Catholic New York

Prepare for Heaven With Faith and Good Works, Pope Says

People sometimes forget life’s ultimate purpose is to prepare for the kingdom of heaven, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/9/20

For the past 10 Lenten seasons, Thomas Awiapo has come to the United States to tell his story from both sides of the CRS Rice Bowl, as a recipient and as a CRS employee. Above, Awiapo speaks with Iona Prep students during his recent talk at the New Rochelle school.

A Speaker Who Ate From the CRS Rice Bowl

Most Catholics in the United States are probably familiar with the CRS Rice Bowl program, which is a practical way to support Catholic Relief Services’ efforts toward development and relief … more

By John Woods | 4/24/19

For 9/11 Responders

New York City first responders celebrate as President Donald Trump displays the “Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act” during a signing ceremony in the White … more

7/31/19

Cardinal Dolan greets the members of the Archdiocesan Youth Team after Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 22. The cardinal commissioned and blessed the team members. Standing from left are Giovanni Anthony Gauzza, Daniel Velardo, Adam Andreani, Cardinal Dolan, Faith Jackson, Katie Westin, Veronica Keene and Natalie Varker.

Cardinal Commissions Archdiocesan Youth Team

Cardinal Dolan commissioned and blessed the members of the Archdiocesan Youth Team after Mass Sept. 22 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral as the high school teens begin their work representing archdiocesan … more

9/25/19

Congreso Hispano Familiar el 15 de Junio en Newburgh

Un retiro espiritual de un día de largo está planeado para el sábado 15 de junio en el Mount St. Mary College en Newburgh para familias hispanas / latinas en los condados superiores de la … more

4/24/19

New York Catholic Youth Day Set Oct. 19

Hundreds of teens are expected to participate in New York Catholic Youth Day at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Cardinal Dolan will offer Mass for … more

9/25/19

Vatican Extends Time to Obtain Full Indulgences for Souls in Purgatory

Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/9/20

Cardinal Dolan leads conference participants in the Angelus in the seminary chapel.

Family Life Conference Marks 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae

Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”), Pope St. Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical on married life and procreation, is winning a new audience among young people who strive to live the Catholic vision of … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 12/5/18

Eight “You’re Chosen” meetings were held throughout the archdiocese in March and April. The archdiocesan Respect Life Office hosted the gatherings. Left, Chuck and Kathy Melka listen during an April 3 meeting at St. Peter’s Church on Barclay Street in lower Manhattan.

‘You’re Chosen’ Meetings Support Culture of Life

The archdiocesan Respect Life Office held eight meetings across the archdiocese to help “build a culture of life,” in response to the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) that directly counters the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/25/19

General Mattis Will Speak at Al Smith Dinner

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump, will be the guest speaker at the 74th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation … more

9/25/19

Students of the parish school and religious education program read the prayers of the faithful; at the microphone is Ariela Fuentes, 9.

Advent Season Begins

Cardinal Dolan celebrated a vigil Mass in English and Spanish Dec. 1 during his visit to Our Lady of Good Counsel parish on Staten Island. more

12/5/18

The overall view from above shows the scope of the work at Msgr. Farrell High School.

Bread of Life Drive

The 28th annual Bread of Life Drive, sponsored by the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island, concluded with the sorting, packing and distribution of 70,000 items of food to 25 … more

4/25/19

Jason Adsit delivers his address during his inauguration Sept. 13 as the seventh president of Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh.

College Inauguration

9/25/19

Cristo Rey New York High School in Manhattan came in first place among six schools in the second annual Ignatian Social Justice Tournament. The April 8 event took place at Loyola School in Manhattan. Above from left, students from Loyola School, Regis High School in Manhattan and St. Joseph Prep of Philadelphia gather together. At far right is Tony Oroszlany, president of Loyola School, the host school for the tournament.

Cristo Rey New York Wins Ignatian Social Justice Tournament

In the second annual Ignatian Social Justice Tournament, Cristo Rey New York High School in Manhattan placed first among six Jesuit schools and received the $30,000 top award, which will be donated … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/24/19

Father Timothy Zak, S.D.B., Salesians of Don Bosco provincial of the Province of Canada and the eastern United States, joins the four Salesians who professed final vows Aug. 17. They are, from left, Brother Leonard Carlino, S.D.B., left, Brother Sasika Lokutettige, S.D.B., Brother Ky Nguyen, S.D.B., and Brother Craig Spence, S.D.B.

Four Salesians Profess Final Vows

Four Salesians of Don Bosco made their final vows Aug. 17 during a Mass at the Marian Shrine in Stony Point. They are Brother Leonard Carlino, S.D.B., Brother Sasika Lokutettige, S.D.B., Brother … more

9/25/19

Vatican Report on Investigation Into Ex-Cardinal McCarrick to Be Released Nov. 10

Vatican officials announced Nov. 6 that the Holy See will release Nov. 10 a long-awaited report on the investigation about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick. more

By RHINA GUIDOS | 11/9/20

Fordham Student Preparing for Life In City at Time of Tragic Death

A Fordham University senior is being mourned and her life celebrated on two coasts after she died from a fall in a campus tower weeks before she was to graduate. Sydney Monfries, 22, died April 14 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/24/19

Brother Luis Ramos, F.M.S., third from left, made first vows with the Marist Brothers Aug. 10. He joins Brother Sean Sammon, F.M.S., master of novices at the Marist Brothers Novitiate Community at Marist College, Poughkeepsie; Brother Kenneth Hogan, F.M.S., who taught religious studies to Brother Ramos; and Brother Michael Flannigan, F.M.S., a campus minister who taught French to Brother Ramos.

Marist Brother Professes Vows

Brother Luis Ramos, F.M.S., a native of the Bronx, professed first vows with the Marist Brothers Aug. 10 at Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx, his alma mater. After the Mass and ceremony, … more

9/25/19

Statement of Cardinal Dolan on the Holy See’s Report on Theodore McCarrick

The following statement was released by Cardinal Dolan on the “McCarrick Report,” issued today by the Vatican. more

11/10/20

The Boy Who Cried Phony Baloney

Do you remember the very first time you were duped into thinking something was real when it wasn't? Can you recall an incident when you believed people were being honest with you, only to … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 7/31/19