Catholic New York

Boy Scout Anthony Decina holds an adjustable rail pew divider he designed and built as part of his comprehensive Eagle Scout project to help his parish church, St. Anthony of Padua in West Harrison, comply with social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eagle Scout’s Pew Dividers Bring Faithful Together Safely in West Harrison Church

Anthony Decina will receive the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout merit badge later this year for creating 130 pew dividers at St. Anthony of Padua Church in West Harrison. “It was a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/7/20 | 1 comment

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

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

Holding a miniature statue, is Robert Fitkin, who received the Good Shepherd Award. Recipients of the Terence Cardinal Cooke Award included Tom Scheuring and, to his right, Janis Batewell. At far right is Sister Joan Curtin, C.N.D., director of the Catechetical Office and, at far left, Ela Milewska, executive director of the Office of Youth Faith Fcatechists conferred the Catechetical Medal of Honor for 25 years or more of service.ormation.

Ceremony Recognizes Catechists for Generous Years of Service

The archdiocesan Catechetical Office recently honored catechists and directors/coordinators of religious education who have achieved milestones in the certification process. The annual Certification … more

11/7/18

Restoring Dignity Is Catholic Relief Services’ 75-Year Mission

As Catholic Relief Services staffers and supporters spent an evening marking 75 years of service in the world, one word recurred: dignity. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, who was chairman of the CRS … more

By BARB FRAZE | 1/2/19

A BIG DIFFERENCE—Esmeralda, 11, above, and her mentor, Sara, relax on the beach at Coney Island last year.

Bigs & Littles Still Together, Even When They Are Apart

In the Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring program, adult mentors continue nurturing their bond with their young mentees even with restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. “We have … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/6/20

BEAUTY OF BUTTONS—Art teacher Jill Holmes, center in photo with students, guided more than 70 students in the school beautification project. Principal Joanne Kelly is at far left.

Mary and Baby Jesus Welcome All to New Rochelle School

At Holy Family School in New Rochelle, a newly constructed image of the Madonna and Child, made almost entirely of buttons, is on display. It is the creative work of Mrs. Jill Holmes, who came on … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/27/19

Letter to Teachers from Michael Deegan, Superintendent of Schools

We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. —2 … more

5/6/20

For 75 Years, CRS Has Transformed Lives

Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, marked 75 years of service in December, and we want to join the chorus of supporters and admirers … more

1/2/19

Mother’s Day Visiting Guidelines at Cemeteries

The Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral have released the following guidelines for visits to cemeteries for Mother’s Day, May 10. The cemeteries entrusted to the Trustees of St. … more

5/6/20

Cardinal Dolan leads prayer, with his priest secretary Father Stephen Ries, background, and Father Pablo Gonzalez, right, the pastor of St. Rita of Cascia and St. Pius V parish in the Bronx, where the Missionaries of Charity have two convents.

Cardinal Prays at Burial of Two Missionaries of Charity

Cardinal Dolan led prayers at the burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne April 25 for two Missionaries of Charity sisters who died of Covid-19 within a day of each other last month in the … more

5/6/20

Bishop Robert Brucato

When he was named a bishop in 1997, my Uncle Bob chose as his episcopal motto, “My heart is ready, O Lord” (Ps 57:8/108:2). The phrase captures the very essence of this good priest, this … more

By CHRISTOPHER M. BELLITTO | 11/9/18

Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese to Close Next Week

All Catholic elementary schools in the archdiocese will be closed from Monday to Friday, March 16 to 20, “with the possibility of a lengthier closure,” said Michael Deegan, superintendent of schools in the archdiocese. more

3/12/20

Stepinac’s R.J. Davis Leads 19 All-State Basketball Honorees

R.J. Davis has added another postseason honor for the 2019-2020 season. The Archbishop Stepinac High School senior was named the 2019-2020 Class AA Co-Player of the Year by the New York State … more

5/6/20

Three graduates of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, are among the six men Cardinal Dolan will ordain to the priesthood this Saturday, May 25, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In the seminary chapel, from left are Father Roger Kwan, Father Gabriel Monahan, C.F.R., and Father John J. Figueroa.

Cardinal Dolan to Ordain Six Priests on Saturday

Cardinal Dolan will ordain six men to the priesthood at Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m. Five will serve the Archdiocese of New York and one is a Franciscan Friar of … more

5/22/19

Cardinal Dolan, touring John Cardinal O’Connor School in Irvington Jan. 27, takes time to look at wall posters with Luke Hennisch, left, and Aiden Scholl. National Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, runs through Feb. 1.

Cardinal O’Connor School ‘Shows Us What Catholic Schools Are All About’

Evan Breen and Anthony Romeo entered John Cardinal O’Connor School in Irvington with a learning need to enhance their reading skills. Now, the eighth-graders enjoy reading and are waiting to … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/29/20

Academy of Mount St. Ursula Earns Middle States Re-Accreditation

The Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx received re-accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, the girls’ high school … more

5/6/20

Ordinations 2019

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5/22/19