Catholic New York

Educando Nuestros Jóvenes Católicos en la Fe

En mi última columna cubrió la apertura del año para nuestras escuelas católicas, que fue saludable, segura, y alentadora, y para nadie fue una sorpresa, ya que hicimos lo mismo hace un año. En … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 9/22/21

A Bold Catholic Investment in Inner-City Education

It’s a safe bet that “Mother Mary Lange” is not a household name in most U.S. Catholic circles. That unhappy state of affairs may change, though, thanks to a courageous initiative … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 9/17/21

A Promising Sign for Fall

As far as signs of progress go, the Out and About listings in this issue of Catholic New York might not be on many people’s Top Ten list, but they are on mine. There are about a dozen listings for … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/8/21

Old Wounds, New Fears, Endless Faith

This month’s column marks 20 years of Life Lines in Catholic New York. I remember well my first column, about my then-4-year-old son, Noah, and his nature camp experiences. Except, when that first … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 9/8/21

The Hidden Power of Play: How to Be Young at Heart

Every fall the push to do more intensifies. Sharpen your pencil and dig in. Produce more, study more, socialize more, exercise more, volunteer more. The calendar becomes the battlefield, its … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 9/8/21

‘PROPHET OF HOPE’—An oil on panel entitled “Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century” is seen in this undated photo. Dante’s "Divine Comedy" is perhaps the most powerful depiction of the transcendent in Western literature.

Dante in Exile

Dante Alighieri died 700 years ago, on Sept. 14, 1321, just one year after completing the Divine Comedy. The years leading up to his death were tumultuous, marked by a long exile from his home city … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 9/8/21

¿Es Posible Amar a Dios Desinteresadamente?

En el prólogo del libro de Job se nos describe la situación inicial de Job antes de ser sometido a la prueba. Era un hombre bendecido de Dios: poseía tierras, familia, ganados en abundancia. En el … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 9/8/21

A Fresh Start, the Catholic School Way

It’s time for uniforms, backpacks, books, laptops, peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches, and masks! Yes, it’s back-to-school! A blessed fresh academic year to our students, teachers, principals, … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 9/8/21

Finding and Losing God on 9/11

Accounts abound of how individuals found faith in God on September 11, 2001. But some people, including some young people, lost their faith that day. Before his final interview for a lucrative … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 9/1/21

Two Very Different Public Witnesses

Early on Saturday morning, Aug. 14, I drove into Brooklyn for a story. That’s not a normal occurrence because Brooklyn and Queens form the neighboring Diocese of Brooklyn, which is outside Catholic … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/25/21

Scandal, Sex and the Truth

When I heard that there was some kind of political trouble in our state capital, my first thought was, “Oh, the Albany follies.” I did not realize right away what kind of folly it was, and how … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 8/25/21

A Church in Mission or a Church in Meetings?

On the Solemnity of Christ the King in 2013, Pope Francis completed the work of the 2012 Synod of Bishops with the apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), issuing a ringing … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 8/25/21

Even ‘the Good Old Days’ Weren’t Problem-Free

"Oh, for the good old days!” Do you say that a lot? I admit I sure do. In the midst of all the troubles in the world—the devastation in Haiti, the violence in Afghanistan, the despair of … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/25/21

Esperanza y Retribución en el Nuevo Testamento

Como hemos explicado en nuestra anterior columna, es a finales del Antiguo Testamento que la esperanza en la resurrección (y una justicia ultraterrena) se convierte en una respuesta más razonable … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 8/25/21

Incluso ‘los Buenos Viejos Tiempos’ no Estaban Libres de Problemas

Oh, por los buenos viejos tiempos!" ¿Dices eso mucho? Les admito que yo sí. En medio de todos los problemas del mundo: la devastación en Haití, la violencia en Afganistán, la … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/25/21

Returning to Beirut a Year After the Blast

Speaking to Msgr. Peter Vaccari Monday, just a day after his return from Lebanon where he visited the port of Beirut so devastated in the powerful explosion that rocked the city and surrounding area … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/11/21

Life Is Just Beginning: Expansion at Any Age

I submitted two articles tonight, and moments after I hit send, I was struck by the parallel. Sure, they both involved retired Catholics. But in my focus on the specifics of their work—the … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 8/11/21

Esperanza y Retribución en el Antiguo Testamento

En el antiguo judaísmo se pensaba que la bendición de Dios se concreta en esta vida, pues no se creía en la resurrección o en una pervivencia del alma más allá de la muerte física del hombre. … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 8/11/21

Making an Example of Mary

I’m going to make an example out of you!” Usually, hearing those words, we figure someone is in big trouble. The one uttering those words, most of the time through clenched teeth, wants to … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/11/21

Farewell to Our Founding Editor

Last week was a sad one at Catholic New York as we said goodbye to founding Editor in Chief Gerald M. Costello, who is remembered fondly for establishing Catholic New York 40 years ago and leading … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/29/21