Catholic New York

Well Prepared to Step Forward

Pope Francis did the Archdiocese of New York a good turn last month when he approved the appointment of two of our most experienced and popular priests to become auxiliary bishops. Bishop-elect … more

11/7/19

El Padre Eric Cruz a Servir de Asesor En el Ministerio Hispano

El padre Eric Cruz, director regional del Bronx de Caridades Católicas de la arquidiócesis, ha sido designado para servir también como asesor para la divulgación del trabajo de la oficina … more

11/6/19

A Homegrown Sister of Life

A pullout section inside this issue contains stories and photos as well as myriad short profiles of men and women religious serving in the Archdiocese of New York who are marking significant … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/6/19

Walking With The Lord

At the heart of any vocation to the priesthood should be the desire to bring Jesus to the people. Our ministry and ordination puts us in the unique and privileged position of bringing the Good … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 11/6/19

Cardinal Dolan carried out his speech in three parts—external character, internal character and how to restore one or both if it becomes tarnished. He said God grieves with us when our character is tarnished.

Building ‘Men of Character’ Was Conference Focus

Todd McGowan, who was attending his second Men’s Conference, encouraged four of his brothers from the Knights of Columbus Council 581 at St. Peter and St. Mary of the Assumption parish in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/6/19

Rockville Centre Bishop John Barres, second from right, and Edward Short, a Newman author, right, listen to Father Ker’s address.

Newman Symposium at Seminary Marks British Theologian’s Canonization

Scholars of St. John Henry Newman and newcomers to his influential writings explored the newly canonized theologian’s life and legacy at a two-day symposium Nov. 1-2 at St. Joseph’s Seminary, … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 11/6/19

Dr. Peter J. Kelly, president of the Order of Malta American Association, accepts the Pierre Toussaint Medallion Award for its service to the poor and the sick Nov. 4 at the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Awards dinner. With Dr. Kelly are Deacon Jeffrey Trexler, executive director of the American Association; Cardinal Dolan; and Brother Tyrone Davis, C.F.C, executive director of the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry.

Toussaint Honors

More than 300 guests attended the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Awards dinner on Nov. 4 at Guastavino’s in Manhattan. more

11/6/19

Roisin Carty, right, was the guest speaker Oct. 21 for the Thomas Merton Lecture at Corpus Christi Church in Manhattan where her cousin, Father Daniel O’Reilly, left, is the pastor.

Film Dialect Coach Surveys Merton’s Speaking Styles During Talk

Roisin Carty offered a different way to look at Thomas Merton as she delivered the 2019 Thomas Merton Lecture at Corpus Christi Church in Manhattan Oct. 21. The dialect coach played a 40-second … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/6/19

Anaya Gil displays the ring she just received.

On a Roll

The Academy of Mount St. Ursula celebrated its 60th annual Ring Day in the Bronx on Oct. 25. more

11/6/19

Sister Mary Robert Bernet, O.S.F., left, and her twin sister, Sister Mary Clare Bernet, O.S.F., share a smile last week in their convent in Peekskill. Both are Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. The retired longtime teachers are celebrating 70 years of religious life.

Twin Nuns Who Are Franciscan Sisters Thankful for 70 Years of Religious Life

The Bernet sisters are identical twins who are celebrating 70 years of religious life. Now 89 years old, they were born in Brooklyn 15 minutes apart. Sister Mary Clare Bernet, O.S.F., and Sister … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/6/19

Participating VIPs gathered, including, far left, Father Michael Cichon, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul and Assumption parish, Staten Island; center, Msgr. Peter Finn, pastor emeritus of Blessed Sacrament parish, Staten Island and, far right, Msgr. Ferdinando Berardi, pastor of Blessed Sacrament. Jennifer Olivera, principal of St. Peter-St. Paul, holds a replica of the Msgr. Bartley sign.

High Honor

A street sign dedicated to the late Msgr. Vincent Bartley, a longtime pastor of St. Paul parish on Staten Island, was unveiled Oct. 26 in front of St. Peter-St. Paul School, at the corner of Cassidy … more

11/6/19

ArchCare Gala

11/6/19

The Patron Saint of Coffee

Our Catholic faith encourages us to praise, to admire, and above all to try our best to imitate the great saints and souls who have gone before us. November 1 and 2 are two days of the year when we … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 10/29/19

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

Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco, front, and Bishop-elect Edmund Whalen accept the applause of three fellow auxiliary bishops, Bishop John O’Hara, Bishop Peter Byrne and retired Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, at a Mass Oct. 10 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Cardinal Dolan introduced the newly appointed bishops. Also clapping were Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia, and Father Stephen Ries, partly hidden, priest secretary to Cardinal Dolan.

New Auxiliary Bishops to Be Ordained Dec. 10 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Pope Francis has appointed two of the archdiocese’s most well-respected priests, Bishop-elect Edmund Whalen, the vicar for clergy, and Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco, the pastor of St. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/23/19

NUEVOS OBISPOS—El obispo electo Gerardo J. Colacicco, a la izquierda, y el obispo electo Edmund Whalen se unen felizmente con el cardenal Dolan después de una misa matutina celebrada el 10 de octubre en la Catedral de San Patricio, en la cual se anunciaron sus nombramientos como obispos auxiliares de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York.

El Papa Nombra a Dos Obispos Auxiliares para La Arquidiócesis

El papa Francisco ha nombrado a dos de los sacerdotes más respetados de la arquidiócesis, el obispo electo Edmund Whalen, vicario del clero, y el obispo electo Gerardo J. Colacicco, párroco de San … more

Por JOHN WOODS | 10/23/19

Msgr. Marc Filacchione, director of the archdiocesan Office of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, greets Brother David Cooney, F.M.S., Sister Margaret Rogers, S.H.C.J, and Lourdes Victoria of the Propagation office staff after the World Mission Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Oct. 20. Brother Cooney and Ms. Victoria were the lectors, and Sister Margaret offered the prayers of the faithful at the Mass.

Examples of Prayerful Persistence Abound on World Mission Sunday

When Sister Emily Wureh, S.H.F., was a young girl growing up in Liberia she remembers a missionary sister who had a life-altering impact on her. Sister Leonora Tucker, S.S.N.D., of the School Sisters … more

By RON LAJOIE | 10/23/19

Cardinal Dolan greets Massimo Ferragamo, chairman of Ferragamo USA, who served as grand marshal of the 75th annual Columbus Day Parade, and his wife, Chiara, at the 42nd annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Oct. 14. Next to the couple is Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Good Day New York on Fox 5 NY.

Mother Cabrini Cheered at Columbus Day Mass, Parade

For the second time in three years, a statue was a focal point of a homily at the Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The 42nd annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Dolan Oct. 14, came … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/23/19

The joyful faith and enthusiasm expressed by the teens above was much in keeping with the “Speak Up!” theme of the seventh annual New York Catholic Youth Day Oct. 19 at Westchester County Center in White Plains. The day included faith-journey testimonials by teens from several parishes, as well as a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan. Nearly 1,100 youths from around the archdiocese attended this year’s gathering.

1,100 Teens at NY Catholic Youth Day Told to ‘Speak Up!’

Diana Paulino, 14, was one of nearly 1,100 teens who attended the seventh annual New York Catholic Youth Day at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. “It teaches you about always following … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/23/19

Student Nicolas Basso speaks about “The Power of Connection”.

St. Joseph’s School Hosts TEDx Event

Seventh-graders from St. Joseph’s School in the Yorkville section of Manhattan participated with a celebrity panel for one of the nation’s first TEDx events at a kindergarten through eighth grade … more

10/23/19