Catholic New York

Sister Mary, S.V., talks with a visitor. Behind her is a fire truck that children were allowed to explore for the day.

Sisters of Life Mark 25th Anniversary With Prayer and a Party

It began years ago with a call for sisters to join a new religious community, a “Help Wanted” advertisement. more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 6/8/16

High school educators—Daniel O’Keefe, Cardinal Spellman; Matthew Bobo, Fordham Prep; Brother William Sherlog, C.F.C., Cardinal Hayes; Martin Carney, Fordham Prep; Father Michael Dolan of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Conn.; and Alina Troya, Holy Child—visit the Holy Land in July on a study program sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League.

Educators Visit Holy Land to Learn About Catholic-Jewish Relations

Thanks to a program sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League, five Catholic educators from the archdiocese were selected to travel to the Holy Land for a 10-day trip to study Catholic-Jewish relations … more

8/17/16

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil, Iraq, administer the final blessing at the World Mission Sunday Mass on Oct. 23 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Iraqi Archbishop Seeks Prayers on Mission Sunday

From his residence in Kurdistan, an autonomous region within the nation of Iraq, Archbishop Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil, can hear the bombs of Mosul, a mere 60 miles away. … more

CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/26/16

From left, Sister Ellenrita Purcaro, O.P., councilor; Sister Michaela Connolly, O.P., prioress; Sister Mary Ann Collins, O.P., councilor; and Sister Mary Flood, O.P., councilor.

NEW LEADERSHIP FOR DOMINICAN SISTERS OF BLAUVELT

Four members of the Dominic Sisters of Blauvelt, Sister Ellenrita Purcaro, O.P., councilor; Sister Michaela Connolly, O.P., prioress; Sister Mary Ann Collins, O.P., councilor; and Sister Mary Flood, … more

5/24/17

Pro-Life Breakfast Sept. 30 In Hastings-on-Hudson

The Westchester and Putnam Right to Life Political Action Committee is holding its annual Pro-Life Gala Autumn Harvest Breakfast at The RiverView in Hastings-on-Hudson Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 … more

9/13/17

Film Screening About Life of Mother Henriette Delille

To celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of the Holy Family, the New York Chapter of the Friends of Henriette Delille is hosting a screening of the film, “The Courage to Love,” in the … more

11/9/17

Pastors Named in Manhattan, Highland Mills

Pastors have been named for the parishes of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr in Manhattan and St. Patrick’s in Highland Mills, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The new pastor of St. … more

1/3/18

Women pray before and venerate a first-class relic of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests, in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 7. The incorrupt heart of the Curé of Ars also visited St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie and Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Staten Island during the April 4-8 pilgrimage to the archdiocese, part of a national relic tour sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Thousands Venerate St. John Vianney Relic On ‘Heart of a Priest’ Tour in Archdiocese

The incorrupt heart of France’s St. John Marie Vianney captured the hearts of thousands of faithful who venerated the first-class relic of the patron of parish priests at its three stops in the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/10/19

St. Agnes Parish in Manhattan Entrusted to Opus Dei

St. Agnes parish in Manhattan will operate under the auspices of Opus Dei as of July 1, the archdiocese has announced. The Prelature of Opus Dei has accepted Cardinal Dolan’s invitation to … more

6/8/16

Honorees, from the left, Mary Boyert, Dr. Michael J. Brescia, M.D., and Rhonda Miller stand with Cardinal Dolan following the 2016 People of Life Awards Banquet at Manursing Island Club in Rye on Aug. 8. Ms. Boyert and Dr. Brescia were honored with People of Life Awards and Ms. Miller accepted an award on behalf of the late Father Bill Carmody.

Calvary’s Dr. Brescia Honored at Pro-Life Banquet

Dr. Michael J. Brescia, M.D., feels blessed for his terminally ill patients who serve as a source of strength to him as he does to them. Dr. Brescia was one of three honorees at the 2016 People of … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/17/16

President, Congress Asked to Disavow Bias Claim in Report

A letter to President Barack Obama and congressional leaders asks them to “renounce publicly” a contentious sentence in the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ report that equates religious … more

10/26/16

Ordination Section for New Priests

Graduates of the class of 2017 at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie reflect on the work behind them and anticipate the ministry ahead as they await their ordination to the priesthood. Cardinal … more

PROFILES WRITTEN BY JULIANN DosSANTOS, DAN PIETRAFESA, CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE AND JOHN WOODS. PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS SHERIDAN | 5/24/17

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7/20/17

Catholic High School Guide 2017

Looking to Select the Right High School for Your Student? Catholic New York is here to help you make the smart choice with a pullout section that lists all 46 Catholic high schools in the … more

9/13/17

‘Nightfever’ in the Cathedral Nov. 18

Nightfever will return to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, Nov. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Volunteers from the cathedral’s Young Adult Ministry and other Catholic groups will be outside the … more

11/9/17

Stepinac ‘Ragtime’ Performances Highlight Show’s Themes

The Archbishop Stepinac High School Theatre will present three evening performances of “Ragtime” as its spring musical production beginning this month. The show’s themes of freedom, prejudice … more

4/11/18

PERFORMERS’ PORTRAIT—Above, teens in costume and adults working behind the scenes on “Solanus: Blessed in America, The Story of Blessed Solanus Casey, O.F.M. Cap.” take a group photo July 30. The musical, written by Father Erik Lenhart, O.F.M. Cap., is being performed Friday, Aug. 3, in St. Genesius Gymnasium on the Catholic Youth & Family Ministries campus in Garrison.

Teens Getting Ready to Perform Blessed Solanus’ Story on Stage

Mckenzie Malcolm is ready for what her next performance may bring. The parishioner of St. Columba in Hopewell Junction is one of 23 teens with roles in “Solanus: Blessed in America, The Story of … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/2/18

Cardinal Dolan led the official opening and dedication for the 12-story St. Augustine Terrace, a 112-unit affordable housing building on the site of the former St. Augustine Church in the Bronx. As the cardinal blessed the building, others gathered April 8 included, from left, New York City first lady Chirlane McCray, City Council member Vanessa Gibson, three tenants of St. Augustine Terrace, and behind them, Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic Charities.

Affordable Housing Rises in Bronx at St. Augustine Terrace

Cardinal Dolan presided over a joyful official opening of St. Augustine Terrace, an archdiocesan development in the Bronx that provides 112 units of affordable housing for low-income families. It is … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/10/19

Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of New York to Remain Closed Until Monday, April 20; Students Engaged in Home-Based Learning

Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York will remain closed through Monday, April 20, said Michael J. Deegan, superintendent of schools in the archdiocese. more

3/16/20

Xavier Society Celebrating St. Lucy Mass at Cathedral

The Xavier Society for the Blind will hold its annual St. Lucy Mass in the Lady Chapel at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. Father Jamie Dennis, a blind priest from the … more

11/9/17