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‘Fraternal Dialogue,’ More Prayer Have Place on Bishops’ Assembly Agenda

Gathered in Baltimore for their fall general assembly Nov. 14-17, the bishops elected new leadership, heard about the crisis in Ukraine and what’s facing migrants at the U.S. southern border. more

8/28/23

POPE’S PRESENCE—Pope Francis greets a woman during a meeting with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at Maskwacis, Alberta, July 25.

In Canada, Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Residential Schools

The first step of Pope Francis' "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada involved him returning two pairs of children's moccasins. The little shoes were not among the Indigenous artifacts held in the … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/27/22

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

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

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat, left, speaks Sept. 29 to young Catholic New Yorkers at St. Agnes parish in Manhattan about plans for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023. The archdiocesan WYD group plans to also visit Fatima during the pilgrimage.

New Yorkers Learn More About WYD Lisbon Pilgrimage, Each Other

Many New Yorkers planning to travel to World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 met last week with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat to receive information about the international gathering led by Pope Francis … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/5/22

Vatican Publishes Schedule for Papal Trip to Kazakhstan

Pope Francis’ September visit to Kazakhstan will mostly focus on a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, but it will also include a Mass and meeting with Catholics in this Muslim-majority nation. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 8/3/22

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrates a Solemn Pontifical Mass June 1 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the 40th anniversary of the San Lorenzo Ruiz movement in the United States and the closing of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines.

Cardinal Tagle Leads Filipino Celebration at Cathedral Mass

St. Patrick’s Cathedral housed a dual Filipino celebration June 1 with a Solemn Pontifical Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of the San Lorenzo Ruiz movement in the United States as well as the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/6/22

Statement From Cardinal Dolan on ‘Horrific’ Attack in Nigeria

The brutal and senseless attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria yesterday is another in a growing number of attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Yesterday’s attack was especially horrific, as at least 50 worshippers were slaughtered merely for gathering to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost, traditionally recognized as the “birthday of the Church.” more

6/6/22

The congregation stands for the national anthems of Italy and the United States near the conclusion of the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Oct. 10.

Columbus Day Mass Links Today’s Migrants to Italian Immigrants

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, in his homily during the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, alluded that today’s migrants are coming to the United States with the same challenges, aspirations and dreams of Italian immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/10/22

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, to the left of the cardinal, lead a prayer service for victims of the war in Ukraine June 11 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Also attending the Panakhyda (service for the deceased) were His Grace Bishop David of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England, center, and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, second from left.

Service for Deceased Remembers Victims of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Archdiocese of New York and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia offered a Panakhyda (service for the deceased) for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine June 11 at St. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/15/22

Statement on Governor Hochul Signing Abortion-Related Bills

Following is a statement from Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signing of a series of abortion-related measures, as well as one aimed at pro-life pregnancy centers: more

6/15/22

Relics of St. Bernadette, on U.S. Tour, to Visit Our Lady of Lourdes Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral

The relics of St. Bernadette, touring the United States for the first time, will bring “the grace of Lourdes to parishes across the country,” said coordinators of the tour. The tour will … more

4/20/22

Reliquias de Santa Bernardita en Gira por los Estados Unidos a Visitar Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Manhattan

Las reliquias de santa Bernardita, recorriendo por primera vez los Estados Unidos, llevarán “la gracia de Lourdes a las parroquias de todo el país”, dijeron los … more

4/20/22

FE EN MILAGROS—Escenas dramáticas de la procesión de entrada, eleva los fieles el 16 de octubre durante la misa en español en honor de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Misa de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros Celebra la Fidelidad de Dios

Dentro de una repleta Catedral de San Patricio, un cardenal de Perú celebró la misa anual arquidiocesana de Nueva York en honor a Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, una celebración de fe de mucha … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

VIVA PUERTO RICO—Banderas ondeando abunda en las bancas delanteras, después de la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña en la Catedral de San Patricio el 5 de junio.

Lección de Pentecostés Dada en la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña

En la Misa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña en la Catedral de San Patricio, un arzobispo jubilado recordó a los fieles que “Dios nos acompaña, nos guía a lo largo de nuestra existencia, a … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

Nuestra Señora de El Rocío, cuyo santuario en Ecuador atrae miles de peregrinos cada año, es una devoción Mariana con origen desde el siglo 17 en España. Mujeres participan en la procesión de entrada. El padre Lorenzo Ato, celebrante principal y homilista, es director de comunicación para la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano de la arquidiócesis, y párroco de Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Manhattan.

Misa en la Catedral Celebra la Devoción a Nuestra Señora del Rocío

En una misa en honor a Nuestra Señora del Rocío, el celebrante habló acerca del significado de “orar por nuestros hijos, por nuestras familias y por nuestras comunidades”. El padre Lorenzo … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

Brandon Vaidyanathan, associate professor and chair of the department of sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, speaks at the university Oct. 19 on the findings of a national study of Catholic priests. At right is Stephen White, executive director of The Catholic Project at the university.

Study of Priests Shows Distrust of Bishops, Fear of False Abuse Accusations

A study of U.S. priests released Oct. 19 details clerics' "crisis of trust" toward their bishops as well as fear that if they were falsely accused of abuse, prelates would immediately throw them "under the bus" and not help them clear their name. more

10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan visits with migrant families Aug. 16 inside the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan.

New York Church Reaffirms Commitment to Migrants During Influx

As Cardinal Dolan and other archdiocesan officials gave a media briefing on the recent influx of migrants to New York, Gregory Jose Gonzalez looked on with immense gratitude for the moral, logistical … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/19/22

New York City Regional Bishops Pursue New Path in Priestly Formation

Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn and Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre announced today, Thursday, Oct. 27, the launching of new programs at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie to enhance seminary training, beginning next fall, as part of their implementation of a new model of priestly formation in the United States. more

10/27/22

SALUDOS EN LA ACERA—El cardenal Dolan saluda familias inmigrantes de América Latina en busca de asilo en los Estados Unidos antes de una rueda de prensa el 16 de agosto en frente del New York Catholic Center en Manhattan. Oficiales y funcionarios de Caridades Católica arquidiocesanas han intensificado drásticamente sus esfuerzos para ayudar a los recién llegados debido al influjo.

La Iglesia de Nueva York Reafirma su Compromiso con los Inmigrantes durante el Influjo

Mientras el cardenal Dolan y otros funcionarios arquidiocesanos daban una rueda de prensa sobre el reciente influjo de inmigrantes a Nueva York, Gregory José González miraba con inmensa gratitud … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/24/22