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Notre Dame Club of Staten Island Marks Eve of Solemn Remembrance Sept. 9

For the 20th consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island will conduct its “Eve of Solemn Remembrance” service commemorating Sept. 11, 2001. … more

8/24/22

Kellys Make $5 Million Gift to School of Health Services at Iona

The flagship building of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences will be named the Kelly Center for Health Services to honor benefactors and graduates, Alfred and Peggy Kelly, the … more

11/2/22

Mary Grace Lewis of the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral pulls into third base as Sean Halbert of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral attempts to apply the tag during a 7-6 victory for St. Patrick’s June 18 on the Great Lawn in Central Park. Looking on is St. Patrick’s co-captain and third-base coach Omar Yapor.

A Pitch for Friendships in Saints & Sinners Softball League

Newcomer Omar Yapor and veteran Steve Feeley are finding the Saints & Sinners Softball League fulfilling for the same reasons. Seven Catholic parishes in Manhattan fielded teams in the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/29/22

Dominican Sisters Cycling for Peace Sept. 17

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill will host their second annual Cycling for Peace event at Rockland Lake State Park Bike Path in Valley Cottage Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. Ride … more

8/24/22

Bronx Students Thank Police Officers [Photo gallery]

Students from St. John Chrysostom in the Bronx thank police officers of the 41st and 42nd precincts in the Bronx for keeping them safe. more

Maria R. Bastone | 2/23/15

The seven Sisters of Life who made their first vows June 25 greet the faithful at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. They were, from left: Sister Anne Marie Elizabeth, Sister Zion Joy, Sister Mary Hostia Josephine, Sister Caeli Gloriae, Sister Lilia Consolata, Sister Isabel Fiat Karolina and Sister Miriam Bethel.

Seven Sisters of Life Profess Their First Vows

Seven Sisters of Life professed their first vows June 25, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester served as … more

6/29/22

St. Thomas Aquinas Offering New Health Care Program

St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill is launching a new Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management and Informatics to prepare students to address the growing need for qualified … more

8/24/22

Anti-Church Op-ed Had ‘No Place in the Daily News’

A screed attacking numerous Church teachings, published as an Op-ed article in the New York Daily News earlier this month, has drawn critical reviews from officials of the Archdiocese of New York and … more

8/24/22

PRAYERFUL WITNESS—People pray near the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., June 24 as the court overruled the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision in its ruling in the Dobbs case, on a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks.

Advocates for Life Affirm Supreme Court’s Reversal of Roe v. Wade

“I don’t know that I ever really believed that I would see (Roe v. Wade) overturned in my lifetime,” said Sister Virginia Joy, S.V., director of the Respect Life Office of the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE and DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/29/22

St. Thomas Aquinas to Play Men's, Women's Volleyball

St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) announced it is adding men’s and women’s volleyball to its NCAA sports roster for the 2023-2024 school year. Women’s volleyball will compete … more

8/24/22

Juliana Barros holds a portrait of the Old Testament prophet Elijah during the Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries’ presentation of “Jonah and The Prophettes” Aug. 6 at St. Mary’s School in Wappingers Falls.

‘Jonah’ Production Promotes CLASP Campers’ Growth in Faith, Arts

Stephanie Alvarez remembered when everything began to come together for her as she and some 60 cast and crew members were preparing for Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries’ (CYFM) … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/24/22

Cardinal Dolan mingles with attendees of the June 21 Love & Responsibility session at Immaculate Conception Church on East 14th Street in Manhattan.

Cardinal Gives Guidance at Love & Responsibility Summer Series

In the first gathering of the Love & Responsibility 2022 summer series, Cardinal Dolan told the participants the passion between a husband and wife “is a glitter of God’s passion for … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/29/22

Cardinal Dolan celebrates the June 18 Centennial Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace in the New Dorp section of Staten Island.

Centennial Mass Offers Spiritual Boost to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Staten Island

In the New Dorp section of Staten Island, dedicated clergy, staff and parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Peace have been commemorating the parish’s 100 years, and remembering the importance of … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/29/22

DEFACED—A pro-life billboard leased by the Ulster Deanery Respect Life Committee was damaged by vandals in Esopus overnight June 20-21. An attempt was made to patch the billboard as shown in the photo.

Pro-Life Billboards Vandalized in Esopus

Father Arthur Rojas was driving south on Route 9W in Esopus to celebrate morning Mass at Sacred Heart Church when he noticed the Ulster Deanery Respect Life Committee’s pro-life billboard was … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/29/22

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8/1/19

New Principal Selected for The Ursuline School

Theresa Napoli, a longtime Catholic educator, has been named principal of The Ursuline School in New Rochelle. The appointment is effective July 1. Ms. Napoli, dean of academic affairs at … more

6/29/22

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