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AFIRMANDO LA VIDA—Manifestantes de pro-vida en Washington, D.C. celebran fuera de la Corte Suprema el 24 de junio mientras la corte anuló la decisión histórica Roe v. Wade sobre el aborto.

Defensores de la Vida Afirman la Revocación de Roe vs. Wade por Parte de la Corte Suprema

“No sé si alguna vez realmente creí que lo vería anulado en mi vida (Roe vs. Wade)”, dijo la hermana Virginia Joy, S.V., directora de la Oficina de Respeto a la Vida … more

Por CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE y DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/13/22

The cardinal addresses the congregation during the afternoon liturgy.

Parish Centennial

St. John and St. Mary parish in Chappaqua marked its 100th anniversary at a Nov. 5 Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan. more

11/16/22

CONGRESO CATÓLICO—Durante el Congreso Nacional Católico Raíces y Alas, la delegación de Nueva York se reúne el 26 de abril cerca del Capitolio en Washington, D.C. Desde la izquierda son el padre Brian McWeeney, Krismely Garcia, la hermana Pilar de la Cruz, Wanda Vasquez, el obispo auxiliar Bishop Peter Byrne, el obispo auxiliar Bishop Joseph Espaillat, el padre José Cruz, Oscar Cruz, el diácono Jorge Castillo, Diócesis de Brooklyn, el arzobispo Héctor Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte de Trujillo, Perú, y líder del Consejo de Obispos Latinoamericanos, el diácono Jorge González, Diócesis de Brooklyn, y el diácono Asterio Velasco, Arquidiócesis de Newark.

Reunión de Raíces y Alas Reúne a Líderes del Ministerio Hispano

Líderes del Ministerio Hispano de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York participaron recientemente en la sexta reunión del Congreso Nacional Católico Raíces y Alas en … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/18/22

Catholic High School Players Help Team USA to Gold Medal

Cardinal Hayes High School’s Ian Jackson and Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Johnuel “Boogie” Fland helped Team USA capture the gold medal at the FIBA U17 Basketball World … more

7/13/22

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat smiles broadly during the Young Adult Mass he offered for All Souls Day Nov. 2 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Joyful Celebration

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat offered the Young Adult Mass for All Souls Day Nov. 2 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. guitar during the evening liturgy. Below, members of the congregation … more

11/16/22

BUEN CONSEJO—Christa Temple, izquierda, y Lesly Santos toman un descanso el 13 de mayo durante una Clinica Legal Comunitaria de Caridades Católicas para inmigrantes documentados e indocumentados en la parroquia de la Asunción en Peekskill. La Sra. Temple sirvió como una coordinadora principal para el evento, y la Sra. Santos como líder de los abogados inmigrantes. La clínica legal de cinco horas atrajo 60 inmigrantes buscando consejo y orientación por los pasos de procedimientos de inmigracion, incluyendo aplicando por asilo.

En Peekskill, Caridades Católicas Brinda Asesoría Legal a Inmigrantes

Christa Temple, miembra del personal de Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, y varios colegas ofrecieron una Clínica Legal Comunitaria el 13 de mayo en la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/18/22

Juliette Picciano Appointed President of Cathedral High School

Juliette Picciano has been named president of Cathedral High School in Manhattan, the school announced. Ms. Picciano and principal Maria Spagnuolo will lead the girls’ school in serving … more

7/13/22

Fordham Prep Graduate Named PGA’s Top Rookie

Cameron Young, a 2015 graduate of Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, was named the 2021-2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. “It’s a very special one historically, given Arnold … more

11/16/22

Religious Jubilarians

Dominican Sisters of Hope 75 Years Sister Geraldine Schultz, O.P., taught at St. Ursula School, Mount Vernon, 1962-1967. She also served in New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina. … more

11/16/22

Oktoberfest Celebration

Priests enjoyed a convivial evening Oct. 31 during an Oktoberfest celebration at St. John Vianney Clergy Residence in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. more

11/16/22

Cardinal Dolan meets students and guests at the Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at New York University in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan Sept. 8. Cardinal Dolan’s visit came on the 10-year anniversary of the center’s dedication in Cardinal Egan’s name.

Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at NYU Marks A Decade With Appreciation, Gratitude

Cardinal Dolan expressed appreciation to his predecessor Cardinal Edward Egan and recalled the night the Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at New York University was blessed and dedicated as he addressed … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/16/22

A young child touches the figure of the Divine Child Jesus.

Faithful at Cathedral Mass Encouraged to Imitate the Divine Child Jesus

The celebrant of this year’s Mass of the Divine Child Jesus at St. Patrick’s Cathedral spoke about “increasing faith, serving and loving God,” and he noted that the Divine … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

Preparing for the Church’s Embrace

These recent weeks have been “back to school” for so many of our youth, providing yet another occasion for us to celebrate … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 9/21/22

Coming Together in New York to Spur Christian Unity

My visits to St. John the Divine Cathedral on Manhattan’s Upper West Side have been few. A recent trip, on Sept. 8, will stay with me for some time … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/21/22

CIERRE SAGRADO—El cardenal Dolan y el obispo emérito Fausto Ramón Mejía Vallejo después de la Misa de Conclusión del Año Jubilar Altagraciano en la Catedral de San Patricio el 18 de septiembre. El cardenal Dolan fue el celebrante principal. El obispo Mejía pronunció la homilía; él es de la Diócesis de San Francisco de Macorís, República Dominicana.

Afectuosa Despedida al Jubileo de Altagracia en Misa de la Catedral

La celebración de un año de la arquidiócesis del Jubileo de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia culminó el domingo 18 de septiembre con una misa de clausura en español en la Catedral de San … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/21/22

She’s at Home Helping Moms and Their Kids

The recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/13/22

A panel discussion followed the screening. From left: moderator David DiCerto of the Sheen Center; David Naglieri, director and producer of the film; Sister M. Clare, M.C.; and Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C.

Mother Teresa Movie Brings Saint’s Witness to ‘Next Generation’

Cardinal Dolan, introducing a Manhattan screening of “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love,” to be released in theaters Oct. 3-4, described the film as a “first-rate … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 9/21/22

Praying Together

Particularly heartbreaking in the June 2 article announcing the closing of CNY newspaper was learning that 13 employees of the CNY newspaper will also lose their jobs as a result of this transition. … more

11/16/22

‘Growing Chorus’

I would like to add my voice to the growing chorus of New York Catholics who are saddened by the announcement of the expected closing of Catholic New York in the fall. It will be a great loss to me … more

7/13/22

A little girl gently greets “Little Amal,” a giant puppet on a worldwide tour to raise awareness about the plight of unaccompanied refugee minors, outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral after the 10:15 a.m. Mass Sept. 18. The 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl also met migrant families who recently arrived in New York City from Ecuador, Afghanistan and Myanmar; Father Enrique Salvo, the cathedral’s rector; and Catholic Charities representatives, including Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, the executive director.

Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Girl Stops at St. Patrick’s

Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Girl Stops at St. Patrick’s “Little Amal,” a giant puppet that is on a worldwide pilgrimage to raise awareness about the plight of unaccompanied … more

9/21/22