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Twins Jannett Martiena and Jennipher Martiena, and fellow graduate Emily Mays light up 125th annual commencement exercises at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle May 20.

Congratulation Catholic School Graduates of 2022

CLASS ACTS—Commencement exercises are now being held at Catholic schools—elementary, high school and colleges—across the archdiocese. more

6/1/22

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., professes first, or simple, vows before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., July 10.

Brother Maxson Professes Vows With Benedictines

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., a native of New Windsor, was one of three Benedictine monks to profess first vows July 10 at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa. A 2016 graduate of Cornwall High … more

7/27/22

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

Decree of Merger Announced For Two Dutchess County Parishes

After intensive consultation, Cardinal Dolan issued the following decree of merger, effective July 5, 2022: Merger of the parishes of St. Christopher-St. Sylvia, Red Hook, and Good Shepherd-St. … more

7/27/22

Students from St. Frances de Chantal School await the arrival of Cardinal Dolan, who was unable to attend because of illness. Bishop Whalen, subbing for the cardinal, met the kids.

Principals Meet

The spring principals’ meeting took place on May 25 at Marina del Rey in the Bronx. Cardinal Dolan, was unable to attend because of illness. Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen subbed for the … more

6/1/22

Principal Appointed at Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Geraldine Lavery was named principal of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, the school’s board of trustees announced. Mrs. Lavery has served for 25 years as an educator in the … more

7/27/22

Class of 2022 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Catholic New York annually salutes the hard work and dedication of the members of the senior class graduating from the 43 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. The valedictorians and … more

6/1/22

The faithful pray the Our Father. St. Martin de Porres was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order.

St. Martin de Porres’ ‘Evangelization of the Heart’ Cited at Cathedral Mass

At a Mass honoring St. Martin de Porres, Archbishop José Octavio Ruiz Arenas told the faithful in the pews that St.Martin “spread the evangelization of the heart; he did so with trustful … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

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

Father Brian C. Brennan

Father Brian C. Brennan, who served as pastor of Holy Name of Mary in Croton-on-Hudson and St. John the Evangelist in Mahopac, died July 17. He was 73.Father Brennan was at Holy Name of Mary, … more

7/28/22

Sister Eliane Ilnitski, S.S.M., provincial superior of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, left, accepted the Veritas Medal on behalf of her religious congregation at Dominican College’s commencement May 15. She is with Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., the college president.

Ukrainian President Awarded Honorary Degree in Absentia at Dominican College Commencement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was awarded an honorary degree in absentia during the 68 th Dominican College commencement ceremony May 15. Dominican College in Orangeburg was among about … more

6/1/22

Father Lawrence W. Flynn, M.M.

Father Lawrence W. Flynn, M.M., who served in China for 11 years, died July 9 in the Assisted Living Unit at Maryknoll Society Center in Ossining. He was 93. Father Flynn was in China, 1987-1998, … more

7/28/22

Brother John J. Beeching, M.M.

Brother John J. Beeching, M.M., a missioner to Thailand for 32 years, died July 8 in the Assisted Living Unit at Maryknoll Society Center in Ossining. He was 82. Brother Beeching served in … more

7/28/22

Sister Mary Dolores Mitch, M.M.

Sister Mary Dolores Mitch, M.M., who served for many years as a teacher and education administrator in the Philippines, died June 30 in San Diego. She was 85. In the 1970s, Sister Mary Dolores … more

7/28/22

‘Senators, Do Your Job’

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time. After two horrendous back-to-back mass shootings in 10 days that took 21 innocent lives in an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school and 10 in a Buffalo supermarket, … more

6/1/22

“The greatest destroyer of peace and love is abortion,” St. Teresa of Calcutta

It is more important now than ever for our Catholic Church leaders to unite behind Church teaching and doctrine that abortion is contrary to Church and moral law, and that it is a mortal sin. Anyone … more

6/1/22

CNEWA Releases $2.8 Million for Ukrainians Impacted by War

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine now enters its six month, CNEWA’s Msgr. Peter Vaccari has authorized the release of $2,805,567 in funds—totaling more than $5.5 million in emergency … more

7/27/22

‘Huge Mistake’

The powers that be are making a huge mistake by killing Catholic New York. I shudder to think what they will do next as this is an obvious preview of what is in store for other departments of the … more

6/1/22

Fordham Prep Graduate Young Places Second at British Open

Cameron Young came up one stroke short of winning a PGA major. The Fordham Prep graduate shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the British Open on July 17 to finish at 19-under par for the four-day … more

7/27/22

‘Inestimable Loss’

How sad to learn that Catholic New York will cease publication in mid-November. What an inestimable loss to so many. I literally “grew up” with Catholic New York and its predecessor, the … more

6/1/22