Catholic New York

AFTER THE STORM—The interior of St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity Church in Mamaroneck is pictured Sept. 12, nearly two weeks after Hurricane Ida swept into town.

Mamaroneck Parish Rises to Restore What Was Lost in Ida’s Path

Hurricane Ida swept into St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity parish in Mamaroneck last month and unleashed a torrent on the church—rendering it unusable at this time—and numerous homes in the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/7/21

Piano Gifted at Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Pompeii, Dobbs Ferry

Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco attends the first annual concert music series at Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Pompeii Church in Dobbs Ferry Sept. 29. To his left is the pastor, Father Christopher Monturo. The bishop blessed and dedicated the parish’s newly acquired Steinway D Model concert grand piano. The piano was made possible through the bequest of a late parishioner who had requested her gift be used to enhance the music program at the parish. Dr. Sádor Szabó, director of music, principal organist and choirmaster for the parish, performed a collection of classical works, opening with Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff and concluding with Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. more

10/6/21

BRONX CENTENNIAL—Father Vincent Druding, parochial vicar of Holy Cross parish in the Bronx, directs incense to the monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament Cardinal Dolan holds during outdoor Eucharistic adoration. The cardinal was at Holy Cross Sept. 19 to celebrate Mass for the parish’s 100th anniversary.

Holy Cross in Bronx Launches Evangelization Campaign for Centennial

Holy Cross parish in the Bronx celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Mass by Cardinal Dolan Sept. 19 as it launched a campaign through its new Matthew 28 ministry to bring people back to the Church … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/6/21

Monument for the Unborn

Father Michael Palazzo, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish in Otisville and chaplain of Msgr. Charles McDonagh Knights of Columbus Council 16365, blessed a monument dedicated to unborn children at … more

10/6/21

El arzobispo Marcos Pérez Caicedo de Cuenca, Ecuador, y el cardenal Dolan miran de cerca una estatua de Nuestra Señora de El Cisne durante la procesión de entrada de la misa anual honrando a la patrona de Ecuador. La misa en español fue ofrecida el 26 de septiembre en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Un Llamado a Compartir la Fe en Misa de Nuestra Señora de El Cisne

El arzobispo Marcos Pérez Caicedo de Cuenca, Ecuador, dijo a los fieles mientras celebraba la misa anual en honor a Nuestra Señora de El Cisne, patrona de Ecuador: “La casa de … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/6/21

An organizer of the annual Our Lady of Charity del Cobre Mass prepares a floral and statue display before the Sept. 5 Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Our Lady of Charity del Cobre is the patroness of Cuba. Story on page 3.

At Cathedral, Prayers for Justice and Peace in Cuba

In an impassioned homily message, a Cuban-born bishop called for the people of his beloved Caribbean nation to continue to struggle for justice and peace, and to pray for the intercession of Our Lady … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/8/21

ORDINATION DAY—Three Salesians were ordained June 26 at St. John Bosco in Port Chester. Deacon Ky Nguyen, S.D.B., far left, was ordained to the transitional diaconate, and Father Leonard Carlino Jr., S.D.B., second from left, and Father Steve DeMaio, S.D.B., third from right, were ordained priests. Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, third from left, vicar for clergy in the archdiocese, was the ordaining prelate. Assisting were Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, fourth from left, Deacon Craig Spence, second from right, and Father Tim Zak, S.D.B., provincial, far right.

Salesians Ordained to Priesthood, Diaconate

Two Salesians of Don Bosco were ordained to the priesthood and one to the transitional diaconate June 26 at St. John Bosco Church in Port Chester. They were Fathers Leonard Carlino, S.D.B., and … more

8/18/21

St. Joseph’s parish in Somers celebrated its 175th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan and a parish picnic Aug. 8. The parish was marking its 175th anniversary a year later in 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The current church opened in 2013.

Faith of Parishioners Lifts Somers Parish and Priests

Rose Paladino calls St. Joseph’s parish in Somers “a very loving place” that’s thriving 176 years after being established for Catholics in northern Westchester … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/11/21

A large crowd turns out for the annual Italian Festival of St. Augustine parish in Ossining July 24, the first of the two-day gathering. Fair-goers enjoyed rides, games, raffles, music and an assortment of Italian food cooked by parish volunteers under a big tent.

Fun and Games

A large crowd turned out for the annual Italian Festival of St. Augustine parish in Ossining July 24, the first of the two-day gathering. Fair-goers enjoyed rides, games, raffles, music and an … more

7/28/21

Maria Susana Landaveri Portunas, cónsul general de Perú en Nueva York, da comentarios finales el 25 de julio durante la misa de San Martín de Porres en la Catedral de San Patricio. A la izquierda está el padre Lorenzo Ato, celebrante principal.

Misa de San Martín de Porres Honra al Patrono de la Justicia Social

En la misa anual en honor a San Martín de Porres se animó a los miembros de la congregación a rezar “con fe y esperanza” por la intercesión del santo peruano, … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/28/21

A girl crowns a statue of the Virgin Mary July 16, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, outside the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown. Women pray during the Mass.

Faithful Honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The solemn feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was celebrated at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, on Carmelite Drive in Middletown, July 15 and 16. The July 16 celebration included an … more

7/28/21

Cardinal Terence Cooke, then-archbishop of New York, and Gerald M. Costello, the founding editor in chief, proudly hold up a copy of the first issue of Catholic New York dated Sept. 27, 1981. The 88-page issue featured a copy of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on its cover and extensive local coverage of the Archdiocese of New York in its pages, a harbinger of what was to come in the ensuing decades. Costello, who died July 19, was CNY’s editor in chief from 1981 to 1991.

Gerald M. Costello, 90, Founding Editor of Catholic New York

Gerald M. Costello, the founding editor of three newspapers—including Catholic New York—and a writer who brought insight and clarity to Catholic news for more than 60 years, died July 19 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 90. more

7/20/21

Sylvester’s parish holds a special place in the hearts and souls of parishioners.

Parishioners Known by Name at St. Sylvester, Staten Island

St. Sylvester is a small parish in the Concord section of Staten Island where parishioners know each other by name. About 300 people attended a 100th anniversary Mass and reception with … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/14/21

Misa en la Catedral el 25 de Julio en Honor a San Martín de Porres

La próxima celebración del Ministerio Hispano en la Catedral de San Patricio será en honor a San Martín de Porres, el santo patrón del Perú. La misa se … more

7/14/21

Cardinal Dolan elevates the Eucharist at Mass marking the 100th anniversary of Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan June 20. Standing at the altar, from left, are Father Łukasz Dutkiewicz, parochial vicar; Father David Nolan, pastor; Deacon Scott Reisinger; Cardinal Dolan; Msgr. Thomas P. Sandi, pastor of Holy Trinity in Manhattan and regional dean; and Msgr. Michael Crimmins, in residence.

Centennial Celebration

Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 20. more

6/30/21

Cardinal Dolan blesses Divine Mercy Chapel in the new parish center at Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady parish in Tuckahoe June 26. Father Stephen Ries, priest secretary to Cardinal Dolan, looks on.

New Center to Bring Tuckahoe Parishioners Together in Prayer and Meetings

Parishioners of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady in Tuckahoe have a parish center for generations to come, which Cardinal Dolan blessed and dedicated June 26. The blessing and … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/30/21

Bronx Church to Host Padre Pio Relics

St. Michael the Archangel parish in the Bronx will host the Relics of Padre Pio on Saturday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. The relics are provided by the … more

6/17/21

ardinal Dolan blesses Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie at Mass he offered June 12. Behind the cardinal are Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, left, vicar general and moderator of the curia, who served as pastor of Holy Trinity, and the current pastor, Father Anthony Mizzi-Gili.

Holy Trinity Celebrating Centennial in Poughkeepsie

Tim and Judianne Middlebrook have found a second home and family at Holy Trinity parish in the Town of Poughkeepsie, which is celebrating its centennial this year. Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass … more

By DAN PIETRAFEESA | 6/16/21

Cardinal Dolan leads a prayer of invocation and reparation on the plaza of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Benedicta-St. Mary of the Assumption parish on Castleton Avenue on Staten Island May 22. The empty ledge in the brick facade is where the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was before it was destroyed by a vandal. Next to Cardinal Dolan is Father Hernan Paredes, S.J., pastor; Abelardo Aleman, a trustee of the parish; and at front right, Father Stephen Ries, priest secretary to Cardinal Dolan.

Cardinal Offers Prayers After Vandalism of Statues at Staten Island Church

Cardinal Dolan visited Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Benedicta-St. Mary of the Assumption parish on Staten Island May 22 and offered a prayer of invocation and reparation after two statues outside the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/2/21

SAINTLY INTERCESSION—Advocates of St. Damien De Veuster of Molokai and St. Marianne Cope gather after a May 10 Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral where the intercession of both saints was invoked for the healing of those afflicted with the coronavirus.

St. Damien Mass at Cathedral Offered for Covid Victims

A Mass that invoked the intercession of St. Damien De Veuster of Molokai on his feast day was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the healing of all those affected by Covid-19. Msgr. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/19/21