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Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, leads the 10 men who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate Saturday, June 18, in the Call to the Order of Deacon in the seminary chapel. The May 10 ceremony included an oath of fidelity and profession of faith.

Ten Permanent Deacons to Be Ordained June 18 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Deacon Daniel Condon, 63, a retired NYPD sergeant, is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Stony Point, where he has served as lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and catechist. He … more

6/15/22

Jubilarians share a kiss after renewing their vows to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 5.

Couples Renew Vows Before Families at Golden Wedding Mass

Gerard DeLuca turned to his wife Marianne to renew their wedding vows and became tongue-tied at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 5. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

Cardinal Dolan and Father Thomas McNamara, O.F.M. Cap., pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Manhattan, pray the Rosary outdoors in the early evening May 31 at the parish’s Our Lady of Fatima Grotto.

Statues from Fatima Grotto Damaged Outside Manhattan Church

Statues depicting the three children of the Our Lady of Fatima apparition were damaged in the grotto outside Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Manhattan’s Lower East Side last month. Father … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/15/22

Iona Prep players and coaches hold their plaques for winning the CHSAA AA baseball city championship with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10.

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

GOLDEN JUBILARIANS—Members of the Ordination Class of 1972 join Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, left; Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici, right. Marking their jubilees are, from left: Msgr. Thomas Derivan, Father Robert DeJulio, Father Robert Grippo and Father John Vigilanti.

Five Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Golden Jubilees

Five priests of the archdiocese are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their ordination this year. All five were ordained on May 27, 1972 by Cardinal Terence Cooke. Cardinal Dolan offered a … more

6/15/22

SILVER JUBILARIANS–Members of the Ordination Class of 1997 join Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, left; Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici, right. Marking their jubilees are, from left: Father Robert Dillon, Father Michael Martine and Father Ambiorix Rodriguez.

Six Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Silver Jubilees

Six priests of the archdiocese are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their ordination in 2022. Five of the priests were ordained by Cardinal John O’Connor at St. Patrick’s … more

6/15/22

Mother Clare Matthiass, C.F.R., general servant of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, receives the final vows of Sister Josephine Marie of Mercy, C.F.R., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Manhattan.

Renewal Sister Makes Final Vows

Sister Josephine Marie Schuler, C.F.R., 33, daughter of Gail and Will Schuler, was born and raised in Hazel Green, Wis. She studied English literature and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, … more

6/15/22

Catholic Charities Gala

The 13th annual gala for Catholic Charities of New York June 8 at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan raised nearly $3 million for New Yorkers in need. Award-winning Broadway … more

6/15/22

Cardinal Dolan leads the blessing of St. Monica’s Shrine outside St. Augustine Church in Ossining May 28.

Cardinal Dolan Blesses St. Monica Shrine at Ossining Parish

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass and blessed the St. Monica Shrine overlooking the Hudson River at St. Augustine Church in Ossining May 28. St. Monica, who lived in the fourth century, was the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

El arzobispo emérito José Octavio Ruiz Arenas de Villavicencio, Colombia, saluda a los fieles después de la misa que se celebró en español. Él fue el celebrante principal y homilista, y es secretario emérito del Dicasterio para la Evangelización. “Una muy especial bienvenida a la gente de la comunidad puertorriqueña que está celebrando la cultura de su amado Puerto Rico”, dijo el arzobispo.

Lección de Pentecostés Dada en la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña

En la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña en la Catedral de San Patricio, un arzobispo jubilado recordó a los fieles que “Dios nos acompaña, nos guía a lo … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

El alcalde Eric Adams de New York y Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, director ejecutivo de Caridades Católica arquidiocesano, comparten un momento de sonrisa durante el Desfile del Día de Puerto Rico el 12 de junio en la Quinta Avenida.

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Mujeres participan en la procesión de entrada. El padre Lorenzo Ato, celebrante principal y homilista, es director de comunicación para la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano de la arquidiócesis, y párroco de Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Manhattan.

Misa en la Catedral Celebra la Devoción a Nuestra Señora del Rocío

En una misa en honor a Nuestra Señora del Rocío, el celebrante habló acerca del significado de “orar por nuestros hijos, por nuestras familias y por nuestras … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/13/22

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

Statement From Cardinal Dolan on ‘Horrific’ Attack in Nigeria

The brutal and senseless attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria yesterday is another in a growing number of attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Yesterday’s attack was especially horrific, as at least 50 worshippers were slaughtered merely for gathering to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost, traditionally recognized as the “birthday of the Church.” more

6/6/22

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrates a Solemn Pontifical Mass June 1 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the 40th anniversary of the San Lorenzo Ruiz movement in the United States and the closing of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines.

Cardinal Tagle Leads Filipino Celebration at Cathedral Mass

St. Patrick’s Cathedral housed a dual Filipino celebration June 1 with a Solemn Pontifical Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of the San Lorenzo Ruiz movement in the United States as well as the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/6/22

Retired Auxiliary Bishop Emil A. Wcela of Rockville Centre

Retired Auxiliary Bishop Emil A. Wcela of Rockville Centre died May 21. He was 91.Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre said the late prelate, who retired in 2007, was “a humble man, fine … more

6/2/22

Sister Alberta Carey, S.C.

Sister Alberta Carey, S.C., who served at the College of Mount St. Vincent in the Bronx for seven years, died May 15 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in the Bronx. She was 86. Sister Alberta was … more

6/2/22

Charlotte “Lottie” J. Fallon

Charlotte “Lottie” J. Fallon, mother of Father Joseph Fallon, pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo in Garnerville, died May 17. She was 102. Lottie, who was raised in the Bronx, and her husband, … more

6/2/22

Sister M. Anine Hopkins, I.H.M.

Sister M. Anine Hopkins, I.H.M., who taught for five years at Holy Trinity School in Poughkeepsie, died May 21 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 89. Sister Anine was at Holy … more

6/2/22