Catholic New York

Msgr. Anthony D. Marchitelli

Msgr. Anthony D. Marchitelli, pastor of St. James the Apostle parish in Carmel, died Oct. 28. He was 72. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at St. James the Apostle Church, … more

11/3/22

John Dunleavy

John Dunleavy, former chairman of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, died Oct. 26. He was 83. Dunleavy served as chairman from 1993 to 2015 and had been an active member of the committee … more

11/3/22

Religious Jubilarians 2022

Sisters of Christian Charity 80 Years Sister Martina Reuther, S.C.C., served in the archdiocese at Immaculate Conception, the Bronx. 75 Years Sister Felice Donelin, S.C.C., served … more

11/2/22

On Staten Island, Borough President Shows Catholic School Support

The visit by Staten Island Borough President Vito J. Fossella to Blessed Sacrament School was rather remarkable, both for what he said and for what he did, at the Oct. 24 press briefing. Cardinal … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/2/22

My ‘Home’ Newspaper

A few months back, my husband, Dennis, called me from work and said, “I have to tell you something that is going to make you cry.” He followed it immediately with assurances that nothing was … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 11/2/22

No Cell Phones, No Problems: Saluting the Digital Minimalists

It started with news from Camp Wapo, the Bible camp I’d attended as a kid. The camp counselors in Amery, Wis., enforce a strict no cell-phone policy: Ditch your iPhone when you arrive, get it back … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 11/2/22

EARLY CHRISTIANITY—Giandomenico Tiepolo, “Christ and the Centurion of Capernaum,” ca. 1786–90. Pen and brown ink, orange-brown wash, and black chalk over a black chalk underdrawing on off-white laid paper. 19 5/16 x 15 1/8 inches. Promised gift from the Collection of Elizabeth and Jean-Marie Eveillard.

Tiepolo’s Witness

In 1786, at age 60 and after a long career as a successful Venetian painter, Giandomenico Tiepolo, also known as Domenico Tiepolo, retired from painting to devote himself to the creation of a series … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 11/2/22

The Real Presence

You sticking with me? This time of Eucharistic Revival I’ve been writing on the Holy Eucharist as a meal, a sacrifice and, now, as the Real Presence. Turn back the dial to the first Easter … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 11/2/22

¿Cómo Defendernos del Maligno?

El apóstol Pedro nos dice que “nuestro enemigo el Diablo, como león rugiente, ronda buscando a quién devorar” (1Pe 5, 8). Por ello, debemos “resistirle firmes en la fe” (1Pe 5, 9). Dios no … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 11/2/22

The Cardinal Hayes High School choir sings at Mass.

Catholic School Educators Refresh Faith at Spirituality Day

Marie O’Shea is a principal, and Zachary Silva is a student. Both understood the importance of the message delivered to Catholic school teachers and administrators at Spirituality Day Oct. 20 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/2/22

Altar server Michael Oppong holds a candle during the Oct. 22 Mass commemorating the 125th anniversary of St. Luke’s parish in the Bronx. Cardinal Dolan served as the principal celebrant and homilist. “You know today is the feast of Pope St. John Paul II,” the cardinal said. “And Pope St. John Paul II once called the parish ‘the family of families,’ and that’s so true here at St. Luke’s.”

St. Luke’s, a Welcoming ‘Face’ of the Church in the Bronx, Marks 125 Years

In the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, clergy, staff, volunteers and the faithful multitude of St. Luke’s parish have been celebrating the parish’s 125th anniversary of faithful service … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/2/22

The cardinal greets students and staff who assisted at the morning liturgy.

Rockland School Celebrates

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass on Oct. 27 to mark the 65th anniversary of Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia. more

11/2/22

Giandomenico Tiepolo, “Christ and the Centurion of Capernaum,” ca. 1786–90. Pen and brown ink, orange-brown wash, and black chalk over a black chalk underdrawing on off-white laid paper. 19 5/16 x 15 1/8 inches. Promised gift from the Collection of Elizabeth and Jean-Marie Eveillard.

Tiepolo’s Witness

In 1786, at age 60 and after a long career as a successful Venetian painter, Giandomenico Tiepolo, also known as Domenico Tiepolo, retired from painting to devote himself to the creation of a series … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 11/2/22

Three Downstate Dioceses Pursue New Path in Priestly Formation

Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn and Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre announced Oct. 27 the launching of new programs at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie to … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/2/22

Clergy, mission leaders and staff members gather at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with Cardinal Dolan, the principal celebrant, following the Oct 23 World Mission Sunday Mass. Next to the cardinal is Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., of Sydney, Australia, who was a concelebrant.

Support, Prayers for Missionaries Offered at World Mission Sunday Mass

At the annual World Mission Sunday Mass inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cardinal Dolan reminded the attentive missioners that the Church family is always supportive and grateful for their … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/2/22

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, incenses the statue of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at an Oct. 22 Mass during the Fil-Am Catholic Community of the Hudson Valley’s Marian Day of Recollection honoring Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown.

Filipino Community Honors Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia celebrated Mass as part of the Fil-Am Catholic Community of the Hudson Valley’s Marian Day of Recollection honoring Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/2/22

‘The Promise of a Deep and Faithful Love’

This is a reflective retrospective drawn from my half a century of religious life as a Sister of the Resurrection. Looking back, the first movement of germination of the seed of God’s call was … more

By SISTER MARIE PAPPAS, C.R. | 11/2/22

At the ArchCare Gala at Gotham Hall in Manhattan Oct. 27, are, from left: Francis Serbaroli, chairman, ArchCare board of trustees; Brendan Gallagher, president, New York, Gallagher; Cardinal Dolan; Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare; and Rosanna Scotto, Fox 5 New York. Gallagher and 10-time U.S. Olympic swimming medalist Katie Ledecky, who participated via video, were the honorees. The gala raised a record $1.9 million for ArchCare, the archdiocesan health care system that cares daily for more than 9,000 seniors, the poor and persons with special needs.

Healthy Support

At the ArchCare Gala took place at Gotham Hall in Manhattan Oct. 27. The gala raised a record $1.9 million for ArchCare, the archdiocesan health care system that cares daily for more than 9,000 … more

11/2/22

Changing with the Times

In many respects all eyes are on us. The news we generate in the Archdiocese of New York, with Cardinal Dolan as our spokesperson and leader, typically travels further than we can gauge. The … more

By JOHN CAHILL | 11/2/22

Feminine Genius Brunch Set Nov. 12 in White Plains

The archdiocese’s Respect Life Office will hold its 2022 Feminine Genius Brunch at the Sonesta, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. The brunch’s theme is … more

11/2/22