With coronavirus protocols in place, Cardinal Dolan ordained two men to the priesthood—one for the Archdiocese of New York, the other for the Idente Missionaries—June 26 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

Cardinal Dolan ordained two priests at a Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral this morning (June 26). The newly ordained are Father Luis Silva, who was ordained for the Archdiocese of New York, and Father Roland Pereira, M.Id., who was ordained for the Idente Missionaries. The Mass of Ordination was delayed for more than a month because of the coronavirus pandemic. more

Father Edward Dougherty, M.M., hears confession on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 19, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral as priest and penitent observe proper safety protocols necessitated by … more

Church doors in the Hudson Valley reopened in time for parishioners of Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with a Eucharistic … more

A virtual Vigil Mass in honor of St. Anthony of Padua was celebrated on the saint’s feast, June 13, at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Staten Island by Father John J. Wroblewski, pastor of … more

Una manifestación interreligiosa, marcha y vigilia de oración el 7 de junio en Manhattan, haciendo hincapié en la solidaridad contra el racismo, contó con la … more

Msgr. John E. Kozar, president of Catholic Near East Welfare Association/Pontifical Mission for Palestine, is retiring June 30. An agency of the Holy See founded by Pope Pius XI in 1926, CNEWA … more

Five years ago, Dan and Michelle Schachle of Dickson, Tenn., prayed to Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, to intercede with God to save their son, still in his … more

The place of vocation aspiration for Father Luis M. Silva Cervantes was the city of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco in his native Mexico. The place of vocation realization for Father Silva, 35, … more

An interfaith rally, march and prayer vigil in Manhattan June 7 emphasizing solidarity against racism featured participation from Catholic clergy and parishioners. The event, called Faith March 4 … more

Father Luis M. Silva Cervantes He Aspired to a Priestly Vocation Early in His Native Mexico By ARMANDO MACHADO The place of vocation aspiration for Father Luis M. Silva Cervantes was the … more

The archdiocesan Family Life Office is for the first time offering a virtual Pre-Cana as part of its Marriage Preparation Program during the coronavirus pandemic. About 35 engaged couples … more

El lugar de aspiración vocacional para el padre Luis M. Silva Cervantes fue la ciudad de Guadalajara, en el estado de Jalisco en su México natal. El lugar para la realización de … more

Cardinal Dolan issued this pastoral letter June 12. Dear Family of the Archdiocese of New York: Because the news headlines of the past few months have seemed to be unrelentingly disturbing and … more

La distribución de alimentos básicos y perecederos, patrocinados por Caridades Católicas arquidiocesanas, estaba abierta al público. Se distribuyo un total de … more

PASTORSThe following priests have served for the past year as administrators. Father James FerreiraOur Lady Help of Christians, Staten Island Father Brian GraebeSt. Patrick’s Old … more

Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., the president of St. John’s University since 2014, will retire at the end of his term in June 2021, concluding a 36-year career in … more

Three archdiocesan priests have been removed from ministry. Msgr. Edward Barry, 72, former pastor of Holy Rosary parish in Hawthorne, and Father Andrew Florez, 67, have had allegations of the … more

CatholicNYC Presents continued its series of online talks during the coronavirus pandemic June 8 with Father Kareem Smith speaking on “Racism and the Catholic Response” two weeks after … more

Alex Santos grew up in the Bronx as a Yankees fan but will likely return to Yankee Stadium as a member of an American League rival. The Houston Astros used their first pick in the 2020 Major … more