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I, along with so many other people, am extremely disappointed over Catholic New York ceasing publication in November. Even though I am not from New York, I have been a subscriber since it was … more

11/16/22

Sister Anne Barat Corcoran, R.S.H.M.

Sister Anne Barat Corcoran, R.S.H.M., who taught in the New York area and served as a nurse overseas, died May 7 at Marymount Convent, Tarrytown. She was 96. Sister Anne Barat taught at the … more

5/19/22

‘Needed Voice’

I join my friend Sister Regina Bechtle, S.C. (Letters, June 30) in regretting the demise of your paper. We are bereft of another needed voice in these parlous times. On a more celebratory note, … more

7/13/22

Mass of the Holy Spirit

9/21/22

‘Find Another Way’

I have been thinking a lot (and trying to prayerfully accept) about the upcoming death of the print edition of Catholic New York. It is a mistake. While I have thought of a number of reasons this … more

11/16/22

Father Peter Fiore, O.F.M.

Father Peter Fiore, O.F.M., who served as director of communications for the Franciscans’ Holy Name Province for six years, died April 17 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was … more

5/19/22

‘Shortsighted’ Decision

I agree with the author of the letter "Bad Timing" in your June 30 issue and, like her, I am very disappointed by the decision to close Catholic New York. Switching to a digital-only platform is very … more

7/13/22

El cardenal Dolan y el obispo emérito Fausto Ramón Mejía Vallejo después de la Misa de Conclusión del Año Jubilar Altagraciano en la Catedral de San Patricio el 18 de septiembre. El cardenal Dolan fue el celebrante principal. El obispo Mejía pronunció

Afectuosa Despedida al Jubileo de Altagracia en Misa de la Catedral

La celebración de un año de la arquidiócesis del Jubileo de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia culminó el domingo 18 de septiembre con una misa de clausura en … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/21/22

‘Say It Ain’t So’

It’s hard to believe that CNY will no longer be published. In the movie “Eight Men Out,” there was a great line, "Say it ain't so, Joe, say it ain't so," that can be used for the elimination of … more

11/16/22

Father Ronald Pecci, O.F.M.

Father Ronald Pecci, O.F.M., who was twice a pastor and also served his religious community in other roles, died April 12 at a hospital in Sharon, Conn. He was 71. He had been living at St. … more

5/19/22

Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., during his Sept. 12 reflection at the United Nations Annual Prayer Service at Holy Family Church in Manhattan. In his urgent message for nuclear disarmament, Archbishop Wester noted that Christ said, “Peace be with you.”

Archbishop Wester Reflects on Nuclear Disarmament at UN Service

At the United Nations Annual Prayer Service, Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., offered a reflection, “A Conversation Toward Nuclear Disarmament.” The multi-language … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/21/22

SAGRADA PROVIDENCIA—El Arzobispo Roberto González Nieves, O.F.M., de San Juan, Puerto Rico, se acerca al santuario de la Catedral de San Patricio el 13 de noviembre al comienzo de la misa anual en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Providencia, patrona de Puerto Rico.

El Arzobispo de San Juan Celebra la Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia

Arzobispo Roberto González Nieves, O.F.M., de San Juan, Puerto Rico, dijo a los fieles dentro de la Catedral de San Patricio que estaba lleno de alegría de visitar Nueva York “para celebrar una … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

Sister Joan Frances Delaney, M.M.

Sister Joan Frances Delaney, M.M., who served as a teacher in Hong Kong early on and later held administrative roles in the U.S. and overseas, died April 28 at Maryknoll Sisters Center in Ossining. … more

5/19/22

FE EN UNIFORME—El obispo emérito José Dolores Grullón Estrella de la Diócesis de San Juan de la Maguana, República Dominicana, en su papel de celebrante principal y homilista durante la misa en español celebrada el 3 de julio en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Infantes de la Marina de la República Dominicana Presentan Imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

Cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana presentaron una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia el 3 de julio al padre Enrique Salvo, rector de la Catedral de San Patricio, … more

7/13/22

Maiden Voyage Awaits

The new Staten Island Ferry boat, the Dorothy Day, is towed in New York waters Sept. 16 en route to Caddell Dry Dock, Staten Island, for cleaning, more trials and training. Named for a New Yorker … more

9/21/22

DIVINO NIÑO JESÚS—El obispo auxiliar Manuel Aurelio Cruz de la Arquidiócesis de Newark, arriba, pronuncia la homilía el 30 de octubre durante la misa anual en honor del Divino Niño Jesús en la Catedral de San Patricio. El obispo Cruz, celebrante principal, dijo, “Todos tenemos que aprender, mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, esa gran virtud de la humildad”.

Fieles en Misa de la Catedral Animados a Imitar al Divino Niño Jesús

El celebrante de la Misa del Divino Niño Jesús este año en la Catedral de San Patricio habló sobre “aumentar la fe, servir y amar a Dios”, e hizo énfasis en que el Divino Niño Jesús vino … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

Sister Maryellen Keefe, O.S.U.

Sister Maryellen Keefe, O.S.U., who taught for eight years at Preston High School in the Bronx, died April 12 at Andrus on Hudson in Hastings-on-Hudson. She was 85. Sister Maryellen was at … more

5/19/22

AFIRMANDO LA VIDA—Manifestantes de pro-vida en Washington, D.C. celebran fuera de la Corte Suprema el 24 de junio mientras la corte anuló la decisión histórica Roe v. Wade sobre el aborto.

Defensores de la Vida Afirman la Revocación de Roe vs. Wade por Parte de la Corte Suprema

No sé si alguna vez realmente creí que lo vería anulado en mi vida (Roe vs. Wade)”, dijo la hermana Virginia Joy, S.V., directora de la Oficina de Respeto a la Vida de la arquidiócesis. Ella … more

Por CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE y DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/13/22

Marking Respect Life Month Throughout the Archdiocese

Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 2, begins Respect Life Month: a time to intentionally pray for the protection of all human life. There are opportunities in your area to participate in Life Chains, a … more

9/21/22

Sister Frances Lyle, O.S.U.

Sister Frances Lyle, O.S.U., who taught in the Bronx for nine years, died May 10 at the United Hebrew Home of New Rochelle. She was 97. Sister Frances taught in the Bronx at St. Angela Merici … more

5/19/22