Catholic New York

Catholic Schools Open 2020-2021 Online Admissions

The Archdiocese of New York has opened online admissions for the 2020-2021 school year, and will host six open house events at 120 schools across the archdiocese from January through March. more

12/6/19

Cardinal Dolan joins the priests he just ordained in the Lady Chapel after the Mass of Ordination May 25 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. From left, the new priests are Father Gabriel Monahan, C.F.R., Father Ryan Muldoon, Father Joseph Akunaeziri, Father John Figueroa, Father Roger Kwan and Father Walter Genito Jr.

Remember to Thank the Holy Spirit for New Priests, Cardinal Says

At the Mass of Ordination for the six priests he ordained May 25, Cardinal Dolan thanked a litany of people for their presence in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, from bishops, priests and deacons to … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/31/19

Couples renew their marriage vows at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 2. Almost 300 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage this year registered to attend the Mass.

50-Year Couples Renew Wedding Vows at Jubilee Mass

Vincent and Patricia Kain met at a party when they were 13 years old and “something just clicked.” They’ve been together ever since. The parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. … more

50-Year Couples Renew Wedding Vows at Jubilee Mass | 6/5/19

Statement from Cardinal Dolan on the Fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

“I just went next door to our own beloved Cathedral, Saint Patrick’s, to ask the intercession of Notre Dame, our Lady, for the Cathedral at the heart of Paris, and of civilization, now in flames! God preserve this splendid house of prayer, and protect those battling the blaze.” more

4/15/19

Addressing Shortfalls for Schools from Covid, Cardinal Asks Faithful to Contact Elected Officials

Cardinal Dolan is encouraging Catholics in the archdiocese to ask their elected representatives in Congress for assistance to Catholic schools before the school year opens. more

8/7/20

Naomi Nieves, arriba con camisa azul, y otros miembros del Comite de Nuestra Señora de la Providencia del Arquidiocesis de Nueva York, llevan obras de arte religiosas y culturales durante la procesión de entrada en la misa del Desfile del Día Puertorriqueño, el 2 de junio en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Misa del Desfile del Día Puertorriqueño Se Centra en La Fe y La Gratitud

La misa anual del Desfile del Día Puertorriqueño en la Catedral de San Patricio atrajo a cerca de 1.500 personas, incluyendo a Esther Torres, de 69 años, feligresa de la parroquia de Santa Inés … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/5/19

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY—Carla Harris, left, and Linda Jervey sing with the combined choir at the annual Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Feb. 2. The theme for the Mass was “Acknowledging and Celebrating the Important Role of Women In Our Families, Church and Community.”

Black History Month Mass Celebrates Faith, Family

Gospel music resounded throughout St. Patrick’s Cathedral Feb. 2 as an estimated 1,500 black Catholics gathered for the annual Black History Month Mass and the Observance of the National Day of … more

By SOCRATES PALMER JR. | 2/12/20

RECOVERY ASSISTANCE—Staff from archdiocesan Catholic Charities and volunteers with Cáritas de Puerto Rico distribute cash gift cards Feb. 1 to residents in the town of Guanica, Puerto Rico. The distribution site was St. Anthony’s parish. The two women seated at right are Talia Lockspeiser, chief operating officer of archdiocesan Catholic Charities, foreground, and Beatriz Diaz Taveras, executive director of Catholic Charities Community Services.

Catholic Charities Officials Witness Toll of Quakes in Puerto Rico

During a visit to Puerto Rico, administrators from archdiocesan Catholic Charities witnessed sorrow stemming from the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in communities still recovering from … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/12/20

Father Vladimir Chripko, C.O., pastor of St. Paul-St. Ann parish and provost of the New York Oratory of St. Philip Neri, distributes Communion at a Mass celebrating the reopening of the renovated St. Paul’s Church in Congers Aug. 8. Father Chripko also went outside to distribute the Eucharist to the 50 people celebrating the Mass outdoors as only 150 parishioners were permitted in the 1,200-seat church due to social distancing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Beautiful’ St. Paul’s Church in Congers Reopens After Major Renovations

The parish community of St. Paul-St. Ann celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated St. Paul’s Church in Congers Aug. 8 with a Mass and blessing offered by Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the archdiocese. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/12/20

YOUNG LEADERS—Sebastian Huerta of Regis High School, left, and Angel Guinazum of Xavier High School join Robin Klueber Jan. 25. The students are senior coordinators of the Ascension Children’s Pantry at Ascension parish in Manhattan, and Mrs. Klueber is the adult leader of the pantry and parish director of religious education.

Spirit Squad Youth Group Runs Food Pantry at Manhattan Parish

Sofia Corscio-Sanchez finds she receives as much as she’s giving others as a member of the Spirit Squad youth group at Ascension parish in Manhattan. “It’s teaching me to help the community … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/13/20

Mary Ellen DeMarzo-Sánchez, principal of St. Joseph’s School in Bronxville, assesses the progress of major refurbishments to the school.

Bronxville School Opens Pre-K Program, New Spaces for Tech, Art, Reading, Science

When students of St. Joseph School in Bronxville walk through the doors Sept. 9, their principal predicts they will react with resounding cheers. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/12/20

Members of the Sisters of Life applaud two of their own—Sister Virginia Joy, S.V. and Sister Naomi Maria Magnificat, S.V.—who professed solemn vows Aug. 6 in the Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist at the Sisters of Life Motherhouse, Annunciation in Suffern.

Two Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows

Two Sisters of Life made final vows on Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass of Perpetual Profession at the Sisters of Life Motherhouse, Annunciation in Suffern. Father Bernardino Maria Soukup, C.F.R., concelebrated. The Mass was private due to coronavirus restrictions. more

8/12/20

STEWARDSHIP ON STATEN ISLAND—Cardinal Dolan greets members of the congregation at Sacred Heart Church on Staten Island as he processes to the altar for the Vigil Mass he celebrated Feb. 1. At far left is Patricia Cowan, wife of Deacon James Cowan, a permanent deacon of Our Lady of Good Counsel parish on Staten Island who assisted with the Mass. A reception followed at Sacred Heart School for the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA) in the Staten Island Region.

Record-Setting Renew + Rebuild Campaign Leads to 2020 Cardinal’s Appeal

Fresh off the record-breaking success of the Renew + Rebuild capital campaign, which finished with $248 million in pledges Nov. 30, Bettina Alonso, the archdiocese’s executive director of … more

By JOHN WOODS | 2/12/20

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, swings a censer over a statue of the Christ Child as he celebrates Mass on the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and Word Peace Day Jan. 1 in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

In New Year, Share the Blessing of Your Time, Pope Writes

At the beginning of a year people hope will mark the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis urged them to create a “culture of care,” including by sharing the gift of their time with others. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 1/1/21

ALL THEIR CHILDREN—Parents gather at a table in the library at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School to greet Mary Pat Donoghue, far right, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Angela Dinger, vice chair of the board of directors of the National Catholic Educational Association. Others present were, from far left, Michael Coppotelli, associate superintendent for student services and public policy; Joseph Tweed, regional superintendent for Manhattan; and Principal Andrew Woods. Also pictured are six student escorts who were tour guides.

Education Officials Discuss Catholic Identity, School Choice

The education officials sat down in the school library for an interview after they toured Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. As executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the … more

By Christie L. Chicoine | 2/12/20

Pope Francis leads the recitation of the Angelus from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan. 1. The pope’s Angelus address for the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Peace Day focused on God’s call for each person to make a contribution to peace at home, at work and among nations.

God Gives Everyone the Task of Being Peacemakers, Pope Says on World Peace Day

As the Catholic Church celebrated World Peace Day Jan. 1, Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of war-torn Yemen, especially the nation’s children left without education and often without food by years of civil war. more

CINDY WOODEN | 1/1/21

ELECTED LEADERS—Sister Regina Holtz, F.S.P.; Sister Maureen Colleary, F.S.P.; Sister Helen Wacker, F.S.P.; Sister Dorothy DeYoung, F.S.P.; and Sister Jeanne Gilligan, F.S.P., were elected to the Franciscan Sisters of Peace leadership team at the Ninth General Chapter Elections at Marian Woods in Hartsdale April 6.

Franciscan Sisters Of Peace Elect Leadership Team

Sister Helen Wacker, F.S.P., and Sister Dorothy DeYoung, F.S.P., were re-elected congregation minister and assistant congregation minister, respectively, at the Franciscan Sisters of Peace Ninth … more

6/5/19

Pope to Skip Dec. 31, Jan. 1 Liturgies Due to Sciatica, Vatican Says

Pope Francis will not preside over the traditional end-of-the-year prayer service nor the New Year’s Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica due to “painful sciatica,” the Vatican said. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 1/1/21

Being Curator of Meteorites Allows Jesuit to 'Find God' in All Things

HOUSTON -- At the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Jesuit Brother Robert Macke finds his work as the curator of meteorites for the Vatican Observatory -- formally founded in 1891 by Pope Leo XIII -- allows him to, as the Jesuit saying goes, "find God in all things." more

7/19/19

Pope Francis leads his weekly general audience from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Dec. 30. In his main talk, the pope focused on the importance of thanking God and letting others see one’s gratitude.

Gratitude Leads to Much-Needed Hope, Joy, Pope Says at Audience

The gratitude that comes from encountering Christ’s love and mercy is enough to bring joy and hope to a troubled world, Pope Francis said. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 1/1/21