Catholic New York

Good or Bad Nations Do Not Exist Since Wickedness Is Everywhere, Pope Says

There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” nation because wickedness can be found everywhere, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 4/26/22

Ukrainian refugees in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, walk toward a registration center for internally displaced people April 21 after arriving in a small convoy that crossed through a territory held by Russian forces.

Bishops Back Administration’s ‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Refugee Initiative

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of its Committee on Migration have voiced their support for the Biden administration’s “Uniting for Ukraine” initiative to welcome Ukrainian refugees coming to the United States. more

4/25/22

People walk past a residential building heavily damaged in Mariupol, Ukraine, April 21.

Ukrainian Churches Call for Supervised Evacuation of Mariupol

The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations called on every Russian religious figure, regardless of confessional affiliation, to make public and private requests to Russian authorities to organize the evacuation of civilians and wounded defenders of Mariupol. more

4/22/22

Vicki Thorn, founder of the post-abortion healing ministry Project Rachel, is seen in this undated photo.

Vicki Thorn, Founded Post-Abortion Healing Ministry Project Rachel

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki said the life and work of Project Rachel founder Vicki Thorn, who died unexpectedly April 20, stand “as a living testimony to an unwavering and unconditional defense of life at all stages, and to the mercy of God’s love.” more

4/22/22

A priest prays during a funeral for Yuri Kushnir, who died when a Russian rocket hit a tire fitting shop, in Novoyavorivsk, Ukraine, April 20.

Pope, Vatican Back U.N. Appeal for Easter Truce in Ukraine

Pope Francis and the Vatican are urging world leaders to listen to the people’s cry for peace, and they have backed an appeal by the head of the United Nations for an Easter truce in Ukraine. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 4/22/22

Texas Bishops Call Execution of Death-Row Inmate an ‘Act of Vengeance’

On April 21, Texas executed a 78-year-old inmate, Carl Buntion, by lethal injection shortly after the governor of Tennessee temporarily blocked the execution of a 72-year-old prisoner, Oscar Smith, citing issues with preparations of the lethal drugs to be used. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 4/22/22

Pope Says No Trip to Kyiv, Meeting With Russian Patriarch Canceled

The Vatican will never stop its diplomatic efforts to mediate an end to the war against Ukraine, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 4/22/22

Synod Online Listening Session Set for May 4

During Lent, more than 2,000 people representing the 12 deaneries of the archdiocese gathered in person with fellow parishioners to pray and provide Synodal input at the Synod listening sessions. There was one in-person session per deanery. more

4/14/22

A little girl prays before an image of Blessed Carlo Acutis, top, during an evening gathering April 7 featuring Holy Hour, Mass and veneration at St. Rita of Cascia Church in the Bronx.

Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Love for the Eucharist Stressed at Bronx Mass, Faithful Venerate His Relic

At St. Rita of Cascia Church in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass featuring a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis that will be part of the National Eucharistic Revival in the United States. more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/8/22

Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen recite the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude, which has been on a pilgrimage stop since the first week of March, is pictured next to the Ukrainian flag.

Russia, Ukraine Consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cardinal Dolan led the faithful of the archdiocese in joining the Universal Church’s consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/5/22

Cardinal Dolan listens intently as Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia addresses the media at St. Patrick's Cathedral March 24 about the war in Ukraine and efforts by the U.S. Church to assist refugees and other displaced persons in Ukraine. The day marked one month since the war began when Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24.

Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Calls War in Ukraine ‘Transformational Moment’ for World

The day before Pope Francis and the world’s Catholic bishops offer a prayer of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a leading Ukrainian Catholic archbishop in the United States called the war in Ukraine “a transformational moment for the world.” more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/25/22

HOLY HOUR—Then-Father Joseph A. Espaillat reverently holds a monstrance during Holy Hour last May at the 2021 New York Catholic Youth Day at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Bronx, where he is pastor. He spoke to the youths about the importance of seeing the Light of Christ.

God Uses New Bishop as ‘Instrument to Reach the Young’

Whether through mainstream Youth Ministry gatherings or unconventional street-smart get-togethers, many people in the Archdiocese of New York understand newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/14/22

Then-Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan greets his proud mother, Shirley Dolan, at the beginning of his Installation Mass as Archbishop of New York April 15, 2009 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, 93, ‘Dear Mom’ of Cardinal Dolan

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, the mother of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and the matriarch of the Dolan family, “went home to the Lord” March 12, Cardinal Dolan said. Mrs. Dolan was 93. more

3/13/22

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat celebrates his ordination to the episcopacy with those dear to them during a reception at Cathedral High School in the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan following the ordination Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 1.

Reception Attendees Express Rousing Approval of New Auxiliaries

Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Gerald Walsh arrived at a reception for New York’s new auxiliary bishops, Bishop John Bonnici and Bishop Joseph Espaillat, with the same content expression he exhibited … more

BY CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE AND ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/10/22

Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of New York

Following is a listing of the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York along with their episcopal responsibilities: Bishop John Bonnici Pastor of SS. John and Paul, Pastor of St. … more

3/10/22

Synod Listening Sessions Set During Lent

Synod listening sessions have been set in the 12 deaneries of the archdiocese during Lent. All of the deaneries had set their dates as of Tuesday, March 8, and 10 had also announced their … more

3/10/22

Father Espaillat spoke about the chains of sin and how Christ can break those chains.

Bishop Espaillat Initiated Successful Plan to Spread Good News

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat has evangelized people with Jesus and the Gospel at archdiocesan parish missions during his time as a leader of the archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/10/22

Bishop-elect John Bonnici greets a young parishioner at St. Augustine’s Church in Larchmont Feb. 6.

Those Who Know Bishop Bonnici Say He Brings People Together

Deacon Peter Reynolds knew this day would come and was thrilled to be part of it at the ordination Mass for Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 1. “I told him over … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/10/22

ANSWERING THE CALL—Father John Bonnici shows his gratitude as he is congratulated by Cardinal John O’Connor, who ordained him to the priesthood June 22, 1991, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Moral Theology Background Serves Him Well as Life, Family Advocate

Moral theology, Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici believes, “is a wonderful discipline and study; it really touches people at very personal moments in their lives—from the moment of conception until … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 3/10/22

Yonkers St. Patrick’s Parade Returns March 19

The 65th Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m., on McLean Avenue in Yonkers. The parade will follow an 11 a.m. Mass in the St. Barnabas High School … more

3/10/22