Catholic New York

Learning From Horton: Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

Dr. Seuss’ fourth book was published in 1940 and met with critical acclaim. It features an elephant whose large ears and long trunk provided the ideal infrastructure for the artist’s distinct … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 3/10/21

La Fe de José

Como es de conocimiento público, el papa Francisco ha declarado, en el ámbito eclesial de la Iglesia universal, el presente año 2021 como “Año de san José”, al cumplirse los ciento cincuenta … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 3/10/21

What College Students Give Up for Lent

On Ash Wednesday I asked a random group of undergrads to name the one thing that would be most difficult to give up for … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 2/28/21

A Man of Few Words, St. Joseph Has Much to Say to Today’s Catholic Men (and Women)

Cardinal Dolan will consecrate the Archdiocese of New York to St. Joseph on the saint’s feast day, Friday, March 19. The consecration will take place during a Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, … more

By JOHN WOODS | 2/24/21

Alone Like the Lord

It was just a year ago that Covid-19 became big news in the United States and changed our lives. Soon we were wearing masks everywhere and trying to put at least six feet of distance between … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 2/24/21

Exodus, Lent and Becoming a True Nation

Ten years ago, I began a most extraordinary Lent by walking up the Aventine Hill to the Basilica of Santa Sabina on the first day of the Roman station church pilgrimage—an eight-week journey that … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 2/24/21

We Are Sinners. Now’s the Time to Do Something About It

Sorry to bring it up. If not now, during Lent, when? I’m talking about sin. We Catholics are often criticized as “hung up” on sin, guilt ridden, oppressed, negative, beating ourselves up … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 2/24/21

Confíe en Dios, no en los ‘Príncipes’

Hace un par de semanas, justo después de la investidura de nuestro nuevo presidente, fui invitado al agradable programa de radio semanal, “El rabino y el reverendo”, con mis amigos el rabino … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 2/24/21

El Silencio de José

Los relatos evangélicos no nos han transmitido ni una sola palabra dicha por José, lo cual no deja de llamarnos la atención. Hubiéramos querido tener algunas frases suyas. Muchos se preguntarán … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 2/24/21

New St. John’s University President Eager to Share in Learning

Father Brian Shanley, O.P., began his service as president of St. John’s University exactly as the big snowstorm hit New York a couple weeks ago. “I was two for two in snow days,” he … more

By JOHN WOODS | 2/10/21

The Grace of Conversion

A couple of weeks ago, the Church throughout the world celebrated the feast of the conversion of the apostle Paul. I think we are all familiar with the famous account where Paul while on the road to … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 2/10/21

Seeing Scriptures Anew Can Bring Lenten Hope

Flannery O’Connor, the American Catholic southern gothic writer, once said, “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” That line has always resonated with me, but … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 2/10/21

Celebrating Sculptor 'Edmonia Lewis’ Deep Calling

I was practically driven to Rome,” Edmonia Lewis told The New York Times in 1878 upon her return to the Manhattan church of the Rev. Henry Highland Garnet. Ms. Lewis said she had been driven away … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 2/10/21

La Paternidad de San José

Como hemos escrito en otra columna, los evangelios nos presentan dos genealogías de Jesús. La genealogía de Mateo es descendente: parte de Abraham hasta llegar a Jesús (Cf., Mt 1, 2-16); mientras … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 2/10/21

Place Your Trust in God, Not ‘Princes’

A couple weeks ago, right after the inauguration of our new president, I was a guest on the enjoyable weekly radio show, “The Rabbi and the Rev,” with my friends Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and the … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 2/10/21

An Unwavering Commitment to Life in a Time of Change

It’s normal for us to hear from pro-life leaders right around the March for Life in Washington, D.C., which coincides with the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. As many readers know, this … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/27/21

Are We Valentine Conscious or Unconscious?

St. Thomas Aquinas distinguished between two concepts called “acts of humans” as opposed to “human acts.” At first blush this may sound like semantics, but when we understand his reasoning we … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 1/27/21

When an Obituary Becomes a Prayer

I’ve never had to write an obituary. I realize how fortunate that makes me. As a professional writer, I’ve imagined what it would be like to write one. Perhaps that’s morbid, but it’s a … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 1/27/21

Father Maciej Zięba, O.P. (1954-2020)

A wretched year came to a sorrowful end when Father Maciej Zięba, O.P., died in his native Wrocław, Poland, on Dec. 31. The birthplace of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Wrocław was also the home of St. … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 1/27/21

All Our Children Deserve the Best, Healthiest Schools

I needed that! Last week, I visited the Father Vincent Capodanno Academy, an excellent Catholic elementary school on Staten Island. While I often happily visit one of our grade or high schools, … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 1/27/21