Catholic New York

Archdiocese’s Statement on Mass Attendance

In light of the serious health risks to vulnerable populations, and mindful of the instructions of medical professionals, the Archdiocese of New York has urged the faithful to use their prudential judgment on whether or not to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days during the coronavirus outbreak. more

3/13/20

Catholic New York Again Judged Best in Catholic Press Competition

Catholic New York won first-place General Excellence honors for the fourth consecutive year in the Catholic Press Awards competition. The award, one of nine the newspaper won in the annual contest, … more

6/7/16

Dr. Timothy J. McNiff, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, accompanies Pope Francis during the Holy Father’s visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School in East Harlem last September. The pope’s meeting with Catholic school students in New York was in conjunction with his Apostolic Visit to the United States and Cuba.

Bar Set High for School Year, Superintendent Says

Blended learning has proven to be such an effective method in educating youngsters that it’s essentially being promoted to the head of the class this school year in 18 elementary schools. The … more

CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/17/16

Cardinal Dolan joins the newly affiliated Ladies of Charity for a group photo at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Oct. 22.

Ladies of Charity Welcome 45 New Affiliates at Cathedral Mass

The Ladies of Charity of New York welcomed 45 affiliates, double the number of last year, at a Mass and Affiliation Ceremony offered in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. “We are … more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 10/26/16

‘Home Run for Catholic Schools’ to Play at Dutchess Stadium

The seventh annual “Home Run for Catholic Schools” minor league baseball game between the Hudson Valley Renegades and the Staten Island Yankees will be played at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill … more

5/24/17

Enrichment Day Assists Educators, Family Members Handing on Faith

The archdiocesan Catechetical Office will present its second annual Family Catechesis Ministry Professional Day at Fordham University’s Duane Library in the Bronx Saturday, Aug. 5. The theme is … more

7/19/17

Mount St. Mary Names Campus Ministry Director

Father Gregoire J. Fluet has been named director of campus ministry and chaplain of Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh. Father Fluet, who earned a doctorate in history from Clark University in … more

9/13/17

Holy Name Society Honor For Bread of Life Leader

The Archdiocesan Union of the Holy Name Society of New York’s Richmond County Division is honoring Joe Delaney for his work with the Bread of Life Food Drive Sunday, Nov. 12. The day begins with … more

11/9/17

Passion for Hockey Runs in the Family

Steven Santini developed a passion for hockey at a young age. The 22-year-old defenseman for the New Jersey Devils grew up at the family-owned Brewster Ice Arena in Putnam County and inherited his … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/3/18

Cardinal Dolan greets Mass-goers inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The cardinal celebrated the 10:15 a.m. Mass on Easter Sunday, April 1, before a congregation of 2,000. Speaking with the press afterward, the cardinal expressed gratitude for the vast number gathered. “Thank God they’re here,” he said. “I hope they come back.”

‘Knowing Christ Is Here’ Brings Easter Joy at Cathedral

There is no more hopeful place than Easter Sunday Mass,” Cardinal Dolan said in his homily at the 10:15 a.m. liturgy he celebrated April 1 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. “It is here that we … more

CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/11/18

McGuirk Appointed President of Astor’s Children Foundation

Astor Services for Children & Families has appointed James McGuirk as president of The Children’s Foundation of Astor; the appointment became effective July 1. McGuirk had served as CEO of … more

7/11/19

Sheen Center Suspends Programming Through End of March; Other Closings and Postponements Announced in Archdiocese

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan has suspended programming and will be closed to the public through the end of the month due to the health crisis caused by the spread of the coronavirus, the center announced. more

3/13/20

Cardinal Dolan shares a proud moment with the 14 new priests during a group photo taken in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

‘Rejoicing’ in the Cathedral as 14 Priests Are Ordained

Cardinal Dolan ordained 14 men to the priesthood at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Memorial Day weekend—nine for the archdiocese and five for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. It was the largest … more

CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/8/16

A monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament, lifted by Father Maurer, is illuminated by candlelight during an Eucharistic procession across the fields of Washingtonville Middle School to the high school auditorium for Holy Hour.

Twilight Procession at St. Mary's in Washingtonville

At St. Mary’s Church in Washingtonville, a twilight Eucharistic procession on Oct. 15 included the participation of some 650 people from a parish adult retreat and a teen reunion retreat of Camp … more

10/26/16

Revive Missions Schedule

Week of Monday to Wednesday, June 5-7 7 p.m. at St. Augustine, 140 Maple Ave., New City For the parishes of St. Anthony, St. Augustine, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Paul-St. Ann 7 p.m. … more

5/24/17

House Committee Votes Against D.C. Assisted Suicide Law

The House Appropriations Committee voted July 13 in favor of an amendment to repeal the District of Columbia’s assisted suicide law. The day before the vote, Cardinal Dolan sent a letter to … more

7/19/17

Father Franks Appointed Manhattan College Chaplain

Father Thomas H. Franks, O.F.M. Cap., has been appointed chaplain of Manhattan College in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. For the past two years, Father Franks served as the pastor of Holy … more

9/13/17

Forum on the Catechumenate Set Nov. 11

The second annual Archdiocesan Forum on the Catechumenate will address “Ministering to the Baptized Christian: Understanding RCIA Part 2, Chapter 5.” The forum will take place at the Academy of … more

11/9/17

Dr. Tom Catena wraps a patient’s arm during a scene from “The Heart of Nuba” documentary in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Catena, a Catholic native of the Diocese of Albany, has served the last 10 years as the only physician at Mother of Mercy Hospital for the region’s 1 million people.

‘Heart of Nuba’ Tells of Catholic Doctor’s Service and Selflessness

In the new documentary, “The Heart of Nuba,” an inspiring true story is told about Dr. Tom Catena, an American physician at Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. There, the … more

ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/11/18

Nearly 1,000 students and faculty from 26 Catholic schools across the archdiocese gather for Mass in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, May 8. Fun and games, from tug-of-war to three-legged races, followed outdoors on the seminary grounds at the annual archdiocesan Regional Field Day.

Regional "Recess"

Nearly 1,000 students and faculty from 26 Catholic schools across the archdiocese gathered for Mass in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, May 8. Fun and games, from tug-of-war to … more

5/22/19