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Cardinal Dolan presides at the opening of Forty Hours Devotion at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in LaGrangeville July 12. At left is Deacon Anthony Cirone, permanent deacon of the parish, and on right is Deacon Zachary Alspaugh, a transitional deacon on summer assignment at St. Kateri. The 5 p.m. Mass was concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, retired Auxiliary Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, Father Joseph McLafferty, pastor of St. Kateri and dean of Dutchess and Putnam counties, Father John Wilson, parochial vicar of the parish, and other priests of the deanery.

St. Kateri Feast, Eucharistic Revival Link Faithful in LaGrangeville

The pastor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in LaGrangeville is grateful for the participation of the faithful in the parish’s Forty Hours Devotion that concluded on the namesake saint’s feast … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 7/27/22

A program volunteer, blue T-shirt and black cap, assists a client.

Helping in Harlem

Archdiocesan Catholic Charities distributed 200 boxes of dry goods, dairy and produce July 15 to local families in need at St. Joseph of the Holy Family Church in Harlem. The event was the latest in … more

7/27/22

Lou Tobacco, president of Msgr. Farrell High School and camp director, checks the bocce balls during a match.

Msgr. Farrell Campers Develop Bocce Skills, Friendships

Francesco Conia came to an easy conclusion and returned to Msgr. Farrell Bocce Summer Camp on Staten Island for a second year July 11-15. “I had so much fun, I had to come back this … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/27/22

Priests Named Staten Island Pastor, Dutchess Administrator

Father Edwin Cipot was appointed pastor of Holy Child on Staten Island, and Father Jeffrey Maurer was named administrator of the newly merged parish of St. Christopher, St. Sylvia, Good Shepherd and … more

7/27/22

Cardinal Dolan to Celebrate Columbus Day Mass

Cardinal Dolan will serve as the principal celebrant and retired Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will deliver the homily at the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral … more

9/23/22

Five Archdiocesan Priests Retire

Five priests of the archdiocese have retired, the Cardinal’s Office announced. The retirements were effective July 1, except for one noted below. Father Edmund Burke had served … more

7/27/22

Members of the Puerto Rico National Guard rescue a woman stranded in her house Sept. 19 in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

Concern in New York Parishes for Fiona’s Victims

Father Osvaldo Hernandez, parochial vicar of St. Peter and St. Mary parish in Haverstraw said he and family members returned to New York from their native Dominican Republic Sept. 18 after visiting … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/23/22

13 Pastors Receive Reappointments

Thirteen priests serving as pastors have received reappointments for their second six-year terms at their current parishes, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The reappointments became … more

7/27/22

RELICS OF ST. BERNADETTE—A man prays before a reliquary containing relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes May 23 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Relics of St. Bernadette are currently touring the United States for the first time. The pilgrimage will continue with cross-country stops through Aug. 4, with the last visit scheduled at St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles. The Manhattan stop included a five-day visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Harlem.

St. Bernadette Relics at Cathedral Remind ‘Mary Is Always With Us’

“I would never have the opportunity to be in Lourdes, so she came to me. It was such a blessing that we got today.” So shared Sister Leda Domino, O. Carm., a social worker who works … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/1/22

National Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza is interviewed by Leslie Maxie as part of the “Faith: The Competitive Edge” series July 26 at The Sheen Center’s Loreto Theater in Manhattan.

Piazza Speaks About Faith’s Importance for Life at Sheen Center

Mike Piazza discussed the impact of faith in his life as a child in Pennsylvania, through a Hall of Fame baseball career and now as a husband and father as the former Mets catcher was interviewed as part of the “Faith: The Competitive Edge” series July 26 at The Sheen Center’s Loreto Theater. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/27/22

The recently elected general administration of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are clockwise, from top left: Sister Carole Marie Troskowski, P.V.M.I., Sister Ann Marie Archer, P.V.M.I., Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I., Sister Mary Josita Worlock, P.V.M.I. and Sister Dolores Marie Poll, P.V.M.I.

Parish Visitors Elect General Administration

Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I, has been elected to a second five-year term as general superior of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Council members are Sister Mary Josita … more

7/27/22

Religious Jubilarians 2019

11/6/19

Elias Ivrin, 89, joined by his daughter, Lisa Ivrin, is released from Mary Manning Walsh Home in Manhattan after recovering from the coronavirus May 22. That day, the Knights of Columbus recognized the home’s staff for its patient care.

Honoring Health Care Workers

6/3/20

A woman religious, left, venerates relics of St. Bernadette at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Harlem.

Visit of St. Bernadette Relics Spurs Parish Unity at Our Lady of Lourdes

The Relics of St. Bernadette visited Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Upper Manhattan May 20 to 24. The visit was part of the relics’ first time tour of the United States, from April to … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/1/22

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, presents Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., with the Book of the Gospels during the July 17 Mass at which he was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Ann Church in Nyack.

Deacon Neier Ordained for Oratory

Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon for the New York Oratory of St. Philip Neri by Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, at … more

7/27/22

Twins Jannett Martiena and Jennipher Martiena, and fellow graduate Emily Mays light up 125th annual commencement exercises at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle May 20.

Congratulation Catholic School Graduates of 2022

CLASS ACTS—Commencement exercises are now being held at Catholic schools—elementary, high school and colleges—across the archdiocese. more

6/1/22

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., professes first, or simple, vows before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., July 10.

Brother Maxson Professes Vows With Benedictines

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., a native of New Windsor, was one of three Benedictine monks to profess first vows July 10 at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa. A 2016 graduate of Cornwall High … more

7/27/22

People gather in the new parish prayer garden for the blessing and dedication.

Cardinal Blesses Bronx Prayer Garden

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass indoors, and then blessed and dedicated a new prayer garden at St. John-Visitation parish in the Bronx May 21. The garden has already become a place of … more

6/1/22

Decree of Merger Announced For Two Dutchess County Parishes

After intensive consultation, Cardinal Dolan issued the following decree of merger, effective July 5, 2022: Merger of the parishes of St. Christopher-St. Sylvia, Red Hook, and Good Shepherd-St. … more

7/27/22

Students from St. Frances de Chantal School await the arrival of Cardinal Dolan, who was unable to attend because of illness. Bishop Whalen, subbing for the cardinal, met the kids.

Principals Meet

The spring principals’ meeting took place on May 25 at Marina del Rey in the Bronx. Cardinal Dolan, was unable to attend because of illness. Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen subbed for the … more

6/1/22

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