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Jubilarians share a kiss after renewing their vows to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 5.

Couples Renew Vows Before Families at Golden Wedding Mass

Gerard DeLuca turned to his wife Marianne to renew their wedding vows and became tongue-tied at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 5. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

Thanking Our Friends

Later this year the Archdiocese of New York will launch an innovative digital news platform, one that is designed to evangelize and engage our audiences on a daily basis. A dedicated team has been … more

By JOSEPH ZWILLING AND RACHEL SHEEHAN | 10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan and Father Thomas McNamara, O.F.M. Cap., pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Manhattan, pray the Rosary outdoors in the early evening May 31 at the parish’s Our Lady of Fatima Grotto.

Statues from Fatima Grotto Damaged Outside Manhattan Church

Statues depicting the three children of the Our Lady of Fatima apparition were damaged in the grotto outside Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Manhattan’s Lower East Side last month. Father … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/15/22

Mass of Thanksgiving

Cardinal Anthony Poola celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving Oct. 8 at St. Ann’s Church in Nyack, which was attended by Indian Catholics from several states. Cardinal Poola was appointed Archbishop … more

10/19/22

Iona Prep players and coaches hold their plaques for winning the CHSAA AA baseball city championship with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. John’s University in Queens June 10.

Iona Prep Captures CHSAA City Baseball Title

Iona Prep rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and won its first CHSAA AA city baseball championship since 2016 with a 3-2 victory over Msgr. Farrell High School at St. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

Mass-goers wave Brazilian flags enthusiastically.

Brazilian Community Gives Thanks for Their Patroness at Cathedral Mass

Father Fabricio Andrade accepted offertory gifts during an Oct. 9 Mass in honor of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Mass, which will be offered … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

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

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Participantes vestidos de muchos colores marchan en la Quinta Avenida en Manhattan el 9 de octubre durante el desfile anual del Día de la Hispanidad NYC.

Misa de la Hispanidad Honra la Herencia Hispana

En honor al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, el celebrante principal de la Misa de la Hispanidad arquidiocesana anual citó “una fe y una cultura” como algo que sirve como … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

New York Catholic Schools Reach Out to Help Schools in Florida Diocese

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are stepping forward with prayer and service to assist schools in the Diocese of Venice, Fla., affected by Hurricane Ian. The category-4 storm with … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/19/22

GOLDEN JUBILARIANS—Members of the Ordination Class of 1972 join Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, left; Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici, right. Marking their jubilees are, from left: Msgr. Thomas Derivan, Father Robert DeJulio, Father Robert Grippo and Father John Vigilanti.

Five Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Golden Jubilees

Five priests of the archdiocese are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their ordination this year. All five were ordained on May 27, 1972 by Cardinal Terence Cooke. Cardinal Dolan offered a … more

6/15/22

Students of St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx wear ecclesiastical headgear they fashioned themselves at a Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Oct. 13 at St. Frances de Chantal Church.

Cardinal's Blessing

Students of St. Frances de Chantal School in the Bronx wore ecclesiastical headgear they fashioned themselves at a Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Oct. 13 at St. Frances de Chantal Church. more

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SILVER JUBILARIANS–Members of the Ordination Class of 1997 join Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, left; Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici, right. Marking their jubilees are, from left: Father Robert Dillon, Father Michael Martine and Father Ambiorix Rodriguez.

Six Archdiocesan Priests Celebrating Silver Jubilees

Six priests of the archdiocese are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their ordination in 2022. Five of the priests were ordained by Cardinal John O’Connor at St. Patrick’s … more

6/15/22

Mother Clare Matthiass, C.F.R., general servant of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, receives the final vows of Sister Josephine Marie of Mercy, C.F.R., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Manhattan.

Renewal Sister Makes Final Vows

Sister Josephine Marie Schuler, C.F.R., 33, daughter of Gail and Will Schuler, was born and raised in Hazel Green, Wis. She studied English literature and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, … more

6/15/22

Welcoming the Immigrant

Monday before last was Columbus Day, one of rejoicing here in the archdiocese, especially for our Italian community. The Mass in the cathedral, and the parade following, were glorious! The … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 10/19/22

Catholic Charities Gala

The 13th annual gala for Catholic Charities of New York June 8 at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan raised nearly $3 million for New Yorkers in need. Award-winning Broadway … more

6/15/22

San Miguel Academy Rowers Honored at Giants Game

The San Miguel Academy’s rowing program was honored Oct. 16 by the New York Giants as part of Hispanic Heritage Month at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Twenty San Miguel rowers … more

10/19/22

Cardinal Dolan leads the blessing of St. Monica’s Shrine outside St. Augustine Church in Ossining May 28.

Cardinal Dolan Blesses St. Monica Shrine at Ossining Parish

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass and blessed the St. Monica Shrine overlooking the Hudson River at St. Augustine Church in Ossining May 28. St. Monica, who lived in the fourth century, was the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/15/22

El arzobispo emérito José Octavio Ruiz Arenas de Villavicencio, Colombia, saluda a los fieles después de la misa que se celebró en español. Él fue el celebrante principal y homilista, y es secretario emérito del Dicasterio para la Evangelización. “Una muy especial bienvenida a la gente de la comunidad puertorriqueña que está celebrando la cultura de su amado Puerto Rico”, dijo el arzobispo.

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 … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

El alcalde Eric Adams de New York y Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, director ejecutivo de Caridades Católica arquidiocesano, comparten un momento de sonrisa durante el Desfile del Día de Puerto Rico el 12 de junio en la Quinta Avenida.

DÍA FESTIVO

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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 … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22