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The recessional exits the chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie following the Sept. 7 Mass of the Holy Spirit opening the new academic year celebrated by Cardinal Dolan.

9/21/22

Cardinal Dolan meets students and guests Sept. 8 at the Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at NYU located on the New York University campus in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. Cardinal Dolan’s visit came on the 10-year anniversary of the center’s dedication in Cardinal Egan’s name.

Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at NYU Marks A Decade With Appreciation, Gratitude

Cardinal Dolan expressed appreciation to his predecessor Cardinal Edward Egan and recalled the night the Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at New York University was blessed and dedicated as he addressed … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/21/22

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

Cardinal Dolan receives assistance from Joe Long, right, director of children’s faith formation, at the Confirmation Mass for Young People with Special Needs last month at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also shown is Deacon James Bello.

In Changing Culture, Youth Faith Formation Team Seeks to ‘Boldly Form Disciples’

At the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan, Ela Milewska and her dedicated youth faith formation team seek to implement and oversee youth programs and activities to “boldly form … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

Cardinal Dolan to Celebrate Columbus Day Mass

Cardinal Dolan will serve as the principal celebrant and retired Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will deliver the homily at the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral … more

9/23/22

People gather in the new parish prayer garden for the blessing and dedication.

Cardinal Blesses Bronx Prayer Garden

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass indoors, and then blessed and dedicated a new prayer garden at St. John-Visitation parish in the Bronx May 21. The garden has already become a place of … more

6/1/22

The pews were packed with graduating seniors from across the archdiocese during the Eucharistic Liturgy for the Class of 2022 Cardinal Dolan celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 18.

Cathedral Mass Honors Gift of Catholic Education for High School Seniors

Cardinal Dolan, addressing graduating high school seniors from across the archdiocese, assured them “our Catholic schools—and you’ve just seen some of our best—we’re not … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/1/22

Bishop Dumas enjoying a light moment with Father Emile and his sister, Sister Alta Emile, C.D.J., of Haiti, and Brother Tyrone Davis, C.F.C., executive director of the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry.

Nine Priests Incardinated Into Archdiocese

Cardinal Dolan incardinated nine priests into the archdiocese during a ceremony at vespers in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 28. Brief biographies of the newly … more

10/5/22

Parish Feast Day

Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant of the noon Mass Sept. 25 to commemorate the parish feast day of St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary and St. Stephen of Hungary in Manhattan. Before the … more

10/5/22

Peggy Noonan to Deliver Keynote at Al Smith Dinner Oct. 20

Peggy Noonan, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Wall Street Journal, will deliver the keynote address at the 77th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Thursday, Oct. … more

10/5/22

Catholic School Administrators Group Honoring Cardinal

Cardinal Dolan will be one of seven individuals honored at the Catholic School Administrators Association of New York State’s Gala and Annual Gathering Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Century House in … more

10/5/22

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

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

Kneeling in prayer in the sanctuary are, from left, Sister Lucia Christi, S.V.; Sister Caroline Caritas, S.V.; Sister Marie Frassati, S.V.; and Sister Gemma Grace Marie, S.V. In the foreground at far left is Sister Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., superior general of the Sisters of Life.

Six Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows at Cathedral and in Toronto

Four Sisters of Life made final vows Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass of Perpetual Profession at St. … more

8/10/22

A Eucharistic procession in New York City on the afternoon of Oct. 11 walks past the iconic marquee of Radio City Music Hall en route to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Cardinal Dolan led Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.

Eucharistic Procession Takes Christ Through Manhattan's Streets

A Eucharistic procession through Midtown Manhattan Oct. 11, the Mass that preceded it and the adoration that followed fittingly marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican … more

10/19/22

Fordham First

Fordham University, the Bronx, celebrated the historic Oct. 14 inauguration of Tania Tetlow as the 33rd president—and first woman and layperson—to lead the 181-year-old institution. … more

10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to the left of the cardinal, lead a prayer service for victims of the war in Ukraine June 11 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Also attending the Panakhyda (service for the deceased) were His Grace Bishop David of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England, center, and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, second from left.

Service for Deceased Remembers Victims of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Archdiocese of New York and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia offered a Panakhyda (service for the deceased) for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine June 11 at St. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/15/22

Dames and knights sing as they view the procession opening the Investiture Mass for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre at St. Patrick's Cathedral Oct. 15.

New Holy Sepulchre Knights, Dames to ‘Lift Up Christ for All to See’

In a solemn centuries-old ceremony Oct. 15 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cardinal Dolan invested 80 new members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, 55 … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 10/19/22

Escenas dramáticas de la procesión de entrada eleva los fieles el 16 de octubre durante la misa en español en honor de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros en la Catedral de San Patricio. La misa anual fue seguida por una procesión de calle con una réplica de la imagen de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, yendo desde la catedral hasta la parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus en la calle 51 este. Nuestro Señor de los Milagros es conmemorado cada octubre en Lima, Perú.

Misa de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros Celebra la Fidelidad de Dios

Dentro de una repleta Catedral de San Patricio, un cardenal de Perú celebró la misa anual arquidiocesana de Nueva York en honor a Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, una … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

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