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

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

Sister Fatima Santiago, I.C.M., U.S. mission superior, holds a blessing from Pope Francis as the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrated 100 years in the United States and New York at Kittay Senior Apartments in the Bronx Oct. 10.

Missionary Sisters Celebrate 100 Years in New York City

The Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.C.M.) are continuing their missionary presence from Kittay Senior Apartments in the Bronx as they celebrate 100 years of missionary presence … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/23/19

Veintiuna parejas se casaron en una boda comunitaria en la parroquia de San Patricio-Santa María en Newburgh. Arriba, las parejas estan afuera de la iglesia con oficiantes de la liturgia especial el 4 de octubre.

21 Parejas Unidas en Matrimonio En Misa en Iglesia de Newburgh

En una noche de felicidad matrimonial este mes, 21 parejas se unieron en sagrado matrimonio ofrecido en una misa de bodas en español, la cual fue celebrada por tres sacerdotes con la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/23/19

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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Seven Priests Named Regional Deans in the Archdiocese

Seven priests have been appointed regional deans in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The appointments became effective Oct. 1.The new deans and their deaneries are Father … more

10/10/19

Victims Assistance Coordinator Named

Cardinal Dolan has appointed Eileen Mulcahy as victims assistance coordinator for the archdiocese. Ms. Mulcahy will remain in her role as director of the archdiocesan Office of Pastoral Planning, … more

10/10/19

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

The Value of Kindness

A few weeks ago, I was asked to give a morning of recollection to seventh- and eighth-grade students at one of our elementary schools in the upper counties. The principal told me … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 10/9/19

Respect Life

Pro-life supporters at St. Matthew and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Hastings-on-Hudson pray the Rosary on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6, outside St. Matthew Church. They are, from left: Alvin … 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

A spectator enthusiastically waves a scarf during the 82nd annual Pulaski Day Parade along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan Oct. 6.

Polish Prominence

The 82nd annual Pulaski Day Parade took place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan Oct. 6. This year’s celebration marked the 100th anniversary of Polish-American diplomatic relations. A Mass at St. … more

10/9/19

At the altar during the consecration are, from left, Father Michael Palazzo, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish in Otisville; Father Stephen Ries, secretary to Cardinal Dolan, kneeling; Deacon Gene Bormann, chaplain at Otisville Correctional Facility; Cardinal Dolan; and Father Tom Looney, a visiting priest.

Pastor Set Sights on 50-Year-Old Otisville Parish From Boyhood

Otisville is a rural village with a little more than 1,000 people near Middletown in Orange County known for having neighboring state and federal prisons and a 153-year-old Catholic church nestled in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/9/19

Imagenes de Maria y otros artículos religiosos estaban en exhibición ante el altar.

Misa de La Catedral Celebra La Fe y La Cultura Hispanas

El obispo de la Diócesis de Tarazona, España, celebró la Misa de la Hispanidad el 6 de octubre en la Catedral de San Patricio. La liturgia del domingo por la tarde atrajo a casi 1.000 personas en … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/9/19