Catholic New York

10 Deacons to Be Ordained at the Cathedral June 23

Cardinal Dolan will ordain 10 men as permanent deacons of the archdiocese at a Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday, June 23, at 9 a.m. Deacon Tom Bennett, 37, is a parishioner of St. … more

6/20/18

Cathedral Trustees to Seek Appeal in Latest Archbishop Sheen Ruling

The Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral believe the recent court case concerning the earthly remains of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was again incorrectly decided, and will seek an appeal … more

6/20/18

Catholic New York Wins Seven Catholic Press Awards

Catholic New York earned seven awards, including honors for reporting, editorial and column writing, and photography in the annual journalism contest sponsored by the Catholic Press … more

6/20/18

The cardinal blesses Ashley Gonzalez, a resident of Specialty Hospital for Children at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center in Manhattan, as Marie Comberland, a certified nursing assistant, looks on.

Health Care Professionals Told Their Work Continues Jesus’ Mission

Honoring doctors, nurses and other health care providers, Cardinal Dolan noted that they are helping to continue the mission of Christ, who healed the sick and who “is the healer of souls.” … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/20/18

As the Mass of Ordination begins, the nine men who were ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Dolan on May 26 process up the center aisle of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Leading the way were Father Michael Connolly and Father Osvaldo Hernandez.

Cardinal Dolan Ordains Priests for ‘Mission Territory’ of New York

At a Mass in which he ordained nine new priests at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 26, Cardinal Dolan spoke to them about a 16th- century saint whose joy, love for Jesus and healing priestly ministry … more

BY JOHN WOODS | 6/6/18

Married couples hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer at the Golden Jubilee Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 3. Family and friends filled the cathedral as 288 married couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year renewed their marriage vows.

Married Couples Celebrate Golden Jubilee With Cardinal at the Cathedral

Ed and Emma Migdal began their love story more than 50 years ago as college students at SUNY Cortland teaching religious education classes in the upstate community. The parishioners of Sacred … more

BY DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/6/18

As Mass of Ordination begins, the nine men who were ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Dolan May 26 process up the center aisle of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Leading the way were Father Michael Connolly and Father Osvaldo Hernandez.

Cardinal Dolan Ordains Priests for ‘Mission Territory’ of New York

At a Mass in which he ordained nine new priests at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 26, Cardinal Dolan spoke to them about a 16th century saint whose joy, love for Jesus and healing priestly ministry made him an ideal choice as the patron of their class. more

JOHN WOODS | 6/3/18

Cardinal Shows Pride in Charities’ Alliance With Astor Services

Arcadio Wharton, 13, showed his artwork to Cardinal Dolan and told CNY there is more to come. Arcadio was one of the students who met the cardinal during his visit to the Astor Services for … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 5/23/18

Kayleigh Mahoney, who along with her classmates received the sacrament of First Holy Communion May 5, places a flower at the base of a statue of the Blessed Mother at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point during a May Crowning ceremony on Mothers’ Day, May 13.

Full of Grace

Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist at the 11:30 a.m. liturgy on Mothers’ Day, May 13, at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point. To his left is Deacon Philip Marino. At … more

5/23/18

Ordinations 2018

Cardinal Dolan to Ordain 9 Priests at Cathedral May 26 more

5/23/18

During the press preview for “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 7, a visitor, top left, inspects a dalmatic of Pope Pius IX, who was pontiff from 1846 to 1878.

Catholic Inspiration Behind the Met’s ‘Heavenly Bodies’ Exhibit

"In the Catholic imagination,” said Cardinal Dolan on May 7 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s press preview for the exhibit “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” “the … more

GARAN SANTICOLA | 5/9/18

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation To Serve New Yorkers in Need

Cardinal Dolan and the bishops of the Catholic dioceses of New York state have come forward to help New Yorkers in need by announcing the formation of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation May 8. … more

5/9/18

Agreement to Allow Seminarians of Latin Patriarchate Seminary of Jerusalem to Study at St. Joseph’s Seminary

St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie has entered into an agreement with the Latin Patriarchate Seminary of Jerusalem (LPSJ) in which seminarians from LPSJ will be able to pursue theological studies … more

JOHN WOODS | 5/9/18

Cardinal to Celebrate Mass For Golden Jubilee Couples

Cardinal Dolan will celebrate the archdiocese’s annual Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sunday, June 3, at 2:15 p.m. All couples celebrating their 50th wedding … more

5/9/18

NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill and FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro were joined by members of their departments at the Memorial Mass for Rusty Staub at St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 25.

Staub Called ‘God’s Hall of Famer’ at Memorial Mass

Rusty Staub was remembered as a member of “God’s Hall of Fame” at a Memorial Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 25. “Rusty has bypassed Cooperstown … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/26/18

Presenter Christy Vaissade speaks during her workshop at the third annual Restore: Origin—A Catholic Conference for Young Adults at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh April 21. Some 125 young adults participated in the daylong event, which included speakers, workshops, an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation and a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan.

Catholic Conference Strengthens, ‘Restores’ Faith of Young Adults

The Vegas turned a Catholic retreat for young adults into a family outing. Xavier and Elizabeth Vega attended Restore: Origin – A Catholic Conference for Young Adults at Mount St Mary College in … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/25/18

Cardinal Dolan embraces Good Shepherd Sister Souhaila Bou Samra April 16 outside St. Anthony Dispensary in Beirut. The cardinal led a delegation from Catholic Near East Welfare Association visiting Beirut April 14-18.

Cardinal Leads CNEWA Delegation Meeting Lebanese, Refugees

A North American delegation negotiated the steep incline to a clinic draped over the roadway, like an olive tree from a limestone bluff. “Yesterday we prayed,” said Cardinal Dolan, who the day … more

KENNETH R. ROSEN | 4/25/18

Cardinal Dolan greets Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai, patriarch of Maronite Catholics, April 15.

An Update on Lebanon

Cardinal Dolan wrote this blog post after returning from his visit to Lebanon April 14-18 with the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. more

4/25/18

Scouts fill the pews of St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the archdiocesan Emblem Sunday Scouting Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan April 22. Honors were given to 158 scouts at the afternoon liturgy, which was attended by 900 people.

Emblem Sunday Scouting Mass Celebrates Special Virtues

Samara Vazquez was among the 158 scouts honored at the archdiocesan annual Emblem Sunday Scouting Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a special liturgy at which Cardinal Dolan served as principal … more

ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/25/18

Cardinal Dolan hugs Leilani Aviles after the senior from the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx delivered the word of gratitude to the cardinal near the end of the Mass for the Class of 2018 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 23. About 1,900 students from 21 schools attended the first of two Masses honoring Catholic high school seniors in the archdiocese.

Cardinal Tells High School Seniors ‘God Has a Plan for Us’

Kelly Brann was still as excited when she was leaving St. Patrick’s Cathedral as she was when she departed John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers earlier in the day. The parishioner of … more

DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/25/18