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Brother Seán D. Sammon, F.M.S.

Brother Seán D. Sammon, F.M.S., former superior general of the Institute of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, died Sept. 9 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. He was 74.Brother Sammon … more

8/22/22

Father Richard S. Czajkowski, M.M.

Father Richard S. Czajkowski, M.M., who was a missioner to Japan for 37 years, died Sept. 6 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. He was 88. Father Czajkowski served in Japan, 2017, … more

8/22/22

At Our Lady of Pity on Staten Island, a contingent of Catholics attend the Staten Island Deanery’s three-hour Synod listening session April 2.

Report Submitted on Archdiocesan Synod Findings

A report from the Synod listening sessions held across the archdiocese in the spring has been submitted to the Synod team of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 7/18/22

Father Urbano Rodrigues

Father Urbano Rodrigues, parochial vicar of St. Lucy’s parish in the Bronx since 2017, died Sept. 9. He was 55. A Parish Requiem Mass was offered Sept. 18, with Cardinal Dolan as celebrant. … more

9/23/22

Sister Anne Gallo, C.S.JB.

Sister Anne Gallo, C.S.JB., who served on Staten Island for 37 years, died Sept. 12 at Providence Rest Nursing Home in the Bronx. She was 88. Sister Anne served on Staten Island in the … more

9/23/22

Catholic High School Guide 2022

9/23/22

Daddy’s Midnight Pass

To promote their well-rounded education, a prestigious university in New York encouraged undergrads to enroll in extracurricular activities. These included team sports, study clubs, culturally … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 5/27/22

Lo que nos Enseña la Iglesia sobre el Demonio

Los Padres de la Iglesia tuvieron que vigilar contra posibles contaminaciones del … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 7/27/22

Cardinal Tagle to Offer Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Marking 40 Years of San Lorenzo Ruiz Devotion

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will celebrate a Mass marking the 40th anniversary of San Lorenzo Ruiz devotion in the United States at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m. more

5/22/22

Why Today’s Parish Priests Need St. Jean-Marie Vianney

Who is your patron saint? We Catholics appreciate and rely on our patron saints as role models, … more

By AUXILIARY BISHOP EDMUND J. WHALEN | 7/27/22

The Irrepressible, Irreplaceable Midge Decter

About two-thirds of the way through the fine 1992 film, “A League of Their Own,” star catcher Dottie Hinson … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 7/27/22

A Painting and a Prayer

Like many other Catholics, I subscribe to a monthly prayer book that contains the Order of… more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 7/27/22

Out of Oppression, Iraqi Archbishop Builds Up His Local Church

You only have to follow the news to see the devastating effects of the persecution of Christians … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/27/22

Quien Más Ama, Más Se le Perdona

San Lucas, en su Evangelio, destaca más que los otros evangelios la misericordia del Señor, por ello es considerado como “El Evangelio de la misericordia” y también como “El Evangelio del … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 6/1/22

Cardinal Dolan receives assistance from Joe Long, right, director of children’s faith formation, at the Confirmation Mass for Young People with Special Needs last month at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also shown is Deacon James Bello.

In Changing Culture, Youth Faith Formation Team Seeks to ‘Boldly Form Disciples’

At the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan, Ela Milewska and her dedicated youth faith formation team seek to implement and oversee youth programs and activities to “boldly form … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

Holy Spirit Is With Us Now, Too

One of the bonuses of this radiant Easter season is our Bible readings at Mass from the Acts of the Apostles. This book of the Bible was written by St. Luke the Evangelist, the inspired author of the … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 6/1/22

POPE’S PRESENCE—Pope Francis greets a woman during a meeting with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at Maskwacis, Alberta, July 25.

In Canada, Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Residential Schools

The first step of Pope Francis' "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada involved him returning two pairs of children's moccasins. The little shoes were not among the Indigenous artifacts held in the … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/27/22

Feminine and Modest: Designing a Better Swimsuit

For years, Catherine Huss’ twin passions were evident: faith and fashion. The 30-year-old Catholic never felt that her faith was at odds with her penchant for apparel. But the career path she … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 6/1/22

Cardinal Dolan presides at the opening of Forty Hours Devotion at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in LaGrangeville July 12. At left is Deacon Anthony Cirone, permanent deacon of the parish, and on right is Deacon Zachary Alspaugh, a transitional deacon on summer assignment at St. Kateri. The 5 p.m. Mass was concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, retired Auxiliary Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, Father Joseph McLafferty, pastor of St. Kateri and dean of Dutchess and Putnam counties, Father John Wilson, parochial vicar of the parish, and other priests of the deanery.

St. Kateri Feast, Eucharistic Revival Link Faithful in LaGrangeville

The pastor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in LaGrangeville is grateful for the participation of the faithful in the parish’s Forty Hours Devotion that concluded on the namesake saint’s feast … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 7/27/22

Retired Sisters’ Cooperation at Marian Woods Is Model

The religious sisters from six communities now living in retirement at Marian Woods in Hartsdale offer a unique brand of prayerful service to each other and those they encounter. Cardinal Dolan … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/1/22