vincentian-run university’s 151-year history. A Dominican priest, he served for 15 years as president of Providence College in Rhode Island before coming to St. John’s.

New St. John's President

Father Brian J. Shanley, O.P., was formally invested as president of St. John’s University during a Sept. 24 ceremony at Carnesecca Arena on the university’s main campus in Queens. His … more

10/7/21

Letter From State’s Bishops to Senators Schumer and Gillibrand About Radical Federal Abortion Bill

Following is the text of a letter sent from Cardinal Dolan and the Diocesan Bishops of New York state to U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand regarding the so-called “Women’s … more

10/7/21

Cardinal Dolan offers a prayer before blessing and dedicating the new Burke Catholic Academy for students in grades 6 to 8 on the campus of John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen Sept. 24.

School Blessing

Cardinal Dolan offered a prayer before blessing and dedicating the new Burke Catholic Academy for students in grades 6 to 8 on the campus of John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen Sept. … more

10/7/21

The cardinal visits with young students and staff in a classroom.

Cardinal's Visit

Cardinal Dolan distributed Communion at the Mass he celebrated during his visit to St. John’s School in Goshen Sept. 24. more

10/7/21

Renovated Student Center Opens at STAC

St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) in Sparkill held a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the renovated Romano Student Alumni Center Sept. 21. College president Ken Daly and Rose Werner … more

10/7/21

‘Health of Nations’ Conference at Fordham Urges Addressing Social Disparities

At a conference on the “Health of Nations,” Sir Angus Deaton, the 2015 Nobel Laureate in Economics, said “we have a clear and moral obligation” to better address social and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/7/21