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CHURCH AND COUNTRY—An honor guard salutes during the 10:15 a.m. Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrated Nov. 6 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral five days before Veterans Day.

Catholic Veterans Remembered at Cathedral Mass

Cardinal Dolan acknowledged gratitude “for the company of our beloved veterans” assembled during the Nov. 6 Mass he celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They were a reminder … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/16/22

HONRANDO MARIA—La estatua réplica de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes fue presentada el 1 de mayo bajo ese título de María durante la misa en la parroquia de Santa Cruz en el Bronx. Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes es patrona de España, la República Dominicana y otros países latinoamericano. La parroquia tiene una gran población dominicana.

Devoción de Feligreses a Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Trae Estatua a la Parroquia de la Santa Cruz en el Bronx

Maribel Taveras, feligresa de la Santa Cruz en el Bronx, se siente honrada de haber participado en los arreglos para una réplica de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes hecha para su … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/18/22

CNY Earns Its Most-Ever Honors in Catholic Press Awards, Including Third Place for General Excellence

Catholic New York went out a big winner in the annual Catholic Press Awards program by taking third place in General Excellence Newspaper Division, part of a slew of 17 awards, the most in … more

7/13/22

Atento miembros de los fieles durante la misa.

El Arzobispo de San Juan Celebra la Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia

Arzobispo Roberto González Nieves, O.F.M., de San Juan, Puerto Rico, dijo a los fieles dentro de la Catedral de San Patricio que estaba lleno de alegría de visitar Nueva York … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

Cardinal Dolan converses with Father Karol Jarząbek, O.S.P.P.E., the pastor, outside the church after the parish’s 150th jubilee Mass May 8.

St. Stanislaus Shines as ‘Beacon of Polish Religion, Tradition’ in East Village

As St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr parish in Manhattan’s East Village celebrates its 150th jubilee, it remains close in charity and prayer to the people of Ukraine who have endured relentless … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/18/22

What’s in a Name? Quite a Lot, Actually

The following memo was written to then-Father Edwin F. O’Brien, the director of communications for the archdiocese, by Gerald M. Costello, the founding editor in chief of Catholic New York, on … more

11/16/22

New York Bishops Recommit to Pro-life Outreach, Ask All Catholics to Join Them

The Catholic bishops of New York state said May 12 that regardless of what the U.S. Supreme Court decides about Roe v. Wade in its final ruling on the Dobbs case from Mississippi, "abortion in New … more

5/18/22

Paul Asaro wears the gold and silver medals he won last month in Florida at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in this photo with Msgr. Luke Sweeney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Scarsdale, outside the church.

Special Olympian From Scarsdale Parish Meets Challenges in Sports, Life

Paul Asaro is an inspiration for parishioners and his pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scarsdale for overcoming challenges to achieve success. Asaro, 43, won a gold and silver medal … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/13/22

NEW FERRY—Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, delivers remarks during the Nov. 4 commissioning ceremony for the Dorothy Day Ferryboat at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. Ms. Day, born 125 years ago on Nov. 8, resided on Staten Island and attended Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in the Tottenville section.

Commissioning of Ferry Boat Recalls Dorothy Day’s Legacy of Peace, Justice

Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, said her grandmother “loved the Staten Island Ferry, so what an honor to have one named after her.” “In these days of global … more

11/16/22

Hacia un Futuro Provida en el Empire State

La historia de salvación de la humanidad cambió para siempre cuando una pobre y devota muchacha judía de Galilea dijo sí a la vida y puso en marcha el nacimiento, el … more

5/18/22

La procesión de entrada incluyó una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia y cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana.

Infantes de la Marina de la República Dominicana Presentan Imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

Cadetes y oficiales de la Marina de la República Dominicana presentaron una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia el 3 de julio al padre Enrique Salvo, rector de la Catedral de San … more

7/13/22

“The Apostles said to the Lord, ‘Make our faith greater.’” Luke 17:5 (GNT)

It’s hard to be the one to take action. In most situations we want others to do the hard work, to forge new ground. It’s easier to follow and to be comfortable knowing that someone has … more

By AUXILIARY BISHOP JOSEPH ESPAILLAT | 11/16/22

Cardinal to Celebrate Young Adult Mass June 1

Cardinal Dolan will offer the Young Adult Mass Wednesday, June 1, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The monthly liturgy, sponsored by the archdiocesan Young Adult Outreach Office, begins at 7:30 … more

5/18/22

Iona University students in New Rochelle celebrate following the July 12 announcement that the institution’s name was changed from college to university. From left are Alesandra Payne ’24, Tonian Fullerton ’24, Maria Foley ’23, Brenden Martinez ’24 and Devon Gabriel ’23.

Iona College in New Rochelle Becomes a University

Iona College is now known as Iona University. Founded in 1940 and with more than 50,000 alumni around the world, Iona University celebrated the news July 12 with an unveiling on its New Rochelle … more

7/13/22

Brother Davis, left, joins emcee Keith West Guerrant, Bishop Espaillat, award recipients Nellie and Herbert Thomas Jr., and emcee Mary Lou DeJesus.

Pierre Toussaint Dinner Honors Bishop Espaillat, Married Couple

More than 350 people gathered at the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner to honor three recipients of the Pierre Toussaint Medallion for their “extraordinary leadership” in … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/16/22

A new Our Lady of Mercy statue was featured during the May 1 Mass honoring Mary under that title at Holy Cross parish in the Bronx. Parishioners tend to the statue’s veil. Our Lady of Mercy is patroness of Spain, the Dominican Republic and other Latin American countries. Holy Cross parish has a large Dominican population.

Parishioners’ Devotion to Our Lady of Mercy Brings New Statue to Holy Cross in the Bronx

Maribel Taveras, a parishioner of Holy Cross in the Bronx, is honored to have taken part in arranging for a replica of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (Our Lady of Mercy) made for her parish. … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/18/22

The congregation listens as Cardinal Dolan delivers his homily at the June 25 Mass celebrating the 75th anniversary of Our Lady of Victory Church in Manhattan’s Financial District.

Our Lady of Victory in Manhattan Serves Residential and Business Communities

One day almost 30 years ago, Alfred Blaikie found relief from the whirlwind of the Financial District in Manhattan by stepping into Our Lady of Victory Church. He now regularly attends weekday Mass … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/13/22

Ladies of Charity

Congregants participated in the Ladies of Charity Mass and Affiliation Nov. 5 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen was the principal celebrant and homilist. Elizabeth … more

11/16/22

Cardinal Dolan sits down for brunch and a chat with students Giovanni Gonzalez, left, and Carlos Apreza after Mass.

Feast Celebration at LaSalle Academy

Cardinal Dolan visited LaSalle Aacaemy May 13. The cardinal’s visit coincided with a celebration of the Feast of St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle, the school patron, more

5/18/22

Priest Appointments

17 Priests Named Pastors of Parishes Seventeen priests have been appointed pastors of parishes in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The assignments were effective July … more

7/13/22