Catholic New York

American flags are held aloft at the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2011 representing the 343 firefighters killed in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Moments of reflection are shown on anniversaries of 9/11 and other special occasions. more

9/8/21

Sept. 9 Cathedral Mass to Remember Persecuted Christians in Africa

Cardinal Dolan will offer Mass to raise awareness for the persecuted Christians in Africa at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m. The Mass is being celebrated on the Feast of … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/25/21

FAITH INSIGHTS—Mike Piazza, very familiar to New Yorkers for his Hall of Fame career as a catcher for the Mets, will speak about his Catholic faith at ManUp New York Oct. 23 at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie.

Mike Piazza Will Be in the Lineup for ManUp New York

Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, an All-Star catcher for the Mets, will return to New York to speak about his faith at ManUp New York, a daylong Catholic men’s spirituality conference Saturday, Oct. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/25/21

UNITED—Firefighters hold American flags before a 2016 memorial service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral sponsored by the FDNY in remembrance of those in the department who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those who have died since that date due to illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery effort at the World Trade Center.

Cathedral Service for Fallen Firefighters Among 9/11 Remembrances

Cardinal Dolan will lead a 20th anniversary memorial service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, Sept. 11, to remember the 343 FDNY firefighters killed in the terrorist attacks on the World … more

8/25/21

JUSTICIA SOCIAL—Maria Susana Landaveri Portunas, cónsul general de Perú en Nueva York, da comentarios finales el 25 de julio durante la misa de San Martín de Porres en la Catedral de San Patricio. A la izquierda está el padre Lorenzo Ato, celebrante principal.

Misa de San Martín de Porres Honra al Patrono de la Justicia Social

En la misa anual en honor a San Martín de Porres se animó a los miembros de la congregación a rezar “con fe y esperanza” por la intercesión del santo peruano, patrono de la justicia social y … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/28/21

People gesture and hold Cuban flags ahead of Pope Francis’ midday recitation of the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican July 18. After speaking about the day's Gospel reading and leading the prayer, the pope expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba a week after protests erupted on the island nation.

In New York, Prayers and Hope for Peace in Cuba

In Cuba, unprecedented protests began July 11 with many people demanding long-denied social liberties and expressing anger and frustration over economic and societal deterioration. In Miami, … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/28/21

Dos exhibiciones en el Santuario de Santa Francisca Javiera Cabrini en Washington Heights incluyen ropas y cosas personales de Madre Cabrini.

Exposiciones y Misas Conmemoran el 75 Aniversario de la Canonización de Madre Cabrini

El 7 de julio, día en que se celebró el 75 aniversario de la canonización de Madre Cabrini, el Santuario de Santa Francisca Javiera Cabrini en la sección Washington … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/14/21

The dress worn by actor Judy Garland in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz" is seen at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., July 7.

Iconic Dorothy Dress Was at Catholic University 'All Along'

There really is no place like home for a prized piece of movie memorabilia that came to The Catholic University of America’s drama department about 50 years ago. Missing for decades, the … more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/14/21

A portrait of Father George Barry Ford in Ford Hall at Columbia University.

Father George Barry Ford (1885-1978)

SEVENTH IN A SERIES Dr. Henry van Dusen, president of Union Theological Seminary, one of America’s premier Protestant seminaries, said on one occasion in the late 1940s that, if the Catholic … more

By MSGR. THOMAS J. SHELLEY | 7/14/21

State Congressional Delegation Urged to Reject Taxpayer Abortion

Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, asked the full New York congressional delegation in a July 7 letter on behalf of Cardinal Dolan and the other Catholic … more

7/14/21

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican July 4. Afterward, the 84-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for a prescheduled colon surgery.

Pope Out of Bed, Walking After Surgery at Rome Hospital

The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/6/21

Dennis Poust Appointed Executive Director of State Catholic Conference

Cardinal Dolan, president of the New York State Catholic Conference, with the consent of the other seven diocesan bishops of the state, has appointed Dennis Poust as executive director, effective immediately. more

6/7/21

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee for Religious Liberty, presents the keynote address June 28, during the Religious Liberty Summit at the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Cardinal Dolan: Religious Freedom ‘Essential’ to Human Dignity

The University of Notre Dame observed the conclusion of Religious Freedom Week in the U.S. with a Religious Liberty Summit June 28-29 that invited ecumenical leaders and scholars from around the … more

By ANN CAREY | 6/7/21

Carla Harris delivers her address during the 176th commencement ceremony at Notre Dame Stadium May 23 after being awarded the Notre Dame Laetare medal. She serves as vice chairman of wealth management and senior client adviser at Morgan Stanley.

Harlem Parishioner Carla Harris Honored With Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal

Carla Harris, a longtime parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo in Harlem, was awarded the University of Notre Dame’s 2021 Laetare Medal, a renowned honor given to American Catholics. She received the medal during the university’s commencement ceremony May 23. more

6/4/21

New York Parishes Send $75,000 Gift to Assist India in Covid Fight

An initial installment of assistance totaling $75,000 to India from parishes in the Archdiocese of New York is being directed to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) for quick … more

6/2/21

Two women join in the Sorrowful Mysteries.

Praying Rosary at Marian Shrine, Cardinal Tells India’s Covid-19 Victims They Are Not ‘Alone’

Cardinal Dolan, joined by priests and lay faithful, prayed the Rosary’s Sorrowful Mysteries for the people of India now suffering as Covid-19 ravages their country. About 200 Catholics, … more

BY JOHN WOODS | 5/19/21

SAINTLY INTERCESSION—Advocates of St. Damien De Veuster of Molokai and St. Marianne Cope gather after a May 10 Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral where the intercession of both saints was invoked for the healing of those afflicted with the coronavirus.

St. Damien Mass at Cathedral Offered for Covid Victims

A Mass that invoked the intercession of St. Damien De Veuster of Molokai on his feast day was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the healing of all those affected by Covid-19. Msgr. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/19/21

Catholic College Graduations, Like the Academic Year, Have Changes

Catholic college graduation ceremonies—like everything else this past year—look different. But they are primarily happening in-person unlike last year, when many ceremonies were canceled … more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 5/19/21

Papa, en Audiencia con Público Presente, Habla Sobre el Poder de la Oración

Durante una audiencia general con visitantes y peregrinos presentes por primera vez en más de seis meses, el papa Francisco dijo que estaba muy contento de ver a la gente “cara a … more

5/19/21

Un busto de Cristo cuelga de una pared junto a un impacto de bala en una casa abandonada cerca de Aguililla.

Nuncio Le Dice a Pueblo Mexicano Asediado: la Iglesia Está con Ustedes

El arzobispo Franco Coppola, embajador pontificio en México, viajó recientemente a un pueblo asediado por cárteles de drogas para reiterar el compromiso de la Iglesia de servir a … more

Por DAVID AGREN | 5/5/21