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POPE’S PRESENCE—Pope Francis greets a woman during a meeting with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at Maskwacis, Alberta, July 25.

In Canada, Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Residential Schools

The first step of Pope Francis' "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada involved him returning two pairs of children's moccasins. The little shoes were not among the Indigenous artifacts held in the … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/27/22

Cardinal Dolan presides at the opening of Forty Hours Devotion at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in LaGrangeville July 12. At left is Deacon Anthony Cirone, permanent deacon of the parish, and on right is Deacon Zachary Alspaugh, a transitional deacon on summer assignment at St. Kateri. The 5 p.m. Mass was concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, retired Auxiliary Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, Father Joseph McLafferty, pastor of St. Kateri and dean of Dutchess and Putnam counties, Father John Wilson, parochial vicar of the parish, and other priests of the deanery.

St. Kateri Feast, Eucharistic Revival Link Faithful in LaGrangeville

The pastor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in LaGrangeville is grateful for the participation of the faithful in the parish’s Forty Hours Devotion that concluded on the namesake saint’s feast … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 7/27/22

A program volunteer, blue T-shirt and black cap, assists a client.

Helping in Harlem

Archdiocesan Catholic Charities distributed 200 boxes of dry goods, dairy and produce July 15 to local families in need at St. Joseph of the Holy Family Church in Harlem. The event was the latest in … more

7/27/22

Lou Tobacco, president of Msgr. Farrell High School and camp director, checks the bocce balls during a match.

Msgr. Farrell Campers Develop Bocce Skills, Friendships

Francesco Conia came to an easy conclusion and returned to Msgr. Farrell Bocce Summer Camp on Staten Island for a second year July 11-15. “I had so much fun, I had to come back this … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/27/22

Priests Named Staten Island Pastor, Dutchess Administrator

Father Edwin Cipot was appointed pastor of Holy Child on Staten Island, and Father Jeffrey Maurer was named administrator of the newly merged parish of St. Christopher, St. Sylvia, Good Shepherd and … more

7/27/22

Five Archdiocesan Priests Retire

Five priests of the archdiocese have retired, the Cardinal’s Office announced. The retirements were effective July 1, except for one noted below. Father Edmund Burke had served … more

7/27/22

13 Pastors Receive Reappointments

Thirteen priests serving as pastors have received reappointments for their second six-year terms at their current parishes, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The reappointments became … more

7/27/22

The recently elected general administration of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are clockwise, from top left: Sister Carole Marie Troskowski, P.V.M.I., Sister Ann Marie Archer, P.V.M.I., Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I., Sister Mary Josita Worlock, P.V.M.I. and Sister Dolores Marie Poll, P.V.M.I.

Parish Visitors Elect General Administration

Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I, has been elected to a second five-year term as general superior of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Council members are Sister Mary Josita … more

7/27/22

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, presents Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., with the Book of the Gospels during the July 17 Mass at which he was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Ann Church in Nyack.

Deacon Neier Ordained for Oratory

Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon for the New York Oratory of St. Philip Neri by Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, at … more

7/27/22

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., professes first, or simple, vows before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., July 10.

Brother Maxson Professes Vows With Benedictines

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., a native of New Windsor, was one of three Benedictine monks to profess first vows July 10 at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa. A 2016 graduate of Cornwall High … more

7/27/22

Decree of Merger Announced For Two Dutchess County Parishes

After intensive consultation, Cardinal Dolan issued the following decree of merger, effective July 5, 2022: Merger of the parishes of St. Christopher-St. Sylvia, Red Hook, and Good Shepherd-St. … more

7/27/22

Principal Appointed at Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Geraldine Lavery was named principal of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, the school’s board of trustees announced. Mrs. Lavery has served for 25 years as an educator in the … more

7/27/22

The faithful pray the Our Father. St. Martin de Porres was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order.

St. Martin de Porres’ ‘Evangelization of the Heart’ Cited at Cathedral Mass

At a Mass honoring St. Martin de Porres, Archbishop José Octavio Ruiz Arenas told the faithful in the pews that St.Martin “spread the evangelization of the heart; he did so with trustful … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

CNEWA Releases $2.8 Million for Ukrainians Impacted by War

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine now enters its six month, CNEWA’s Msgr. Peter Vaccari has authorized the release of $2,805,567 in funds—totaling more than $5.5 million in emergency … more

7/27/22

Fordham Prep Graduate Young Places Second at British Open

Cameron Young came up one stroke short of winning a PGA major. The Fordham Prep graduate shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the British Open on July 17 to finish at 19-under par for the four-day … more

7/27/22

Financial Services Report

7/27/22

At Our Lady of Pity on Staten Island, a contingent of Catholics attend the Staten Island Deanery’s three-hour Synod listening session April 2.

Report Submitted on Archdiocesan Synod Findings

A report from the Synod listening sessions held across the archdiocese in the spring has been submitted to the Synod team of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 7/18/22

Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes

Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, a former Vatican official, a longtime champion of the poor, a prime mover behind the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon and a “good friend” of Pope … more

7/14/22

Msgr. Hugh D. Curran

Msgr. Hugh D. Curran, who served as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Pelham and St. Catharine in Blauvelt, died on his 94th birthday July 8. Msgr. Curran served at Our Lady of … more

7/14/22

VIAJE MORTAL—Oficiales de la ley en San Antonio trabajan en una escena el 27 de junio, donde personas fueron encontradas muertas dentro de un camión de remolque.

Arzobispo Pide a la Iglesia Solidarizarse con Migrantes Fallecidos

El arzobispo de San Antonio ofreció oraciones por las decenas de personas encontradas muertas, así como por más de una docena de sobrevivientes descubiertos el 27 de junio en condiciones … more

7/13/22