Catholic New York

The cardinal holds an honorary diploma presented by Destyn Harding, a senior who is ranked first in his class, and Peter Corritori Jr., school president.

Cardinal Celebrates Mass for Mount St. Michael Academy Anniversary

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass March 27 at Mount St. Michael Academy in honor of the school's 90th anniversary March 27. This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Marist … more

3/29/17

Cardinal Dolan celebrates Mass at Annunciation Church marking the 400th anniversary of the Piarist Fathers, the religious congregation that runs the Manhattan parish. Concelebrants include Father Baltazar Sanchez, Sch.P., pastor, left, and Father Fernando Negro, Sch.P., provincial, right. The Mass was offered March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation.

Cardinal Honors Jubilee of Piarist Fathers at Mass

Antonia Guzman, a longtime parishioner at Annunciation Church, proudly volunteered her time before, during and after the Solemnity of the Annunciation Mass to help everything run smoothly. The … more

ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/29/17

With Second Phase Open, Compensation Program Called ‘Extremely Successful’

With the application process now open for the second phase of the archdiocese’s Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) for victim-survivors of clergy sexual abuse, 27 people had … more

JOHN WOODS | 3/15/17

Father Gabriel O’Donnell, O.P., drops sealing wax onto an envelope with Msgr. Robert Hospodar and Valerie Mastronardi watching as the archdiocese closed its cause and mailed documents for officials in Rome to consider in the canonization cause of Father Paul Wattson, S.A.

Archdiocese Closes Cause for Atonement Society Founder

The archdiocese has officially closed an 18-month cause and submitted its work to Rome where it will be assessed whether Father Paul Wattson, S.A., should advance to the next steps necessary to … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/15/17

Cardinal Dolan Visits The Montfort Academy

Students of Montfort Academy in Mount Vernon pay close attention during a question-and-answer session with Cardinal Dolan during his March 8 visit to the coed high school. The cardinal elevates the … more

3/15/17

Cardinal Dolan distributes ashes to an inmate at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, where the cardinal celebrated Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 1.

Ash Wednesday at Downstate Correctional Facility

Cardinal Dolan visited Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill to celebrate Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 1. more

3/15/17

Faith, Fortitude Are Allies in Defending Marriage, Cardinal Says

In the face of consistent attacks against the understanding and practice of traditional marriage by a litany of sources, including Hollywood, media and government, Cardinal Dolan’s prescription for … more

JOHN WOODS | 3/15/17

Cardinal Dolan and Pope Francis pray with students in 2015 at Our Lady Queen of Angels School in the Harlem section of New York City. Cardinal Dolan March 9 urged President Donald Trump to follow through on a recent call for legislation that funds school choice for disadvantaged youth nationwide.

Cardinal Dolan Op-Ed Urges Passage of Nationwide School Choice Bill

Cardinal Dolan urged President Donald Trump to follow through on a recent call for legislation that funds school choice for disadvantaged youth nationwide. Writing in a column for The Wall Street … more

3/15/17

El Cardenal Dolan Anuncia Iniciativas Para Ayudar Familias Con Entierros Catolicos en Cementerios Arquidiocesan

Cardenal Dolan publicó una carta pastoral para la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York en su columna del periódico, Catholic New York, el jueves 2 de marzo de 2017, anunciando nuevas iniciativas para … more

3/3/17

Visiting the Vatican

Pope Francis greets Cardinal Dolan during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 22. Also pictured is Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household. more

3/2/17

500 to Participate in Rite of Election at Cathedral; Continuing Conversion Rite Offered at Parishes

Five hundred catechumens will participate in the Rite of Election at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the first Sunday of Lent, March 5, and candidates will take part in the Rite of Calling … more

3/1/17

Pope Francis Blesses Our Lady of Peace Church Sale to Egyptian Coptics

In a letter read to parishioners of St. John the Evangelist-Our Lady of Peace last weekend, it was announced that plans are under way for the sale of Our Lady of Peace Church on East 62nd Street to … more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 2/15/17

First-graders at Holy Rosary School in the Bronx greet Cardinal Dolan during a visit he made to the school Feb. 1 in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week.

Celebrating Moments and Making Memories

Students at Holy Rosary School in the Bronx know all about celebrating what is important in life—and two items topping the list are education and faith. more

2/15/17

Dr. Jamila Codrington, right, clinical supervisor and therapist at Astor Services for Children and Families in the Bronx, answers a question during the Mental Health Summit at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in Manhattan Feb. 13. With her from left are Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, moderator; Dr. Derek Suite, M.D., MS, of Full Circle Health in the Bronx, and Dr. David L. Ginsberg, M.D., of NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan.

Mental Health Summit Joins Faith Communities, Health Professionals

New York City’s First Lady Chirlane McCray delivered the keynote address for what she, mental health professionals and faith community members hope will become a continuing … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/15/17

A procession of altar servers leaves the sanctuary at the end of the annual Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Feb. 5. The altar servers were from St. Luke’s parish, the Bronx; St. Aloysius, Harlem; and St. Paul the Apostle, Manhattan.

Faith, Freedom and Focus Stressed at Black History Month

It was a gathering celebrating faith, culture and the black family as Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant of the annual Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/15/17

Cardinal Offers Dispensation for Solemnity of St. Patrick

Cardinal Dolan is offering Catholics in the archdiocese a dispensation from abstaining from meat for the Solemnity of St. Patrick, patron of the archdiocese, on Friday, March 17, which falls during Lent. more

2/15/17

Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, prays during a visit to the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington Oct. 20.

Travel Ban Postpones U.S. Visit of Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil

Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq, planned to discuss the suffering of Christians in his homeland during a visit to the United States beginning Feb. 2. more

JULIANN DosSANTOS | 2/1/17

The 20-minute entrance procession for the Jan. 26 Vigil Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life featured five cardinals, 40 bishops, 320 priests, 90 deacons and 545 seminarians at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

In a Packed Basilica, Cardinal Speaks of Womb’s ‘Sanctuary’

Cardinal Dolan delivered a compelling pro-life message to a congregation of 12,000 people at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/1/17

Enthusiasm was contagious, and space was at a premium, at the rally preceding the 44th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27.

Large Crowd, Dynamic Speakers Bring Hope, Energy to March

Father Vincent Druding left his 11th March for Life feeling hopeful. “This is by far the most positive, upbeat and optimistic march I’ve been a part of,” Father Druding, who serves as … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/1/17

Cardinal Dolan delivers the keynote address during a luncheon in Studio 8H of Rockefeller Center on Jan. 29 as the centennial year of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York begins. That morning, he celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral marking the occasion.

As Catholic Charities Opens Centennial Year, Cardinal Announces $100 Million Campaign

Cardinal Dolan has announced a campaign to raise $100 million private philanthropic dollars during the next five years to provide help and create hope for children and families of New York, … more

CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 1/31/17