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The Stellabotte, who celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary Jan. 21 are the longest-married couple in the archdiocese. They are pictured on their wedding day in 1945.
72 Years of Patience, Prayer And Faith for the Stellabottes
Anthony and Teresa Stellabotte attributed their longevity in life and marriage to patience, prayer and faith. The parishioners of St. Ann’s on Staten Island have been married 72 years, … more
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Msgr. Peter Finn, dean of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed Sacrament parish, offers Corpus Christi Mass June 3 at Holy Family Church on Staten Island.
Quarter of a Century In Reverent Adoration
A Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic procession followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament commemorated 25 years of Perpetual Adoration for Our Lady of the Eucharist Perpetual Adoration Chapel … more
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Daniel Solares, izquierda, Krismely Garcia y Christopher Rivera eran entre los 125 delegados del Encuentro Región 2 (Estado de Nueva York) quien atendieron el V Encuentro Nacional, 20-23 de septiembre, en Grapevine, Texas. Solares es del Diócesis de Albany, y Srta. Garcia y Rivera viven el en Archidiócesis de Nueva York. Ellos se unieron con mas que 700 delegados en la Cena de Encuentro Entre Los Obispos y Jóvenes Adultos.
En V Encuentro Nacional, Jóvenes Adultos de Nueva York Tienen Esperanza
Fueron cuatro días de fe. Fueron cuatro días de esperanza. También fueron cuatro días de amor, por la Iglesia, los sacramentos y el viaje sagrado buscando un encuentro con Cristo. El V Encuentro … more
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An Indonesian man stands in front of his destroyed house Dec. 24 after a tsunami hit two islands. Indonesian authorities asked people to avoid the coast in areas where the tsunami killed more than 400 people.
CRS Working in Indonesia to Assess Needs of Tsunami Survivors
Catholic Relief Services is working with local partners to help determine the greatest needs of survivors of Indonesia’s Dec. 22 tsunami, said Yenni Suryani, country manager for the U.S. agency in … more
The Because We Can Sports basketball championship game begins with a jump ball at the CYO Center at Port Richmond on Staten Island Feb. 24. The game ended in a tie.
Coaches Share Love for Sports With Special Needs Players on Staten Island
Sal Fabozzi used his passion for basketball to create opportunities in athletics for young athletes with special needs by starting Because We Can Sports on Staten Island. “I love the expressions … more
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Kayleigh Mahoney, who along with her classmates received the sacrament of First Holy Communion May 5, places a flower at the base of a statue of the Blessed Mother at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point during a May Crowning ceremony on Mothers’ Day, May 13.
Full of Grace
Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist at the 11:30 a.m. liturgy on Mothers’ Day, May 13, at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point. To his left is Deacon Philip Marino. At … more
Holding a miniature statue, is Robert Fitkin, who received the Good Shepherd Award. Recipients of the Terence Cardinal Cooke Award included Tom Scheuring and, to his right, Janis Batewell. At far right is Sister Joan Curtin, C.N.D., director of the Catechetical Office and, at far left, Ela Milewska, executive director of the Office of Youth Faith Fcatechists conferred the Catechetical Medal of Honor for 25 years or more of service.ormation.
Ceremony Recognizes Catechists for Generous Years of Service
The archdiocesan Catechetical Office recently honored catechists and directors/coordinators of religious education who have achieved milestones in the certification process. The annual Certification … more
Restoring Dignity Is Catholic Relief Services’ 75-Year Mission
As Catholic Relief Services staffers and supporters spent an evening marking 75 years of service in the world, one word recurred: dignity. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, who was chairman of the CRS … more
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50 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD—Cardinal Dolan joins the priests of the archdiocese who are marking their golden jubilees this year at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan, where they concelebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving May 10. Front row, from left: Msgr. Thomas Gilleece, Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat, Msgr. Joseph Penna, Msgr. James Moore and Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Walsh. Back row, from left: Msgr. Joseph Martin, Msgr. Thomas Kelly, Father James Borstelmann, Cardinal Dolan, Father Martin Biglin, Father Peter Bannan and Msgr. William Foley. Not pictured, Father Virgilio Competente, Father Karl Bauer, Father John Durkin and Msgr. John Meier.
Fifteen Priests Celebrate Golden Anniversaries
Fifteen priests of the archdiocese are celebrating their golden anniversaries this year. Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving with them at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan May … more
The “Feel Good Story” category made a promising debut at this year’s Eddy Awards. The winning entry from St. Denis-St. Columba School in Hopewell Junction appears on monitors during the ceremony May 18 at ITV Studios on the campus of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie.
Judging by Eddy Awards, the Future Is in ‘Good Hands’
Informative, entertaining and with many people, young and older, filled with gratitude. That was the scene May 18 during the 45th annual Eddy Awards at ITV Studios on the campus of St. Joseph’s … more
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BEAUTY OF BUTTONS—Art teacher Jill Holmes, center in photo with students, guided more than 70 students in the school beautification project. Principal Joanne Kelly is at far left.
Mary and Baby Jesus Welcome All to New Rochelle School
At Holy Family School in New Rochelle, a newly constructed image of the Madonna and Child, made almost entirely of buttons, is on display. It is the creative work of Mrs. Jill Holmes, who came on … more
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25 YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD—Cardinal Dolan joins the priests of the archdiocese who are marking their silver jubilees this year at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan, where they concelebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving May 10. They are, foreground, Father Robert Dunn; second row, from left, Father Austin Titus, Father Jack Arlotta, Father John Lagiovane, Father John Wroblewski and Father Robert Quarato; back row, from left, Father Dennis Dinan, Father Michael Reilly, Father Thomas Lynch and Father Thomas Collins. Not pictured, Father Miroslaw Pawlaczyk.
Twelve Priests Celebrate Silver Anniversaries
Twelve priests of the archdiocese are celebrating their silver anniversaries this year. Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving with them at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan May … more
Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman, center, welcome 93 Catholic high school seniors they sponsor through the Inner-City Scholarship Fund to Blackstone Group’s headquarters in Manhattan for an early graduation celebration May 17. All the seniors the Schwarzmans sponsor will pursue a post-secondary education. The Schwarzmans have been contributors since 2001 to the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, which annually assists more than 8,000 Catholic school students in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island.
93 Graduating Students Gather to Thank the Schwarzmans
Emily Chavez was given the opportunity to say thank you and reflect back on a long journey that is coming to a close. The St. Jean Baptiste High School senior was among the 93 Catholic high school … more
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The University of Notre Dame Marching Band runs onto the field before a college football game between the Fighting Irish and the University of Michigan at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., Sept. 1. The marching band is known for playing Notre Dame’s “Victory March” fight song at athletic events.
New York Priest Wrote Notre Dame’s Famed ‘Victory March’ Fight Song
The University of Notre Dame has one of the most successful and popular programs in college football. The Fighting Irish football team has a palpable Catholic culture—the famous mural of Christ as … more
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Supreme Court Decision on Contraceptives Called a Win for Religious Freedom
Several organizations praised the U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld Trump administration regulations giving employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their health plans. more
Lydia Cardona talks to her mother, Josefina Lugo Medina, in wheelchair, May 13 at a Mother’s Day reunion at San Vicente de Paul Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, an ArchCare assisted living home in the Bronx. Mrs. Cardona, who lives in Puerto Rico, hadn’t seen her mother, who lives in the nursing home, in more than three years.
ArchCare Enables Joyful Mother’s Day Reunion
Josefina Lugo Medina received an early Mother’s Day gift thanks to ArchCare when she was reunited with her 68-year-old daughter, Lydia Cardona. The two women had not shared an embrace in more … more
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Court Rules In Favor of Employer Exemptions to Contraceptive Coverage
In a 7-2 decision July 8, the Supreme Court upheld regulations by the Trump administration giving employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their health plans. more
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Ordinations 2018
Cardinal Dolan to Ordain 9 Priests at Cathedral May 26 more
Bishop Robert Brucato
When he was named a bishop in 1997, my Uncle Bob chose as his episcopal motto, “My heart is ready, O Lord” (Ps 57:8/108:2). The phrase captures the very essence of this good priest, this … more
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Cardinal Dolan speaks with Coptic Orthodox Christian Pope Tawadros II, center, and Bishop David of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England during a breakfast he hosted Sept. 20.
Cardinal Hosts Coptic Orthodox Pope Visiting New York
During Pope Tawadros II’s visit to the United States, Cardinal Dolan and other Catholic and Christian leaders welcomed the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria in Egypt, to the … more
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