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WINNING CAST—Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, Nicholas Ralph and Anna Madeley star in the PBS show "All Creatures Great and Small,” the recipient of the 2022 Christopher Spirit Award.

Christopher Awards Honor Creators of 22 Films, TV Shows and Books

Themes of healing, justice, service, building bridges and overcoming steep odds are reflected in the 22 films, TV programs, and books for adults and young people being honored with Christopher Awards … more

4/28/22

Parishioners of Assumption Church in Peekskill carry an image of Our Lady through Peekskill for the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15.

Processions for Our Lady

Transfiguration Church in Lower Manhattan honored Our Lady at its 26th annual Assumption Procession Aug. 14. The day included a bilingual Chinese-English Mass at noon, followed by the procession with … more

8/25/22

Three Downstate Dioceses Pursue New Path in Priestly Formation

Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn and Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre announced Oct. 27 the launching of new programs at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie to … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/2/22

The cardinal greets the 10 new permanent deacons after Mass. Front row, from left, are Deacon Daniel Condon, Deacon Paul Reisman, Deacon Douglas FitzMorris, Cardinal Dolan, Deacon Francis Orlando, director of diaconate formation; Deacon Anthony Reino, M.D.; Deacon John Tremblay and Deacon Rafael Taveras. Back row, from left, are Deacon Robert Leavy Jr., Deacon Escolastico Daniel Corniell Tejada, Deacon Lucas Garcia, Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia; Deacon James Bello, director of diaconate ministry and life; and Deacon Stephen Morgante.

Ten New Deacons Part of Christ’s Plan for His Church, Cardinal Says

At the Mass of Ordination for 10 permanent deacons, Cardinal Dolan said many people and groups could claim a fair share of the credit. The cardinal naturally began with the men themselves for … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/24/22

Breck Gordon, maestra de ESOL en el Centro Internacional de Caridades Católicas de Nueva York, repasa una lección con estudiantes el 27 de julio en el centro, localizado en Maiden Lane en el distrito de Wall Street. ESOL (Inglés para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas) es un componente clave de los servicios del centro. La Sra. Gordon también es funcionaria en el Programa de Servicio de Apoyo del centro.

El Centro Internacional de Caridades Católicas Ayuda a los Inmigrantes a Adaptarse a Nueva York

En el corazón del distrito de Wall Street, Nancy Paulino se tomó el tiempo de mejorar su inglés en una clase de ESOL (inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas) para … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/24/22

Clergy, mission leaders and staff members gather at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with Cardinal Dolan, the principal celebrant, following the Oct 23 World Mission Sunday Mass. Next to the cardinal is Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., of Sydney, Australia, who was a concelebrant.

Support, Prayers for Missionaries Offered at World Mission Sunday Mass

At the annual World Mission Sunday Mass inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cardinal Dolan reminded the attentive missioners that the Church family is always supportive and grateful for their … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/2/22

A Statement on Dobbs Decision by the New York State Catholic Bishops

We give thanks to God for today’s decision of the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This just decision will save countless innocent children … more

6/24/22

Campers make a splash in the pool at Camp Lakota.

Camp Veritas Offers Faith, Fun for Youths, Staff

Matt Tarace returned to Camp Veritas for a second year because he felt at home the first time with campers and staff at Camp Lakota in Sullivan County. A parishioner of St. Mary’s in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/24/22

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, incenses the statue of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at an Oct. 22 Mass during the Fil-Am Catholic Community of the Hudson Valley’s Marian Day of Recollection honoring Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown.

Filipino Community Honors Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia celebrated Mass as part of the Fil-Am Catholic Community of the Hudson Valley’s Marian Day of Recollection honoring Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/2/22

Religious Jubilarians 2022

Sisters of Christian Charity 80 Years Sister Martina Reuther, S.C.C., served in the archdiocese at Immaculate Conception, the Bronx. 75 Years Sister Felice Donelin, S.C.C., served … more

11/2/22

Bishop Espaillat to Deliver Love & Responsibility Talk

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat has been added to the list of speakers for the Love & Responsibility weekly summer series for young adults. The bishop will give his talk the evening of … more

6/24/22

St. John’s University to Close Staten Island Campus in 2024

St. John’s University will close its Staten Island campus at the end of the spring 2024 semester, the university announced. Students, faculty, staff and administrators were informed of the … more

8/24/22

DEVOTION—A teenager prays during a pro-life youth Mass at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in January 2020.

Youth Minister’s Suggestions to Get Teens Excited About Mass

My cradle Catholic parents instilled in me the importance of going to Mass religiously (no pun intended) but were never able to articulate why we went, answering only "because we are Catholic and … more

By MARK HART | 8/24/22

‘The Promise of a Deep and Faithful Love’

This is a reflective retrospective drawn from my half a century of religious life as a Sister of the Resurrection. Looking back, the first movement of germination of the seed of God’s call was … more

By SISTER MARIE PAPPAS, C.R. | 11/2/22

Sister Fidelis and Sister Solanus Mary Payne, C.F.R., beam after professing their vows.

Two Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Make First Vows

Two Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal professed first vows Aug. 2 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in East Harlem. Father John Paul Ouellette, C.F.R., general servant of the Franciscan Friars of … more

8/24/22

At the ArchCare Gala at Gotham Hall in Manhattan Oct. 27, are, from left: Francis Serbaroli, chairman, ArchCare board of trustees; Brendan Gallagher, president, New York, Gallagher; Cardinal Dolan; Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare; and Rosanna Scotto, Fox 5 New York. Gallagher and 10-time U.S. Olympic swimming medalist Katie Ledecky, who participated via video, were the honorees. The gala raised a record $1.9 million for ArchCare, the archdiocesan health care system that cares daily for more than 9,000 seniors, the poor and persons with special needs.

Healthy Support

At the ArchCare Gala took place at Gotham Hall in Manhattan Oct. 27. The gala raised a record $1.9 million for ArchCare, the archdiocesan health care system that cares daily for more than 9,000 … more

11/2/22

Father Louis Molinelli, S.D.B., province delegate for youth ministry, celebrates Mass with Father Dennis Donovan, S.D.B., shrine director, left, and another priest at the Rise Up Festival Aug. 13 marking the 75th anniversary of the Marian Shrine in Stony Point.

Shrine Anniversary

Father Louis Molinelli, S.D.B., province delegate for youth ministry, celebrated Mass with Father Dennis Donovan, S.D.B., shrine director, and another priest at the Rise Up Festival Aug. 13 marking … more

8/24/22

Changing with the Times

In many respects all eyes are on us. The news we generate in the Archdiocese of New York, with Cardinal Dolan as our spokesperson and leader, typically travels further than we can gauge. The … more

By JOHN CAHILL | 11/2/22

Father Arthur Mastrolia, pastor of St. Clare parish, Staten Island, far left, participates with his parishioners in a neighborhood-wide Corpus Christi procession that followed the 10 a.m. Mass he offered at the church June 19. Deacon Richard Mitchell, a permanent deacon of the parish, carries the monstrance that contains the Blessed Sacrament to the fourth altar station along the procession route.

Corpus Christi Processions at Cathedral, Parishes Kick Off National Eucharistic Revival in New York

Corpus Christi processions outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral and 30 parishes across the archdiocese, together with similar celebrations around the country, launched the three-year National … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/29/22

Feminine Genius Brunch Set Nov. 12 in White Plains

The archdiocese’s Respect Life Office will hold its 2022 Feminine Genius Brunch at the Sonesta, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. The brunch’s theme is … more

11/2/22