Catholic New York

Holy Hours for Elections in Parishes

The following is a listing of parishes in the archdiocese hosting Holy Hours on Monday, Nov. 7, the evening before the elections. Bronx: St. Lucy’s Church Holy Hour … more

10/26/16

Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Ireland Tonight at Old Cathedral

The archdiocesan Respect Life Office is holding a Eucharistic prayer vigil for Ireland at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in lower Manhattan at 7 p.m. tonight. more

5/24/18

AFFIRMING LIFE—A panel discussion follows the screening of the pro-life movie “Unplanned” Feb. 21 at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in lower Manhattan. From left: Chris Jones, producer; actress Ashley Bratcher; Abby Johnson, founder and director of And Then There Were None, and panel moderator Kathryn Jean Lopez, senior fellow at the National Review Institute and an editor-at-large of National Review.

Pro-Life Movie ‘Unplanned’ Carries Redemptive Theme

The venue for a pre-screening of “Unplanned,” a pro-life movie about the conversion story of Abby Johnson, a former Texas Planned Parenthood clinic director who is now a pro-life activist, was apropos. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 3/1/19

Cardinal Dolan speaks at a Catholic Charities Holy Thursday food distribution event March 29 at Cristo Rey New York High School in East Harlem, where Goya Foods recommitted its support to Catholic Charities by announcing a 300,000-pound food donation to Charities’ pantries to help New Yorkers in need.

Holy Week in the Archdiocese

4/11/18

Six Priests of the Archdiocese Retire

Six priests of the archdiocese have retired, effective July 1, the Cardinal’s Office announced. All had previously reached the normal priest retirement age of 75, or they will reach it at … more

8/2/18

A man prays alongside a child as the pope celebrates Mass in Zimpeto Stadium outside Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 6.

Solidarity, Not Poverty, Is God’s Plan, Pope Says in Madagascar

God’s plan for humanity involves community, mutual support, sharing and caring for each other and for the earth, Pope Francis said. “As we look around us, how many men and women, young people … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 9/11/19

Cardinal Dolan, the principal celebrant and homilist, receives welcoming hugs from two Missionaries of Charity before the Sept. 5 feast day Mass honoring St. Teresa of Kolkata at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard in Manhattan.

Missionaries of Charity Praised for Faithfully Following St. Teresa’s Example

Inside the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard in Manhattan, Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass honoring St. Teresa of Kolkata, still affectionately known as Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/11/19

A procession outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral behind an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe after a youth Mass on her feast day, Dec. 12. Two Masses were offered in her honor at the cathedral that day.

Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Spirit Is Alive and Well in New York

Auxiliary Bishop Alfonso Miranda Guardiola, of the Archdiocese of Monterrey, Mexico, found the spirit of Our Lady of Guadalupe alive and well in New York during a Mass on her feast day, Dec. 12. … more

ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/21/16

Holy Week in the Archdiocese

Catholics across the archdiocese convene for the sacred rites of Holy Week, which included the reception into the Church of new members during the Easter Vigil. more

4/11/18

Union banners are held by workers outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral where Msgr. Kevin Sullivan celebrated the annual Labor Day Mass Sept. 7.

Faithful Workers

Msgr. Kevin Sullivan celebrated the annual Labor Day Mass Sept. 7 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Following Mass, the 2019 New York City Labor Day Parade stepped off at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, … more

9/11/19

Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre fue ofrecida el 8 de septiembre en la Catedral de San Patricio. Un imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad se muestra durante la liturgia.

Obispo Nacido en Cuba Cita La Fe del Pueblo de Su Tierra Natal

El obispo auxiliar Manuel A. Cruz de la Arquidiócesis de Newark sirvió como celebrante principal y homilista en la misa de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York en la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/11/19

When Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco and Bishop-elect Edmund J. Whalen recently had their official portraits taken at the Cardinal’s Residence in Manhattan, Catholic New York was there to take these shots for the cover of the special 40-page wraparound section in advance of their Mass of Ordination as bishops Dec. 10.

Dec. 10 Mass of Ordination for New Auxiliary Bishops

Cardinal Dolan will be the principal ordaining bishop and celebrant at a Mass of Ordination of Bishops for Bishop-elect Edmund J. Whalen and Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco in St. Patrick’s … more

12/4/19

More than 2,000 young adults from the metropolitan area filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, offered by Cardinal Dolan and organized by Archdiocesan Young Adult Outreach.

Young Adults Fill Cathedral for Marian Feast Mass

The voices of Catholic musicians Matt Maher and Audrey Assad filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. One song echoed with the lyrics, “I’m coming back to the … more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 12/21/16

Altar servers lead the opening procession down the center of the street.

Street Mass Celebrated in East Harlem

St. Cecilia and Holy Agony parish celebrated its annual Street Mass on 106th Street between Park and Lexington avenues in East Harlem Sept. 8. Father Peter Mushi, A.J., was the celebrant of the 4 … more

9/11/19

Bishop-elect Gerardo Colacicco prays at the altar during Sunday-morning Mass Nov. 3 at St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Church in Millbrook.

Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco Eager for His Unexpected New Role

Auxiliary Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco is by nature a humble and shy person who fulfilled his dream of being a parish priest and now waits for what the next chapter entails as an auxiliary … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/4/19

Bishop-elect Edmund J. Whalen Fluently Reaches the Faithful

The universality of the Church became acutely apparent to Bishop-elect Edmund J. Whalen while serving his diaconate summer in the Diocese of Kakamega, Kenya, on the Kenya-Uganda border, a mission to … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 12/4/19

Bishop-elect Gerardo Colacicco shares a smile with altar servers, from left: Andrew Clegg, Liam Canevari and Jacob Zmudosky in the back of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Church in Millbrook Nov. 3.

As Pastor, Bishop-elect Colacicco Cited as ‘Living Example’ of the Gospel

Molly and Gregory Paglia moved to the mid-Hudson Valley four years ago and were visiting churches to find a parish to call home. The search ended at St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception in Millbrook … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/4/19

As Mass of Ordination begins, the nine men who were ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Dolan May 26 process up the center aisle of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Leading the way were Father Michael Connolly and Father Osvaldo Hernandez.

Cardinal Dolan Ordains Priests for ‘Mission Territory’ of New York

At a Mass in which he ordained nine new priests at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 26, Cardinal Dolan spoke to them about a 16th century saint whose joy, love for Jesus and healing priestly ministry made him an ideal choice as the patron of their class. more

JOHN WOODS | 6/3/18

Bishop-elect Edmund J. Whalen, far left, is shown here with Msgr. Albert Kenney, vicar general, Diocese of Providence, R.I.; Msgr. Todd Lajiness, rector, Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit; Father James Steffes, pastor of St. Augustine and St. Edward parish in Austin, Minn.; and Father Bill Kelly, pastor of St. Paul’s parish, Cambridge, and senior Catholic chaplain of Harvard University. They are in front of the Basilica de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The five priest friends have traveled for a week each July for a quarter century as a way to strengthen their friendships and encourage one another in their ministries.

Friends and Fellow Clergy Have Traveled Miles and Miles Together

For the past quarter century, Bishop-elect Edmund J. Whalen and a group of priest friends have traveled together for a week each July, a tradition that started because they became close friends and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/4/19

Sheen Center’s New Lineup Builds on Successful Debut

The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture’s fall and winter programming for the 2016-2017 season will feature a thought-provoking lineup of theater, film, music, poetry, art and discourse that will … more

8/26/16