Catholic New York

Members of the new Vatican Athletic sports association run during a photo opportunity outside St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Jan. 10.

The Vatican announced its plans to take a leap of faith into the wide world of sports with the creation of its first ever sports association. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 2/16/19

TO BE A SAINT—Blessed John Henry Newman is seen in a portrait provided by the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Pope Francis signed a decree Feb. 12 recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.

Sainthood Causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty Advance

Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization. The Vatican … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 2/15/19

Sister Ritamary Schulz, A.S.C.J., provincial superior for the U.S. Province, holds Blessed Clelia’s reliquary before a postulant in prayer.

Cathedral Mass Honors Blessed Clelia and Her Sisters Serving Here

A Mass of thanksgiving celebrated the beatification of Blessed Clelia Merloni and served as an opportunity for archdiocesan officials to thank the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/14/19

ACTOR AND AUTHOR—Actor Gary Sinise is pictured at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in 2015. Sinise, who converted to Catholicism in 2010, has a newly published book titled “Grateful American.”

Actor Gary Sinise Describes His Road to the Catholic Church

Gary Sinise, the actor perhaps best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump,” followed an unusual path to becoming a Catholic. In a Feb. 4 telephone interview with … more

By MARK PATTISON | 2/14/19

Away With the Lord

During the course of the year, my office has two separate silent retreats for men who are discerning the priesthood. The first of these is at the beginning of the Advent season and the second during … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 2/13/19

Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq of Brooklyn was the principal celebrant of this year’s Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Feb. 3.

Black History Month Mass, Service Day Focuses on ‘Power of Love’

Lucy Konadu, a parishioner of St. Luke’s in the Bronx, said the annual Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral is “special for all black people, no matter what culture, all over the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/13/19

CURÉ OF ARS—A first-class relic of St. John Vianney, his incorrupt heart, will visit the archdiocese in April as part of a national pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The patron saint of parish priests, he was known for his holiness and charity in 19th-century France.

Major Relic of St. John Vianney to Visit Cathedral, Make Other Stops in the Archdiocese

A national pilgrimage of the relic of the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney, the famed Curé of Ars and patron saint of parish priests, will visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday and Sunday, … more

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HAPPY COUPLE—Josie Maciocha, left, and her husband, Stanley, hold a treasured photo from their wedding day of Jan. 24, 1943. The parishioners of Transfiguration in Tarrytown are the longest-married couple in the archdiocese following an annual search by the archdiocesan Family Life/Respect Life Office.

‘Very Happy’ Tarrytown Couple Is Archdiocese’s Longest Married

Josie Maciocha knew instantly her husband Stanley was her perfect match.“I always liked people who are friendly and sociable. From the first day we met, we liked each other,” Josie, a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 2/13/19

Cardinal Dolan shares a light moment with St. Patrick’s School students Nick Rossi, Emily Cognato, Sophia Borgognone and Timothy Gannon at the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA) reception for major donors from Staten Island Jan. 30.

Cardinal's Appeal Reception

The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA) reception for major donors from Staten Island took place on Jan. 30. More than 120 Staten Island parishioners attended the reception in the school … more

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With the cardinal and altar servers after Mass are Father Moacir Balen, C.S., Scalabrinian provincial superior, and Father Charles Zanoni, C.S., a retired priest of Our Lady of Pompeii parish.

Fun Day at Our Lady of Pompeii

Cardinal Dolan celebrates Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady of Pompeii School in Greenwich Village Jan. 30. His visit began with Mass in the church, followed by a tour of the school. more

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The annual World Marriage Day Mass for Hispanic/Latino couples was offered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Feb. 10. An estimated 550 couples participated this year; many of the couples were accompanied by their children.

Hundreds of Married Couples Renew Their Vows at Cathedral Mass

Hundreds of married couples were encouraged to put Christ at the center of their lives at a Mass Feb. 10 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. “If you do this, you will always have a holy … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/13/19

Seven Catholic Elementary Schools to Close in June

Seven Catholic elementary schools—two in Manhattan and the Bronx, and one each on Staten Island and in Dutchess and Sullivan counties—will close at the end of this school year. The Office of … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 2/13/19

AT THE MET—Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632–1675). “Allegory of the Catholic Faith,” ca. 1670–72. Oil on canvas. 45 x 35 in. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931. The painting is a permanent part of the museum’s collection and is on display in its exhibit “In Praise of Painting: Dutch Masterpieces at the Met.”

A Window Into Vermeer’s World

Johannes Vermeer’s “Allegory of the Catholic Faith” provides a lens through which to view his life and work and the world he inhabited in the 17th-century Dutch Republic. The wars of religion … more

By Garan Santicola | 2/13/19

Helping World’s Bishops Understand Urgency of Crisis Is Summit Goal

The primary goal of the Vatican’s February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to help bishops understand the urgency of the crisis, Pope Francis said. During a news … more

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Survey Shows Uptick in Men, Women Taking Perpetual Religious Vows

When you head to Mass this Sunday, chances are you will hear the intention “an increase in vocations to the religious life” lifted up before the gifts are presented. A recent survey suggests … more

By JACOB COMELLO | 2/13/19

40 Days for Life in Archdiocese Begins Ash Wednesday

With New York’s passage of the Reproductive Health Act, which permits abortion to the moment of birth, many are asking what can be done in response. 40 Days for Life is a life-saving prayer … more

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Archdiocese Remains Fully Compliant on Child Protection

The Archdiocese of New York was found in compliance with the data collection requirements for the 2017-2018 audit period of the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young … more

By JOHN WOODS | 2/13/19

Two Pastors, Administrator Named to Parishes

Two priests have been appointed as pastors and one has been named a temporary administrator at parishes in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office has announced.Father Louis Anderson was named … more

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Career Day

Students at St. Angela Merici School in the Bronx took part in a Career Day panel of judges, lawyers, court officers, court reporters, social workers and interpreters. The Bronx Catholic Guild and … more

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Allegation Against Father John J. Lynch Found Credible and Substantiated

An allegation of abuse of a minor brought against Father John J. Lynch has been found “credible and substantiated” by the archdiocese’s independent Lay Review Board, said Cardinal Dolan in a … more

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