Catholic New York

Archdiocese Creates Task Force For Reopening Catholic Schools

As New York State begins to reopen, the Catholic schools in the archdiocese have formed a panel of experts that will focus on creating a safe and responsible plan to reopen their schools. The Catholic Schools Reopening Advisory Council will report to Michael J. Deegan, archdiocesan superintendent of schools. more

5/22/20

Cardinal Dolan announces the archdiocese's reopening plan for church worship during the morning press conference at Our Saviour Church in Manhattan May 21.

Plan Details Gradual Reopening of Archdiocese’s Parish Churches for Masses, Sacraments

Cardinal Dolan and other Church officials presented an Ascension Thursday overview of a comprehensive plan to reopen the 288 parish churches of the archdiocese. more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/21/20

Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist during Mass at the tomb of St. John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica May 18, the 100th anniversary of the late pope’s birth.

St. John Paul II Was a Good Shepherd, Pope Francis Says on Saint’s 100th Birthday

St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said. “Let us pray to him today that he may give all of … more

By CAROL GLATZ AND JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 5/20/20

Father Antonio Diez de Medina, C.F.R., is dressed in personal protective equipment being worn by priests during hospital, nursing home and home visits to those in need of prayer and the sacraments during the coronavirus pandemic.

Priests Volunteer for Hospital and Nursing Home Visits in Pandemic

Father John Wilson answered a call to bring prayer and the sacraments to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Father Wilson, a parochial vicar at St. Patrick’s parish in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/20/20

Miembros de SOMOS Community Care, han estado ayudando voluntarios de la parroquia Santa Elizabeth en la sección Washington Heights de Manhattan para proporcionar comidas calientes a gente durante la crisis coronavirus. Miembros de SOMOS preparan y llevan la comida a la parroquia, y voluntarios de la parroquia entregan la comida a las casas de los destinatarios, principalmente los ancianos.

En Haverstraw y Washington Heights, Alcance y Ayuda Intensificados Durante La Crisis

El padre Thomas Madden, párroco de la parroquia de San Pedro y Santa María en Haverstraw, ha encontrado como consolar a sus feligreses con mensajes de esperanza durante la crisis del … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/20/20

Susan Venditto, the coordinator of the Bread of Life Food Drive at Our Lady of Pity parish on Staten Island, signals her approval for a job well done. The parish’s Drive-by and Drop food collection in the church parking lot last weekend, combined with an earlier collection, yielded 96 cartons of food. Mrs. Venditto handled the chores with help from her husband, Deacon Michael Venditto, and their son, James.

Innovation, Not Cancellation, Marks 2020 Bread of Life Drive on Staten Island

With food insecurity intensified by the coronavirus, Joe Delaney said canceling this year’s Bread of Life food drive on Staten Island “was not an option.” Many of the people now … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/20/20

Staying Safe

Vera Cicero, director of activities at Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Staten Island, accepts a carton of 200 N95 masks donated by the Knights of Columbus from the … more

5/20/20

Crowning Our Lady

Sister Antonia Zuffante, C.S.JB., crowns a figure of Our Lady of Fatima on her feast day, May 13, in the sanctuary of Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Staten Island. Father Jeffrey Pomeisl, … more

5/20/20

Catholic Doctors Say Churches Essential, Offer ‘Road Map’ to Safely Reopen

A blue-ribbon panel of Catholic doctors from some of the nation’s top research hospitals and universities said churches should be able to reopen “as safely as other essential … more

By PABLO KAY | 5/20/20

Cardinal Honored for Support of Farmworkers

Cardinal Dolan was honored last week for his support of farmworker rights during Rural & Migrant Ministry’s “Sowing Seeds of Justice” event. The virtual fundraiser, which … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/20/20

Cardenal Honrado por su Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agricolas

El cardenal Dolan fue honrado la semana pasada por su apoyo a los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas durante el evento “Sembrando Semillas de Justicia” del Ministerio Rural y … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/20/20

JUNTOS EN LA FE—Brenda Trigueros y su hija, Angel Maria Garza-Trigueros, 11, y el resto de la familia han estado compartiendo recursos basados en la fe— recursos proporcionado por Family Faith at Home (La Fe en Familia en Casa), un programa en el Internet coordinado por la Oficina de Formación de Fe Juvenil del arquidiocesis, en conjunto con la Oficina Catequética arquidiocesana. La parroquia de la familia es St. John Bosco en Port Chester.

Programa La Fe en Familia en Casa Anima Domestica y Vitualmente Las Practicas de la Iglesia

En estos tiempos sin precedentes de incertidumbre global, la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York ha establecido un programa llamado La Fe en Familia en Casa, diseñado para guiar a los fieles a … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/20/20

Father Brian Taylor Appointed to Vatican Congregation

At the request of the Holy See, Cardinal Timothy Dolan has released a priest of the archdiocese, Father Brian Taylor, for a five-year appointment at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at … more

5/20/20

Sonia Citron Named State Player of the Year, Commits to Attend Notre Dame

The Ursuline School’s Sonia Citron was named the 2019-2020 New York State Class AA Girls Basketball Player of the Year by the New York State Sportswriters Association just days after she … more

5/20/20

An older gentleman carefully cradles a bouquet of flowers to be placed at a gravesite on Mother’s Day, May 10, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne.

In Remembrance On Mother’s Day

The five archdiocesan cemeteries entrusted to the care of the Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral—Calvary in Woodside, Queens; Resurrection on Staten Island; Gate of Heaven in Hawthorne; … more

5/14/20

Cardinal, on ‘Catholic NYC Presents,’ Calls May the Right Time for Mary

Cardinal Dolan fittingly spoke about Mary during the month honoring the Blessed Mother when he was a guest on “CatholicNYC Presents” on Facebook Live and YouTube May 7. “This … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/8/20

STRONG BOND—Joseph Galasso, left, vice president of the Mount St. Mary College Student Government Association, and Eddie Arnold, president of the SGA, presented the fifth graders of Bishop Dunn Memorial School with SGA T-shirts in February at the Newburgh grade school.

In Newburgh and New Rochelle, College Students Mentoring, Tutoring Area Youngsters

Chase Piotrowski, a fifth-grade student at Bishop Dunn Memorial School in Newburgh, took some time to talk about his joyful interests in an online mentoring program with student government … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/6/20

A BIG DIFFERENCE—Esmeralda, 11, above, and her mentor, Sara, relax on the beach at Coney Island last year.

Bigs & Littles Still Together, Even When They Are Apart

In the Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring program, adult mentors continue nurturing their bond with their young mentees even with restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. “We have … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/6/20

Letter to Teachers from Michael Deegan, Superintendent of Schools

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. —2 … more

5/6/20

Mother’s Day Visiting Guidelines at Cemeteries

The Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral have released the following guidelines for visits to cemeteries for Mother’s Day, May 10. The cemeteries entrusted to the Trustees of St. … more

5/6/20