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Maryknoll Sister Named ‘Ambassador of Peace’

Sister Jean Fallon, M.M., has been designated as an Ambassador of Peace by Pax Christi USA. In celebration of Pax Christi USA’s 50th anniversary, the Pax Christi USA National Council commissioned … more

8/11/22

Cardinal Dolan celebrates a special Mass Aug. 14 at St. James Cathedral Basilica in Brooklyn, marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of St. James parish.

Marking a Brooklyn Church Bicentennial, Cardinal Dolan Praises Faith Nurtured There

Cardinal Dolan on Sunday celebrated a Mass marking the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the first parish of the neighboring Diocese of Brooklyn and also commemorating the bicentennial of the official Catholic presence on Long Island. more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/15/22

Good News for All

What a horrendous shock to read in this week's edition of CNY that this excellent and most important publication is being "killed." I echo all the comments written by other frustrated, annoyed and … more

6/15/22

From the Beginning

I think we are all disappointed to hear about Catholic New York. The first issue had stories about my ordination class almost 41 years ago. The paper has been a part of my entire priesthood. It is … more

6/15/22

‘Shared Spiritual Community’

I have enjoyed reading Catholic New York. The focus on our shared spiritual community in a printed communication brings solace and inspiration. I do hope the closure is reconsidered. I hope a group … more

6/15/22

In St. Scalabrini’s Footsteps

The Catholic New York office at the New York Catholic Center is a short walk from the Center for Migration Studies of New York on East 60th Street near the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. I have not made … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/19/22

A Gift for Two

I have never before, in my 83 years, written to a newspaper. I am so disappointed that you will not be publishing Catholic New York after this year. So sad—I have looked forward to and enjoyed … more

6/15/22

FE Y UNIDAD—Algunos de los cientos de parejas que asistieron al retiro del Movimiento Matrimonial Católico arquidiocesano se reúnen durante el evento del 21 de mayo en Cardinal Hayes High School en el Bronx. El “Octavo Congreso de Parejas Unidas en el Amor” fue presentado en español. El obispo auxiliar Joseph A. Espaillat celebró la misa del retiro.

Retiro Atrae a Cientos de Parejas ‘Unidas en el Amor’

David y Carmen Díaz, feligreses del Santísimo Sacramento en New Rochelle, asistieron al retiro de este año del Movimiento Matrimonial Católico arquidiocesano el 21 de mayo en la Escuela … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/15/22

Cardinal Dolan, speaking at the Mass he offered Oct. 15 at the annual forum for catechesis and youth ministry, said the mysteries of the Rosary could be one practical measure for catechists to use with their students to transmit the essentials of the Catholic faith.

Cardinal Dolan Thanks ‘Army’ of Catechists, Youth Ministers for Their Support

Preaching to an “army” of catechists and youth ministers, some 560 strong, assembled last weekend at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan said he loves them and is … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/19/22

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

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

Shrub Oak Parish Tag Sale June 18-19

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will be having a tag sale on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, at the parish located at 1377 E. Main St., Shrub Oak. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 18 and … more

6/16/22

Stepinac Honors Carty for 20 Years as Principal

About 250 guests recently turned out at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle to honor Paul Carty on his 20th anniversary as principal of Archbishop Stepinac High School. The event sponsored by the … more

6/16/22

Hispanic Heritage Activities Abounded in Archdiocese and Parishes

Krismely Garcia was among many lay persons who recently engaged in activities related to National Hispanic Heritage Month. She is a youth program coordinator at St. Elizabeth parish in the Washington … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/20/22

The scene inside the Park Avenue Armory as a video showing past dinners plays.

Peggy Noonan’s Tribute to Her Great-Aunt Was Immigrant Story Told Well at Al Smith Dinner

Peggy Noonan said her great-aunt Mary Jane Byrne would have loved being among the 650 well-heeled, charitable people filling the Park Avenue Armory for the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/26/22

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

The cardinal shares a greeting with a young man following the Mass.

Young Adult Mass

Cardinal Dolan offered Mass June 1 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the archdiocese’s young adult community. more

6/17/22

My Parish, My Home

Gathering newspapers one evening for recycling, I came upon an article I had saved to read when I had … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 8/24/22