Catholic New York

Over the last three years I have been going out to Mundelein Seminary in Chicago taking classes in spiritual direction. This nine-week program, spread out over three years is facilitated by the … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 6/6/19

Her Journey to Catholicism Was Holy Spirit’s Work

Angela Valles’ journey to the Catholic Church was a long time coming, and she attributes her decision to the Holy Spirit, who worked quickly and powerfully in her life. She grew up as the … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/5/19

The World Needs Beauty

I was lucky enough to visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris about one year ago, when I went to the City of Lights with my daughter, Olivia, on a mother-daughter trip. We stood in the highest … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 6/5/19

How to Accept Criticism: a Spiritual Exercise

More than 19 million people tuned in to watch the final episode of “Game of Thrones” May 19, making it the most viewed show to ever air on HBO. Yet many were dissatisfied with … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 6/5/19

Catholic Schools Shine During Commencement Season

Like many of you, I’ve spent the last couple of weeks attending graduations. My Mom even went to the kindergarten graduation of my grandnephew Charlie! Me? I was at the commencements for … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN | 6/5/19

La Santidad de Los Laicos

A lo largo de los siglos la Iglesia ha declarado santos y santas a miles de personas; pero, si revisamos el santoral, constatamos que un gran número de ellas son religiosos y religiosas, sacerdotes, … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 6/5/19

Did St. Joseph Teach Jesus to Swim?

If we had to pick one lesson, virtue or skill that fathers should teach their children, what would that be? What proficiencies did St. Joseph, the guardian of the Holy Family and the foster father of … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 5/31/19

‘Christ-Centered’ Priests Are Signs of Hope

You might notice this issue has a different format than usual. It actually consists of three component sections. The main section, pages 1 to 24, follows an eight-page wrap-around section on the six … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/22/19

Ever Grateful for A Fortunate Turn

As you know, Anne M. Buckley, Catholic New York’s retired editor in chief, died last month at age 87. She devoted her entire working life to the Catholic press, and she was one of the people who … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 5/22/19

All the News That’s Fit to Print

Wife Returned After Having Fine Funeral.” The headline of a 483-word story in the March 15, 1904 edition of The New York Times bore a sly nod to Tom Sawyer. A man named Ignacio … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 5/22/19

On the Composting of Thee and Me

In Herman Wouk’s novel, “War and Remembrance,” Warren Henry shocks his Bible-reading father, the novel’s hero, by claiming that human … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 5/22/19

Martyred for Her Faith in Sri Lanka

Want to learn some Latin? Odium Fidei...it means“hatred of the Faith.” In our Catholic tradition, one who loses his/her life because of odium fidei, hatred of the faith, is a … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN | 5/22/19

Martirizado Por Su Fe en Sri Lanka

¿Quieres aprender algo del latín? Odium Fidei...“significa “odio a la fe”. En nuestra tradición católica, el que pierde su vida a causa del … more

Por CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 5/22/19

Libertad en el Espíritu

La Iglesia, guiada por el Espíritu Santo, es plenamente consciente de la novedad traída por Cristo. La salvación, como dice el apóstol Pablo, nos viene por la fe en Jesucristo, y no por el … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 5/22/19

A Founder Who Set the Standard High

Over the past week, I’ve spent a lot of time remembering Anne M. Buckley, the editor in chief of Catholic New York from 1991 to 2000 and one of the founders of CNY, who died April 23. She … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/8/19

Clinging to the Cross

Every year during the Easter Triduum, the vocations office of the Archdiocese of New York joins the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre to run a retreat for the men who are considering a … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 5/8/19

She Took a Chance on Me

As I get older, I become more aware of—and fascinated by—the way people arrive in our lives without warning and often change us, and the course of our life journey, without us realizing it until … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 5/8/19

Visiting the Blessed Mother in Lourdes

Sunday is Mother’s Day. Those of us fortunate to have our moms still with us will celebrate with them. In fact, I plan to spend Friday and Saturday with mine in St. Louis before … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN | 5/8/19

Reconocer a Jesús en la ‘Fracción del Pan’

El encuentro de los discípulos con el Resucitado fue el desencadenante de la fe pascual, fue también lo que motivó su retorno intempestivo a Jerusalén, ciudad de la que habían huido temerosos … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 5/8/19

A Dime for Grandma

Many of the vigil lights in Catholic churches today are electric. No doubt the fire departments and insurance companies are … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 4/29/19