Catholic New York

Cardinal Dolan celebrates the June 18 Centennial Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace in the New Dorp section of Staten Island.

Centennial Mass Offers Spiritual Boost to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Staten Island

In the New Dorp section of Staten Island, dedicated clergy, staff and parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Peace have been commemorating the parish’s 100 years, and remembering the importance of … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/29/22

Ornate umbrellas were held aloft in honor of Our Lady of Good Health, right, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Health Workers Cited for Being ‘Heroic Agents’ of God’s Healing

In a post-Communion reflection given at the archdiocese’s annual Mass celebrating the dedicated work of health care workers and caregivers, ArchCare president and CEO Scott LaRue tenderly thanked them for the compassionate service they delivered during the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic. more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/10/22

St. Patrick’s Cathedral spires poke into the Catholic New York nameplate on the cover of the paper’s first edition Sept. 27, 1981.

Catholic New York to Publish Last Issue Nov. 17

Catholic New York, the biweekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of New York, will publish its final issue Nov. 17, as the archdiocese moves toward unveiling a new digital communications program that will begin in late 2022 or early 2023. more

5/19/22

A little girl prays before an image of Blessed Carlo Acutis, top, during an evening gathering April 7 featuring Holy Hour, Mass and veneration at St. Rita of Cascia Church in the Bronx.

Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Love for the Eucharist Stressed at Bronx Mass, Faithful Venerate His Relic

At St. Rita of Cascia Church in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass featuring a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis that will be part of the National Eucharistic Revival in the United States. more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/8/22

Cardinal Dolan listens intently as Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia addresses the media at St. Patrick's Cathedral March 24 about the war in Ukraine and efforts by the U.S. Church to assist refugees and other displaced persons in Ukraine. The day marked one month since the war began when Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24.

Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Calls War in Ukraine ‘Transformational Moment’ for World

The day before Pope Francis and the world’s Catholic bishops offer a prayer of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a leading Ukrainian Catholic archbishop in the United States called the war in Ukraine “a transformational moment for the world.” more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/25/22

‘Good News in Tough Times’ Is Topic at Manhattan Church

On Saturday, April 2, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan, Pax Christi Metro New York, SOMOS Community Care and archdiocesan Catholic Charities will hold a bilingual symposium on Catholic … more

3/23/22

Then-Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan greets his proud mother, Shirley Dolan, at the beginning of his Installation Mass as Archbishop of New York April 15, 2009 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, 93, ‘Dear Mom’ of Cardinal Dolan

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, the mother of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and the matriarch of the Dolan family, “went home to the Lord” March 12, Cardinal Dolan said. Mrs. Dolan was 93. more

3/13/22

PRAYERS FOR HOMELAND—Fervent prayers for war-torn Ukraine were made by worshipers at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manhattan’s East Village Feb. 27. Cardinal Dolan visited that day to express his solidarity with parishioners, telling them that “you always inspire us because you believe in the power of resurrection.”

Cardinal Dolan Prays at St. George ‘in Solidarity With Our Cherished Ukraine’

With the attack continuing in their native land, and many worried about friends and relatives now under siege in Ukraine, parishioners of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manhattan’s East Village joined their prayers with those of their bishop and Cardinal Dolan at a Divine Liturgy Sunday. more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/9/22

Rite of Election Returns to Cathedral on First Sunday of Lent

The annual Rite of Election is returning to St. Patrick’s Cathedral after a one-year absence amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/18/22

Seminarians sing with the parish choir during Mass at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster Feb. 13.

Seminarians Experience Parish Life in Brewster

About 30 seminarians from St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie took the journey north to experience parish life at Masses at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster. Father Thomas Berg, … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/17/22

Cardinal Dolan leads those present in the Prayer for Canonization at the tomb of Blessed Michael McGivney. He entrusted to Blessed Michael McGivney’s intercession the intentions of parish priests serving in the Archdiocese of New York.

Visiting Blessed Michael McGivney's Church

Cardinal Dolan made a Jan. 12 visit to St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., where Blessed Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 while serving as a parish priest. more

1/26/22

The cardinal speaks at Mass as Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, left, and Father Richard Gill, pastor of St. Lawrence O’Toole, look on.

Anniversary Mass in Brewster

Cardinal Dolan offered Mass Jan. 15 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Mass in the original church in 1871. The parish, founded in 1878, now … more

1/26/22

A woman prays at the annual Mass honoring Our Lady of Altagracia at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 16. Her mask refers to the centennial of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Altagracia, which is being observed in the Dominican Republic and New York.

At Our Lady of Altagracia Mass, Cardinal Invited to Dominican Republic

Cardinal Dolan, celebrating the annual Our Lady of Altagracia Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, said he hoped to accept an invitation to visit the Dominican Republic. Our Lady of Altagracia is … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/26/22

Miembros de los fieles llevan una figura de Cristo de Esquipulas el 2 de enero durante la procesión de entrada en la misa anual honrando a Cristo de Esquipulas en la Catedral de San Patricio. La misa está basada en la tradición guatemalteca.

Obispo de Brooklyn Ofrece Misa del Cristo de Esquipulas en San Patricio

Este mes, en la Catedral de San Patricio, el obispo Robert Brennan, el nuevo líder espiritual de la Diócesis de Brooklyn, celebró una misa en español centrada en la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/12/22

A nurse from the Community Healthcare Network administers a Covid-19 vaccine Dec. 19 in the rectory of St. Elizabeth parish in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.

Catholic Charities Hosts Vaccination Event in Washington Heights

Catholic Charities of the archdiocese, in conjunction with the Community Healthcare Network, distributed doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to members of the community in the rectory of St. Elizabeth parish in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan Dec. 19. more

12/29/21

Two Parishes Play Roles as Ulster County Towns Opt Out of Cannabis Dispensaries

On Dec. 16, the Town Board of Esopus in Ulster County voted to exempt the town from allowing “cannabis-based dispensaries” (retail sales of recreational marijuana) and "consumption sites" … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/28/21

Cardinal Dolan blesses rosaries held by Father Abraham Berko, pastor, at Mass to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Holy Name of Jesus parish in Valhalla Nov. 20.

Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla, Focuses on ‘Lively Family’ Vibe

A new pastor, an anniversary celebration and a visit from Cardinal Dolan may be just what was needed to revitalize Holy Name of Jesus parish in Valhalla as it celebrated its 125th anniversary with a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/16/21

Father Douglas Crawford, standing at right, the pastor of both parishes, joins parishioners Frank Lovallo and Joe Scala, both standing, and John Carroll and Mike Yannette, both seated.

Gathered Together

A pre-Christmas inter-parish social Dec. 5 brought together 150 parishioners of St. Christopher and St. Sylvia in Red Hook and Good Shepherd in Rhinebeck. more

12/16/21

Members of the faithful pray during the liturgy. The parish hosted a Forty Hours Devotion Dec. 7-9 in conjunction with the Feast Day and conclusion of the universal Church’s Year of St. Joseph.

At Middletown Parish, Forty Hours Devotion Supports Perpetual Adoration

Father Dennis A. Nikolic said his hope for the faithful who participated in his parish’s Forty Hours Devotion is that their minds and hearts were opened up “to the grace that God wants to … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/15/21

Father Bernard Heter, pastor of St. Joseph, left, and Bishop Lagonegro show their joy at the conclusion of the Mass.

In Year of St. Joseph, Namesake Parish Marks a Milestone

The first pastor of St. Joseph’s parish in Florida celebrated his first Mass at the new parish in the upper room of the Florida Fire House. It was July 7, 1895, and Father Stanislaus J. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 12/1/21