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As U.N. Declaration Hits 70, Push to Include ‘New’ Rights Called Troubling
Seventy years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was lauded Dec. 4 as a seminal, yet imperfect achievement of the nascent United Nations. Speakers at a panel honored the foresight of the declaration’s fram more
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Feast of Immaculate Conception Does Not Get Weekend Dispensation
Just last year, Catholics were required to attend separate Masses two days in a row for the Sunday obligation and Monday’s Christmas Mass. Now, they have a similar opportunity this year with the feast of the Immaculate Conception falling on a Saturday—Dec. 8. more
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Public Notice by the Archdiocese of New York
The opportunity for peaceful public assembly is a constitutionally protected hallmark of our American democracy. There are also rules that govern such assemblies. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, as … more
New York Parishes Joining National Night of Prayer for Life Dec. 8-9
Parishioners in the Archdiocese of New York are invited to join in praying for the sanctity of all human life on the National Night of Prayer for Life, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9. Parishes in New … more
At the Nov. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the College of New Rochelle’s new Harlem location were, from left, Athena Moore, director of the Manhattan Borough President’s Northern Manhattan Office; Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s special adviser for policy and community affairs; state Assembly member Inez E. Dickens; William Latimer, president of the College of New Rochelle; Gwen Adolph, chairwoman of the College of New Rochelle board; Father Gregory Chisholm, S.J., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo parish and dean of Central Harlem; and Father Joseph Flynn, O.F.M. Cap., chaplain of the College of New Rochelle.
College of New Rochelle Dedicates Harlem Location
The College of New Rochelle celebrated the expansion of its Rosa Parks Campus in Harlem during a Nov. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the campus’ new location at 313 W. 125th St. Classes at the … more
Elizabeth Brown, a senior at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island, alongside her peers, places lanterns at the base of a shrine to Venerable Honora “Nano” Nagle, foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Moore Catholic hosted a Mass Nov. 18 at Our Lady of Pity Church on Staten Island in honor of Venerable Nagle’s 300th birthday.
Milestone
Bishops and priests from France, top, concelebrate the 7 a.m. Mass with Cardinal Dolan Nov. 27 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Among them was Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit, standing to the right of the cardinal at the end of the altar near a candle and a pillar. Also concelebrating, at far right, were Msgr. Robert Ritchie, cathedral rector, by candle, and Father Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and chancellor of the archdiocese. The French delegation was in the United States to study interreligious dialogue, particularly the friendship between the Jewish and Catholic communities, Cardinal Dolan explained to the faithful assembled for the liturgy.
French Delegation
The Schola Cantorum of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie performs its annual Christmas and Advent Concert in a packed chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie Dec. 2. The concert, the second of the weekend at the seminary, was followed by a reception. Dr. Jennifer Donelson, director of sacred music at the seminary, is the director of the Schola Cantorum.
Festive Concert
The Schola Cantorum of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie performed its annual Christmas and Advent Concert in a packed chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie Dec. 2. more
Archbishop Stepinac players celebrate winning a second consecutive Catholic high school state football title and third in four years with a 49-7 victory over St. Francis of Athol Springs, in a game in White Plains Nov. 24.
‘Total Team Effort’ Keys Archbishop Stepinac State Football Title Win
Joey Canino threw for four touchdowns and ran for one as Archbishop Stepinac High School of White Plains won a second consecutive Catholic high school state championship and third in four years with … more
Sheen Panel to Discuss Role of Chaplains in War
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture will host a panel discussion examining the role religious faith plays in times of war with a program titled “Faith and Duty: The Role of Spirituality … more
El obispo Zywiec recibe regalos de niñas vestidas con el traje tradicional nicaragüense.
Misa Para La Purísima
Más de 1.200 personas asistieron a la misa anual para la Purísima el 2 de diciembre en la catedral de San Patricio. El obispo David A. Zywiec Sidor, O.F.M. Cap., de la diócesis de Siuna, … more
Cardinal Dolan leads conference participants in the Angelus in the seminary chapel.
Family Life Conference Marks 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”), Pope St. Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical on married life and procreation, is winning a new audience among young people who strive to live the Catholic vision of … more
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Students of the parish school and religious education program read the prayers of the faithful; at the microphone is Ariela Fuentes, 9.
Advent Season Begins
Cardinal Dolan celebrated a vigil Mass in English and Spanish Dec. 1 during his visit to Our Lady of Good Counsel parish on Staten Island. more
Dr. Timothy McNiff, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, leads a discussion in a sixth-grade classroom at St. Charles School on Staten Island in January 2016, where students were using Google Chromebook laptops. On the far side of the classroom were the New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia; Father Louis Jerome, pastor of St. Charles parish; Zoilita Herrera, regional superintendent for Staten Island Catholic schools; then-New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña; and J.C. Kiernan, principal of St. Charles.
Dr. Timothy McNiff to Retire as Superintendent of Schools in April
Dr. Timothy J. McNiff is retiring as superintendent of schools of the archdiocese in April. After serving in that capacity for the past decade, Dr. McNiff cited his desire to return to his … more
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Father Joseph LaMorte, left, is installed as the archdiocese’s vicar general and chancellor by Cardinal Dolan Dec. 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan. Msgr. Douglas Mathers, a vice chancellor of the archdiocese and pastor of St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of Peace parish, is at center. Employees of the archdiocese, who serve at the New York Catholic Center, attended the morning prayer service which the cardinal led. “Everybody in the building, everybody in my former parish (St. Gregory Barbarigo parish, Garnerville) has been very, very accommodating and welcoming,” Father LaMorte said in remarks. “I’m very happy to be here” and “excited to start,” he added of the ministry in administration, and an objective, “continuing the good.” He thanked Cardinal Dolan for his trust and confidence and assured all assembled, “I promise I’ll do my best.” Father LaMorte had been pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo since 2010. Before that, he served for 21 years at Holy Trinity parish in Poughkeepsie, including as pastor, 1993-2010. He has been chairman of the archdiocesan Presbyteral Council for the past decade and served for 40 years as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, retiring in 2012 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Vicar General and Chancellor
Father Joseph LaMorte was installed as the archdiocese’s vicar general and chancellor by Cardinal Dolan Dec. 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan. Employees of the archdiocese, who … more
Members of the archdiocesan Ladies of Charity prepare Gifts of Comfort packages Nov. 15 at St. Joseph’s parish in Bronxville. The Staten Island chapter of the Ladies of Charity began the program in March. So far nearly 80 Gifts of Comfort packages have been prepared and given to the homebound and residents of nursing homes in the archdiocese. The Westchester chapter of Ladies of Charity hosted the Bronxville volunteer work gathering.
Ladies of Charity Pack ‘Gifts of Comfort,’ Prayers for Homebound
At St. Joseph’s parish in Bronxville, members of the archdiocesan Ladies of Charity gathered in the rectory basement to prepare 20 gift packages, each including a handmade lap robe, a box of … more
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About 350 people attended the Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan to conclude the 150th anniversary festivities of St. Joseph’s parish in Kingston Nov. 17.
With 150 Years of Rich History, St. Joseph’s in Kingston Looks to Grow
St. Joseph’s parish is a slice of Kingston’s rich history. The church building dates back to 1832, and the parish just completed its 150-year celebration with a Mass offered by Cardinal Dolan … more
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Teens and adults learn a song and dance being taught by keynote speaker ValLimar Jansen.
Pallottine Teenage Federation Conference Inspiring for All
Veronica Keene is ready to make 2019 the best year ever for the Pallottine Teenage Federation after an inspiring weekend closed out 2018. The president of the Pallottine Teenage Federation was … more
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President George H.W. Bush addresses the 110th Convention of the Knights of Columbus at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan in early August 1992. Beside him is Cardinal John O’Connor.
President George H.W. Bush, 94, Recalled for Faith, Support for Life
When President George H.W. Bush was running for re-election in 1992, he told Catholic News Service that he believed that a strong religious faith could provide “an extra shot of strength when you need it.” more
Pope Francis Expresses Condolences for Death of Former President Bush
Pope Francis expressed his condolences for the death of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush. more
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