Catholic New York

Broadway veteran Ken Jennings is front and center in the Black Box Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan where he is appearing in a deeply personal, one-man performance of “The Gospel of John” through Dec. 29.

Ken Jennings’ one-man play “The Gospel of John” evokes a sense of what it must have been like to hear the story of Christ told in the earliest days of Christianity. Imagine crossing paths with … more

By Garan Santicola | 12/4/19

Cardinal Dolan Offers Reminder Of God’s Presence in Crisis

Cardinal Dolan told viewers in an NBC “Today” show interview March 23 that “God is with us,” and encouraged them to turn to their faith for strength as people in the United … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/25/20

Priest Appointments

PASTORS Father Thomas Lynch – from pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale, to pastor of Holy Name-St. Gregory the Great, Manhattan. Effective Sept. 1. Father Arthur Mastrolia … more

7/29/20

Iona Preparatory School senior Alex Williams catches a touchdown pass during Iona Prep’s 46-23 flag football victory in New Rochelle Oct. 10.

Safety a Big Priority as CHSAA Athletes Take the Field

Ethan Robinson looked back and thought ahead as he took the field for his first competitive game in more than a year as he and his Iona Preparatory School teammates defeated Fordham Prep, 46-23, in a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/21/20

Forums for Catechists, Youth Ministers Next Month

The Forums for Catechesis and Youth Ministry will have a theme of “Come and See—Ven y Ve” when they are held at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, Saturday, Oct. 5, and at … more

9/11/19

Masses Canceled in Archdiocese, Churches Remain Open for Private Prayer

In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of medical experts, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York have been canceled since the weekend of March 14-15. … more

3/25/20

IN CHURCH—Father Pichardo greets parishioners Freddy and Veronica Baide and their daughter Katie after a Mass last December at St. Mary-St. Peter parish in Kingston.

Priest From Dominican Republic Serving Hispanics in Ulster, Dutchess Parishes

At St. Mary-St. Peter parish in Kingston, Father Nelson Pichardo serves as a spiritual and sacramental guide to a growing number of Hispanic families in parishes in Ulster and Dutchess counties. He … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/29/20

ESCENA PACÍFICA—La gente se sienta afuera de la Basílica de San Francisco de Asís mientras asisten la misa de beatificación de Carlo Acutis en Asís, Italia, el 10 de octubre. La misa se celebró en el interior de la basílica, pero medidas para prevenir la propagación de Covid-19 significaba que la mayoría de los asistentes se sentaban afuera.

Adolescente Beatificado Demostró que el Cielo Es una ‘Meta Alcanzable’

Miles de personas cantaron y aplaudieron mientras el adolescente italiano Carlo Acutis era beatificado en una ciudad querida por él y por muchos cristianos de todo el mundo: … more

Por JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 10/21/20

2020 The Year in Review Around the World

JANUARY The 2020 March for Life in Washington, D.C., protesting legalized abortion in the United States, tied itself to the women’s suffrage movement for the 100th anniversary of the 19th … more

12/30/20

Ten Priests Named Parochial Vicars in Parishes

Ten priests in the archdiocese have new assignments as parochial vicars of parishes, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. Nine of the appointments were effective July 1;Father Paul … more

7/18/19

Archdiocese Sending $50,000 to Aid Bahamas

The Archdiocese of New York is sending $50,000 to assist the people of the Bahamas in their recovery from Hurricane Dorian. By Sept. 9, the hurricane’s death toll in the Bahamas had climbed to … more

9/11/19

PIDIENDO POR LA INTERCESIÓN DE NUESTRA SEÑORA—Jóvenes adultos oran ante una imagen misionera de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe después de la Misa de Jóvenes Adultos que el cardenal Dolan celebro el 4 de marzo en la Catedral de San Patricio.

El Cardenal Habla a Los Jóvenes Adultos Acerca del Arrepentimiento y la Conversión de Corazón

Genevieve Feiler fue una de las más o menos 1.000 personas que recibió un mensaje cuaresmal de parte del cardenal Dolan sobre el arrepentimiento y la conversión de corazón … more

Por DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/25/20

Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist during Mass at the tomb of St. John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica May 18, the 100th anniversary of the late pope’s birth.

St. John Paul II Was a Good Shepherd, Pope Francis Says on Saint’s 100th Birthday

St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said. “Let us pray to him today that he may give all of … more

By CAROL GLATZ AND JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 5/20/20

Life Chain

The monthly Life Chain at Kohl’s Plaza in Port Chester was July 19. The Right to Life Committee of St. John Bosco parish in Port Chester sponsors the Life Chain. more

7/29/20

ROLE MODEL—Blessed Carlo Acutis is pictured on the booklet for his beatification Mass in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 10.

Use the Internet Like Blessed Carlo Did, Says Vietnamese Archbishop

Thousands sang and applauded as Italian teen Carlo Acutis was beatified in a town dear to him and to many Christians around the world: Assisi. During the Oct. 10 beatification Mass, Italian … more

10/21/20

Capuchin Franciscans Appoint Leadership Team

The new leadership team for the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Mary began a three-year term Nov. 22 after being appointed by Father Roberto Genuin, O.F.M. Cap., general minister of … more

12/30/20

Priest Appointments

PASTORSFather Robert Abbatiello, O.F.M. Cap., Sacred Heart, Yonkers, effective May 20Father Levelt Germain, St. Joseph-St. Boniface, Spring Valley, June 1Father Edward Gorman, O.P., Holy Innocents, … more

7/18/19

New York Catholic Bible Summit Marking Decade of Evangelizing

“The Bible in a Time for Healing” is the theme of the 10th annual New York Catholic Bible Summit Saturday, Sept. 28, at Cathedral High School in Manhattan.Cardinal Dolan will offer the closing … more

9/11/19

Night of Prayer for Life Observed in Parishes Dec. 8-9

Join in praying for the sanctity of all human life on the National Night of Prayer for Life, Dec. 8-9. Parishes in the archdiocese will unite with parishes across the country in prayer to end … more

12/4/19

Rick Pitino Named Head Basketball Coach at Iona College

Rick Pitino hopes to finish his basketball career where it began—in New York—after he was named head coach of the Iona College men’s basketball team March 14. Pitino, 67, takes … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/25/20