Catholic New York

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 celebrates Mass for the 125th anniversary of The Church of the Magdalene in Pocantico Hills Nov. 23. Flanking the cardinal are Msgr. Joseph Reynolds, a weekend assistant, and Father John Vigilanti, the parish administrator.

The Church of the Magdalene: A ‘Hidden Gem’ in Pocantico Hills

The Church of the Magdalene parish may be just what parish council president David Impastato told CNY: “A hidden gem.” “It’s a wonderful community of people,” said … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/29/20

Father Stephen Norton, pastor of St. Benedict parish in the Bronx, preaches at Mass on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jan. 26, which will now also be known as “Sunday of the Word of God,” as declared by Pope Francis. Father Norton is proud of the parish’s Bible Study Program, which he said is in keeping with the pope’s declaration.

Bible Study at Bronx Parish Reflects ‘Word of God’ Sunday

L ast Sunday was the first “Sunday of the Word of God,” as declared by Pope Francis last September. Each year the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time will now be recognized as such, for the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/29/20

Bishop Colacicco anoints the new altar with holy chrism. To his left is Deacon Christopher Merenda, a permanent deacon of the parish.

In Focus

Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving Jan. 5 at St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction where he also consecrated the new altar and blessed the ambo and baptismal … more

1/16/20

Cardinal Dolan examines one of five broken stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Stone Church in Yorktown Heights Jan. 11.

Cardinal’s Presence Reassures Yorktown Heights Parish After Vandalism

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights Jan. 11, a week after the parish’s old stone church was vandalized. “It was a blessed surprise,” … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/15/20

Cardinal Dolan greets parishioners during a Mass Dec. 15 to close the 125th anniversary of St. Joseph parish in Spring Valley.

Spring Valley Parish Celebrates 125 Years of Commitment

At St. Joseph Church in Spring Valley, the yearlong theme in commemorating the parish’s 125th anniversary was, “We Have Come This Far by Faith.” A number of celebratory and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/15/20

Muchos de los fieles ondearon banderas de le Republica Dominicana.

Fieles Dominicanos Honran a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia en Misa de la Catedral

Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia es un símbolo de unidad y un ejemplo de fe inquebrantable para la República Dominicana y su gente, dijo el obispo auxiliar Carlos Tomás … more

POR SÓCRATES PALMER Jr. | 1/15/20

IN GOOD HANDS—A banner representing the Altagracia Committee of St. Augustine-Our Lady of Victory parish in the Bronx is carried in the opening procession of the Jan. 12 Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral honoring the patroness of the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Faithful Honor Our Lady of Altagracia at Cathedral Mass

Our Lady of Altagracia is a symbol of unity and an example of unwavering faith for the Dominican Republic and its people, said Auxiliary Bishop Carlos Tomás Morel Diplan of the Archdiocese of … more

By SOCRATES PALMER Jr. | 1/15/20

Franciscans to Leave Upper West Side Parish

The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province are withdrawing from Holy Name of Jesus-St. Gregory the Great parish on West 96th Street in Manhattan, where they have served since … more

1/15/20

Decree Issued for Church of St. Mary on Staten Island

The church of St. Mary on Staten Island, which was part of the parish of St. Joseph and St. Mary Immaculate, has been relegated as no longer a sacred site for worship. A decree was issued Jan. … more

1/15/20

The Seton Parish Center will open to the public after renovations are completed to the building, which once served as a convent for the Sisters of Charity.

Shrub Oak Parish Renovates Former Convent Into Parish Center

Cardinal Dolan blessed the new Seton Parish Center after celebrating Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Shrub Oak Jan. 12. The 5,200-square-foot, two-story parish center, until recently a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/15/20

Cardinal Dolan venerates the statue of the parish patron after celebrating Mass to mark the 175th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi parish in Manhattan Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

Friars’ Spirit of Community Elevates St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Maria Hayes and Benjamin Simpson are relative newcomers to New York City feeling at home as part of the community at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Manhattan. The parish, staffed by the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/31/19

Father Ambiorix Rodriguez, the pastor of St. Elizabeth, precedes the prelates participating in the entrance procession.

At St. Elizabeth’s in Manhattan, 150 Years of Faith and Service

In the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, it was a time of sacred celebration for faithful parishioners and their dedicated pastor, and for the Archbishop of New York as well. On the evening of … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/4/19

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

Nov 02, 2019 150th anniversary Mass and Re-Dedication of St Elizabeth Church, 268 Wadsworth Ave, NYC. W/ pastor Fr Ambiorix Rodriguez, parochial vicar Fr Michael Equino, SDB, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and, Auxiliary Bishops Gerald Walsh (emeritus), Josu Iriondo (emeritus), Peter Byrne. Henry Gargiulo of Artisan Restoration Co in Mt Vernon was given a gift for his work. Reception followed. ©Maria R Bastone

En Santa Elizabeth en Manhattan, 150 Años de Fe y Servicio

En la sección de Washington Heights del Alto Manhattan, fue un tiempo de sagrada celebración para fieles feligreses y su dedicado párroco; y también para el arzobispo de Nueva York. En la noche … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/21/19

An exterior view of St. Catharine’s Early Childhood Center in Blauvelt.

20th Anniversary Reunion at St. Catharine’s Early Childhood Center in Blauvelt

St. Catharine’s Early Childhood Center in Blauvelt had a reunion Oct. 19 to mark its 20th anniversary. A highlight was the presence of Msgr. Francis J. McAree, the pastor of St. Catharine’s … more

11/8/19

At the altar during the consecration are, from left, Father Michael Palazzo, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish in Otisville; Father Stephen Ries, secretary to Cardinal Dolan, kneeling; Deacon Gene Bormann, chaplain at Otisville Correctional Facility; Cardinal Dolan; and Father Tom Looney, a visiting priest.

Pastor Set Sights on 50-Year-Old Otisville Parish From Boyhood

Otisville is a rural village with a little more than 1,000 people near Middletown in Orange County known for having neighboring state and federal prisons and a 153-year-old Catholic church nestled in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/9/19

NUESTRA SEÑORA dEL CISNE

La misa anual de Nuestra Señora del Cisne llenó la Catedral de San Patricio el 29 de septiembre. La liturgia en honor a la patrona de Ecuador fue celebrada por el obispo José Adalberto Jiménez, … more

10/9/19

Parishioners sit in the St. Francis Prayer Garden, one of two new outdoor shrines blessed and dedicated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Shrub Oak Aug. 11. The garden is a project of the parish’s Portiuncula Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.

New Shrines in Shrub Oak

St. Francis Prayer Garden, one of two new outdoor shrines, was blessed and dedicated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Shrub Oak Aug. 11. The garden is a project of the parish’s Portiuncula … more

8/14/19

Deacon Steven DeMartino assists volunteers in cooking and serving food at the 42nd annual St. Augustine’s Italian Festival in Ossining July 27.

Italian Feast

The 42nd annual St. Augustine’s Italian Festival in Ossining took place from July 23-28. The six-day festival featured food, rides, entertainment, games and fireworks. more

7/31/19