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Un hombre enciende una vela el 28 de marzo, antes de la primera misa anual en honor de San Oscar Romero en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Misa en Honor a San Oscar Romero Celebrada en la Catedral de San Patricio

En una misa en español en honor a San Oscar Romero, el mártir fue elogiado por su dedicado liderazgo y tremenda valentía, su habilidad natural para empatizar con otros y ser la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/7/21

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop O'Hara

Pope Francis today accepted the resignation of New York Auxiliary Bishop John J. O'Hara more

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The faithful gather for the Easter Vigil April 3 at Our Lady of Pity Church on Staten Island. Congregants hold lit candles at the start of the liturgy. Father John Wroblewski, pastor of Our Lady of Pity and St. Anthony of Padua parish, served as celebrant and homilist.

Easter on Staten Island

The faithful gathered for the Easter Vigil April 3 at Our Lady of Pity Church on Staten Island. more

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Auxiliary Bishop John J. O’Hara offers blessings at August 2014 Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in which Cardinal Dolan ordained him to the episcopacy.

His Canonical Appointment Completed, Bishop John O’Hara Plans to Continue Serving

Pope Francis this week accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop John J. O’Hara, who has served as vicar for pastoral planning and vicar for Staten Island. The bishop had submitted his … more

By JOHN WOODS | 4/7/21

A man and a girl share their Easter joy following the 10 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated April 4 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Easter Sunday Has Last Word, Cardinal Reassures Cathedral Faithful

A year into the coronavirus pandemic, Easter hope soars. Last Easter, as Cardinal Dolan viewed the vast empty pews during the 10 a.m. Mass he offered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, he thought, … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/7/21

Cardinal Dolan sprinkles holy water blessing the newly opened 319-unit Second Farms housing site in the Bronx for low-income individuals and families. Joining the cardinal were religious and political leaders including, from left, Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic Charities; City Council member Rafael Salamanca Jr.; Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio and permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations; Cardinal Dolan; Father Miguel Zavala, I.V.E., pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas parish in the Bronx; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the archdiocese; and James McSpiritt, CEO of Catholic Homes.

Archdiocese Opens Bronx Housing Site With More Than 300 Affordable Units

Cardinal Dolan blessed a new archdiocesan affordable housing site in the Bronx on Holy Thursday, April 1. The Second Farms building, which has 319 units, is located at 1932 Bryant Ave. The … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/7/21

REVERENT—( 1.,2.) Cardinal Dolan blesses palm at the back of St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 28, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, before offering the 10:15 a.m. Mass. On Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, the Church celebrates Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem to accomplish His paschal mystery—His suffering, death and resurrection for the salvation of the world. (3.) The Chrism Mass, which includes the rite of blessing of the oils and the consecration of chrism to be used in parishes this year, was celebrated by the cardinal March 30 at the cathedral. (4.) Hundreds of priests gather in prayer at the Chrism Mass, where they renewed their commitment to clerical service. RESTORATIVE—(5.,6.,7.) Two women follow the program in song and another woman bows her head in prayer during the Three Hours’ Reflection on the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, April 2, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The liturgy included the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross preached by Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. (8.,9.) Attendees light each other’s candles during the Easter Vigil celebrated April 3 at Our Lady of Pity Church on Staten Island. Father John Wroblewski, pastor of Our Lady of Pity and St. Anthony of Padua parish, presided over the Mass that included the sacrament of baptism. Father Wroblewski baptizes Sabrina Paupaw. (10.,11.) A crucifix of Christ is held high and the Passion narrative is read during the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday, April 2, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Cardinal Dolan presided.

The Path to the Glory of Easter

Many of the celebrations and rituals of Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum are captured by Catholic New York photographers, in stark contrast to last year, when Covid-19 limited the participation … more

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Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 3. The Easter Vigil was celebrated in a near empty basilica for the second year in a row as Italy continues to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Christ’s Victory Over Death Proclaims a Second Chance for All, Pope Says

The Easter liturgies—with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen—assure people that it is never … more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES AND CINDY WOODEN | 4/7/21

The Staten Island Ferry moves past the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced March 25 that one of three new Staten Island Ferry boats will be named for Catholic Worker Movement co-founder Dorothy Day, whose sainthood cause is being considered by the Vatican.

Staten Island Ferry Boat Named for Dorothy Day to Sail Next Year

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced March 25 that one of the three new Staten Island Ferry boats transporting people between Staten Island and lower Manhattan will be named for Catholic Worker Movement … more

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New York University sophomore Sebastian Jamshahi, left, and Darin Howell, a Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) missionary at NYU, speak with a man on the street in Manhattan while working together with Lay Apostolic Ministries with the Poor (LAMP) during the current school year.

NYU Students Share Conversations, Prayers With City’s Homeless

Sebastian Jamshahi is in a growing relationship with God, which he is able to share with the homeless on New York City’s streets through the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/7/21

A parishioner prays intently during the liturgy.

Mass at Bronx Church Remembers Covid-19 Victims, Offers Solace for Mourners

As names of their loved ones lost to Covid-19 were read from the altar at St. John-Visitation Church, a muted gong sounded and dozens of people made their way up the sun-drenched main aisle to … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 4/7/21

ArchCare Partners With Montefiore for PACE Participants

ArchCare President and CEO Scott LaRue told CNY that ArchCare will be capable of doubling its 850 participants in ArchCare’s Senior Life Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/7/21

Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne, left, celebrates the closing Mass March 20 at St. Simon Stock in the Bronx commemorating the parish’s 100th anniversary. The parish is now called St. Simon Stock and St. Joseph parish after a merger in 2015.

St. Simon Stock Parish Celebrating 100 Years of Carmelite Service

St. Simon Stock parish in the Bronx, on Valentine Avenue at 182nd Street, is celebrating 100 years of dedicated clergy, laity and volunteers helping with the spiritual growth of the faithful, mostly … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/7/21

A woman with a rosary draped in her hands prays during Mass.

Motorcade for Life

A Motorcade for Life procession of more than 50 vehicles followed the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Charles Church on Staten Island March 25, the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. The motorcade was … more

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Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco leads the blessing of a new bell carillon in the sacristy of Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry March 28. The carillon was donated by Gilda Fata in memory of her late husband, Edward, a musician who was an important member of the parish music ministry for many years. From left are Father Christopher Monturo, pastor of Sacred Heart-Our Lady of Pompeii parish; Bishop Colacicco; altar server Theresa Janson; Father Fidelis Oppong, parochial vicar; Gilda Fata and her son, Michael Fata.

Bishop's Blessing

Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco led the blessing of a new bell carillon in the sacristy of Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry March 28. The carillon was donated by Gilda Fata in memory of her late … more

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Stepinac Thespians to Take the Stage In Live Outdoor Performances in June

After a year in the dark, Stepinac Theatre at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains is returning with the spring production of the Tony-winning musical “Pippin.” The return … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/7/21

One High School Football Season Ending, Another Just Beginning

One football season will be ending and another will be beginning on the same day. This is the story of the Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) during the Covid-19 pandemic. On April 17, … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/7/21

ArchCare Offers Rides for PACE Participants

ArchCare has launched a free transportation system to provide non-emergency patient transportation for its PACE participants in the New York City area. ArchCare is partnering with Ride Health in … more

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St. Thomas Aquinas College Expands Campus

St. Thomas Aquinas College increased its campus footprint 20 percent by acquiring the adjacent Camp Venture property, with 12 acres of land and a 100,000- square-foot building, for $7 million. The … more

4/7/21

Fordham Hires Men’s Basketball Coach

Fordham University hired Kyle Neptune as its men’s basketball coach, the university announced. The Brooklyn native comes to Fordham after serving as an assistant coach at Villanova … more

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