Catholic New York

Archdiocese of New York Welcomes Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

A number of statues of Our Lady of Fatima have been carved by the Sanctuary in Portugal to travel throughout the world to spread Our Lady’s Peace Plan and Message of Fatima which is one of prayer, especially the prayer of the Holy Rosary, sacrifice and penance in reparation for sin, and Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary through the Brown Scapular. The Archdiocese of New York is privileged to receive the sixth statue carved for this purpose. more

10/25/19

Pope Names Msgr. Edmund Whalen and Msgr. Gerardo Colacicco Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of New York

Pope Francis today appointed two of the archdiocese’s most well-respected priests, Msgr. Edmund J. Whalen, the vicar for clergy, and Msgr. Gerardo L. Colacicco, the pastor of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception parish in Millbrook, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York. The appointments were announced by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. more

10/10/19

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St. Pope John Paul II, the First Time

There I was last Saturday morning covering the annual Forum for Catechesis and Youth Ministry at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx as I have many … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

During his 19th-century ministry, Cardinal Newman certainly understood the pressures on Catholics who were outside the religious mainstream of their broader culture.

Canonization of Note for Campus Ministry

It’s a good bet many of our readers who attended public high schools or colleges were members of the Newman Clubs, the campus groups for Catholic students that flourished for a long time in the … more

10/9/19

Cardinal Dolan blesses the casket of NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen at Sacred Heart Church in Monroe Oct. 4, where the cardinal celebrated the Funeral Mass of the 33-year-old officer who died from friendly fire in the line of duty in the Bronx. At the cardinal’s side is his priest secretary, Father Stephen Ries.

Officer Killed in Line of Duty Recalled for Service to New Yorkers

NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen was remembered as someone who traded a future in finance and business for the opportunity to serve and protect the people of New York City at his Funeral Mass celebrated … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/9/19

Review Finds Archdiocese Committed to Child Safety

No archdiocesan priest or deacon, with a substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, remains in ministry today in the Archdiocese of New York. Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/9/19

Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special counsel for the archdiocese, addresses archdiocesan employees from the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan Oct. 1 at St. John the Evangelist Church. Seated behind her is Cardinal Dolan, who also spoke at the assembly.

Employees, Other Groups Hear First-Hand About Child Safety Review

At a workday assembly, archdiocesan employees at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan heard a report on the archdiocese’s child safety practices and received an overview of how the archdiocese … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

John Cahill Named Chancellor of the Archdiocese, First Layperson to Hold Post

John P. Cahill has been named chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York, becoming the first layperson to hold the position. Cardinal Dolan announced the appointment Oct. 1 during an assembly of … more

10/9/19

Attendees of the New York Catholic Bible Summit listen to the Spanish language keynote address, “Jesus el Sanador” (“Jesus the Healer”), Sept. 28 at Cathedral High School in Manhattan.

Bible Summit Marks Decade With Mission of Healing for Church

Jesus the Healer” (“Jesus el Sanador”) was the timely theme of opening keynote addresses both in English and Spanish at the Sept. 28 New York Catholic Bible Summit. The 10th annual daylong … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 10/9/19

A special Mass for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas was offered Sept. 26 at Holy Family Church in Manhattan. In the front pew, beginning at aisle, are Darren Henfield, foreign minister of the Bahamas, who spoke at the Mass; Kamina Johnson-Smith, foreign minister of Jamaica, West Indies; Lawrence S. Cartwright, consul general of the Bahamas; and Sheila Carey, permanent representative of the Bahamas to the UN, partially hidden.

Mass Offered for Victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas

A special Mass was offered Sept. 26 at Holy Family Church near the United Nations to pray for the victims of the devastating Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The afternoon liturgy was celebrated by … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/9/19

Retired Federal Judge Barbara S. Jones released the findings and recommendations of her yearlong review of the Archdiocese of New York's response to allegations of sexual abuse of minors at a press conference Sept. 30 at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan. She said she was confident "the archdiocese will continue in the commitment" it has demonstrated "to the safety of children."

Yearlong Review Finds Archdiocese Committed to Child Safety

No archdiocesan priest or deacon, with a substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, remains in ministry today in the Archdiocese of New York. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 9/30/19

Indiana Opens Investigation After Aborted Fetal Remains Found

The story of the preserved remains of 2,246 aborted babies found at the Illinois home of late abortion doctor Ulrich Klopfer continues to unfold, with the new focal point being on neighboring Indiana, where Klopfer had once operated three abortion clinics. more

By NATALIE HOEFER | 9/27/19

Relics of Hawaiian Missionaries to Visit Seminary, Bible Summit and Cathedral

First-class relics of two saints will visit the Archdiocese of New York from the Diocese of Honolulu Friday to Sunday, Sept. 27-29. more

9/27/19

Michael Deegan Named Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Archdiocese

Cardinal Dolan has appointed Michael J. Deegan as superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York Sept. 17. Deegan, who had served as interim superintendent since April, became superintendent immediately. more

9/18/19

40 Days for Life Campaign Begins Sept. 25

40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer campaign that will take place throughout the archdiocese starting Sept. 25 and concluding Nov. 3. It consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil … more

9/12/19

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

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

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