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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

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

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

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]

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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

Paul Asaro wears the gold and silver medals he won last month in Florida at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in this photo with Msgr. Luke Sweeney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Scarsdale, outside the church.

Special Olympian From Scarsdale Parish Meets Challenges in Sports, Life

Paul Asaro is an inspiration for parishioners and his pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scarsdale for overcoming challenges to achieve success. Asaro, 43, won a gold and silver medal … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/13/22

Sister Christina Murray, R.S.H.M.

Sister Christina Murray, R.S.H.M., who served at Marymount Secondary School in Tarrytown for eight years, died Aug. 30 at Marymount Convent in Tarrytown. She was 89. Sister Christina was at … more

9/8/22

NEW FERRY—Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, delivers remarks during the Nov. 4 commissioning ceremony for the Dorothy Day Ferryboat at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. Ms. Day, born 125 years ago on Nov. 8, resided on Staten Island and attended Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in the Tottenville section.

Commissioning of Ferry Boat Recalls Dorothy Day’s Legacy of Peace, Justice

Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, said her grandmother “loved the Staten Island Ferry, so what an honor to have one named after her.” “In these days of global … more

11/16/22

La procesión de entrada incluyó una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia y cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana.

Infantes de la Marina de la República Dominicana Presentan Imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

Cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana presentaron una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia el 3 de julio al padre Enrique Salvo, rector de la Catedral de San … more

7/13/22

On Building a Just Economy

Help for expectant mothers, children and families in general is the focus of this year’s annual Labor Day statement from the U.S. Catholic bishops. It’s something of a departure from the usual … more

9/8/22

“The Apostles said to the Lord, ‘Make our faith greater.’” Luke 17:5 (GNT)

It’s hard to be the one to take action. In most situations we want others to do the hard work, to forge new ground. It’s easier to follow and to be comfortable knowing that someone has … more

By AUXILIARY BISHOP JOSEPH ESPAILLAT | 11/16/22

Iona University students in New Rochelle celebrate following the July 12 announcement that the institution’s name was changed from college to university. From left are Alesandra Payne ’24, Tonian Fullerton ’24, Maria Foley ’23, Brenden Martinez ’24 and Devon Gabriel ’23.

Iona College in New Rochelle Becomes a University

Iona College is now known as Iona University. Founded in 1940 and with more than 50,000 alumni around the world, Iona University celebrated the news July 12 with an unveiling on its New Rochelle … more

7/13/22

Brother Davis, left, joins emcee Keith West Guerrant, Bishop Espaillat, award recipients Nellie and Herbert Thomas Jr., and emcee Mary Lou DeJesus.

Pierre Toussaint Dinner Honors Bishop Espaillat, Married Couple

More than 350 people gathered at the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner to honor three recipients of the Pierre Toussaint Medallion for their “extraordinary leadership” in … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22