Catholic New York

Priest of Archdiocese Is Laicized

Kevin Gallagher, who had served as a priest of the archdiocese since his ordination in 1998, has been granted a dispensation from the obligations of the clerical state by the Vatican’s Congregation … more

3/29/17 | 2 comments

Cardinal Dolan greets Loretta Brennan Glucksman, the grand marshal of the 257th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, who led the March 17 march up Fifth Avenue while riding with her grandson, Liam Picco, 15, in their favorite hansom cab.

Example of St. Patrick Cited as Guide for Spreading Gospel

St. Patrick’s Day in New York began, as always, on Fifth Avenue, but not with a parade. That came later, and it was as heart-stirring as ever. The celebration opened early in the morning with the … more

CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 3/22/18 | 2 comments

The Stellabotte, who celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary Jan. 21 are the longest-married couple in the archdiocese. They are pictured on their wedding day in 1945.

72 Years of Patience, Prayer And Faith for the Stellabottes

Anthony and Teresa Stellabotte attributed their longevity in life and marriage to patience, prayer and faith. The parishioners of St. Ann’s on Staten Island have been married 72 years, … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/15/17 | 1 comment

Msgr. Peter Finn, dean of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed Sacrament parish, offers Corpus Christi Mass June 3 at Holy Family Church on Staten Island.

Quarter of a Century In Reverent Adoration

A Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic procession followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament commemorated 25 years of Perpetual Adoration for Our Lady of the Eucharist Perpetual Adoration Chapel … more

6/6/18 | 1 comment

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Series on Eucharistic Presence of The Lord Offered Online, in Parishes

A new series from the Augustine Institute seeks to answer the question, “What is it that is so special about the Eucharist?” The Augustine Institute is the creator of the online Catholic platform … more

4/25/18 | 1 comment

Brooke Thompson, a fourth-grader in the religious education program at St. Joseph’s in Bronxville, holds a Lenten offering box that is personalized with the name of a child from Cristo del Rosario parish in Managua, Nicaragua.

Bronxville Students Give Alms to ‘Lenten Buddies’ in Nicaragua

It’s typical to see small cardboard boxes around Catholic churches and schools at this time of year. Many will have a short prayer and religious image printed on them with the words, “My Lenten … more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 3/10/17 | 1 comment

REMEMBERING A HERO—Members of the U.S. Marine Corps fold an American flag to present to the family of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph Carbone at his burial at Calvary Cemetery in Queens Sept. 30. Carbone, who grew up in Brooklyn, died in World War II’s Battle of Tarawa in November 1943 and returned home for burial after a DNA match with his niece Nancy Lewis of Brooklyn.

DNA Match Brings Brooklyn Woman’s War Hero Uncle Home for Burial

Nancy Lewis knew her uncle only through the stories she heard and always had hoped to bring him home for burial next to his parents. She took a DNA test, a match was found, and U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/12/17 | 1 comment

Cardinal Continues Waiver of Fees in Annulment Cases

Continuing a practice begun during the just-completed Year of Mercy, the archdiocese will extend the waiver of fees in annulment cases. Cardinal Dolan brought the matter to the archdiocesan … more

JOHN WOODS | 11/23/16 | 1 comment

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY—Msgr. Kieran Harrington, vicar of communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, delivers the invocation July 18 during the first day of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Brooklyn Priest’s Prayer Reminds GOP of Importance of Life

When Msgr. Kieran Harrington delivered the invocation on the opening night of the Republican National Convention, it wasn’t just a coincidence that he ended up on the same stage where high-scale … more

7/20/16 | 1 comment

FULL OF HOPE—Women religious pause for a photo during the Giving Voice 2017 National Gathering held July 6-9 at Iona College in New Rochelle.

Young Sisters Bond in Faith, Friendship At National Gathering at Iona College

Sister Niurka Burgos, C.S.JB., quickly realized she belonged at Giving Voice’s 2017 National Gathering at Iona College and must clear her schedule to attend the next meeting in two … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/19/17

Edward Cardinal Egan Forum Sept. 26 at Sheen Center

Archdiocesan Catholic Charities and the Magnificat Foundation will present the Edward Cardinal Egan Forum Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in lower Manhattan. “The … more

9/13/17

With Bishop DiMarzio, third from left, and Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, far right, are, from left, Deacon Osvaldo Hernandez, New York; Deacon Jose Diaz, Brooklyn; Deacon Joseph Dutan, Brooklyn; and Deacon Michael Connolly, New York.

Toward Priesthood

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn ordained four men to the transitional diaconate, two from the Archdiocese of New York and two from the Diocese of Brooklyn, at a Mass Nov. 4 at St. Joseph’s … more

11/8/17

Cardinal Shows Pride in Charities’ Alliance With Astor Services

Arcadio Wharton, 13, showed his artwork to Cardinal Dolan and told CNY there is more to come. Arcadio was one of the students who met the cardinal during his visit to the Astor Services for … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/23/18

Daniel Solares, izquierda, Krismely Garcia y Christopher Rivera eran entre los 125 delegados del Encuentro Región 2 (Estado de Nueva York) quien atendieron el V Encuentro Nacional, 20-23 de septiembre, en Grapevine, Texas. Solares es del Diócesis de Albany, y Srta. Garcia y Rivera viven el en Archidiócesis de Nueva York. Ellos se unieron con mas que 700 delegados en la Cena de Encuentro Entre Los Obispos y Jóvenes Adultos.

En V Encuentro Nacional, Jóvenes Adultos de Nueva York Tienen Esperanza

Fueron cuatro días de fe. Fueron cuatro días de esperanza. También fueron cuatro días de amor, por la Iglesia, los sacramentos y el viaje sagrado buscando un encuentro con Cristo. El V Encuentro … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/27/18

The cardinal greets students after Mass; the students are, from left, seniors Taylor Russin, Sabrina Dunckley, Claudia Cirulli and Katherine Escobedo.

All Saints Day

Cardinal Dolan celebrated an All Saints Day Mass Nov. 1 at Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale. more

11/7/18

An Indonesian man stands in front of his destroyed house Dec. 24 after a tsunami hit two islands. Indonesian authorities asked people to avoid the coast in areas where the tsunami killed more than 400 people.

CRS Working in Indonesia to Assess Needs of Tsunami Survivors

Catholic Relief Services is working with local partners to help determine the greatest needs of survivors of Indonesia’s Dec. 22 tsunami, said Yenni Suryani, country manager for the U.S. agency in … more

1/2/18

The Because We Can Sports basketball championship game begins with a jump ball at the CYO Center at Port Richmond on Staten Island Feb. 24. The game ended in a tie.

Coaches Share Love for Sports With Special Needs Players on Staten Island

Sal Fabozzi used his passion for basketball to create opportunities in athletics for young athletes with special needs by starting Because We Can Sports on Staten Island. “I love the expressions … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/27/19

Students from Manhattan College stride with smiles on their faces during the 258th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue last March.

New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is Postponed; Cardinal Dolan to Offer Mass March 17

This year’s New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is being postponed from stepping off March 17 in response to the coronavirus threat. It is the first postponement in the … more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/12/20

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

Funeral Held for Bronx EMT

The Funeral Mass for EMT Yadira Arroyo was celebrated March 25 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in the Bronx. more

3/29/17