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Members of the Puerto Rico National Guard rescue a woman stranded in her house Sept. 19 in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

Concern in New York Parishes for Fiona’s Victims

Father Osvaldo Hernandez, parochial vicar of St. Peter and St. Mary parish in Haverstraw said he and family members returned to New York from their native Dominican Republic Sept. 18 after visiting … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/23/22

13 Pastors Receive Reappointments

Thirteen priests serving as pastors have received reappointments for their second six-year terms at their current parishes, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The reappointments became … more

7/27/22

RELICS OF ST. BERNADETTE—A man prays before a reliquary containing relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes May 23 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Relics of St. Bernadette are currently touring the United States for the first time. The pilgrimage will continue with cross-country stops through Aug. 4, with the last visit scheduled at St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles. The Manhattan stop included a five-day visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Harlem.

St. Bernadette Relics at Cathedral Remind ‘Mary Is Always With Us’

“I would never have the opportunity to be in Lourdes, so she came to me. It was such a blessing that we got today.” So shared Sister Leda Domino, O. Carm., a social worker who works … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/1/22

National Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza is interviewed by Leslie Maxie as part of the “Faith: The Competitive Edge” series July 26 at The Sheen Center’s Loreto Theater in Manhattan.

Piazza Speaks About Faith’s Importance for Life at Sheen Center

Mike Piazza discussed the impact of faith in his life as a child in Pennsylvania, through a Hall of Fame baseball career and now as a husband and father as the former Mets catcher was interviewed as part of the “Faith: The Competitive Edge” series July 26 at The Sheen Center’s Loreto Theater. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/27/22

The recently elected general administration of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate are clockwise, from top left: Sister Carole Marie Troskowski, P.V.M.I., Sister Ann Marie Archer, P.V.M.I., Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I., Sister Mary Josita Worlock, P.V.M.I. and Sister Dolores Marie Poll, P.V.M.I.

Parish Visitors Elect General Administration

Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, P.V.M.I, has been elected to a second five-year term as general superior of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Council members are Sister Mary Josita … more

7/27/22

Elias Ivrin, 89, joined by his daughter, Lisa Ivrin, is released from Mary Manning Walsh Home in Manhattan after recovering from the coronavirus May 22. That day, the Knights of Columbus recognized the home’s staff for its patient care.

Honoring Health Care Workers

6/3/20

A woman religious, left, venerates relics of St. Bernadette at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Harlem.

Visit of St. Bernadette Relics Spurs Parish Unity at Our Lady of Lourdes

The Relics of St. Bernadette visited Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Upper Manhattan May 20 to 24. The visit was part of the relics’ first time tour of the United States, from April to … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/1/22

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, presents Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., with the Book of the Gospels during the July 17 Mass at which he was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Ann Church in Nyack.

Deacon Neier Ordained for Oratory

Deacon Steven Neier, C.O., was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon for the New York Oratory of St. Philip Neri by Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, at … more

7/27/22

Twins Jannett Martiena and Jennipher Martiena, and fellow graduate Emily Mays light up 125th annual commencement exercises at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle May 20.

Congratulation Catholic School Graduates of 2022

CLASS ACTS—Commencement exercises are now being held at Catholic schools—elementary, high school and colleges—across the archdiocese. more

6/1/22

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., professes first, or simple, vows before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., July 10.

Brother Maxson Professes Vows With Benedictines

Brother Bede Maxson, O.S.B., a native of New Windsor, was one of three Benedictine monks to profess first vows July 10 at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa. A 2016 graduate of Cornwall High … more

7/27/22

People gather in the new parish prayer garden for the blessing and dedication.

Cardinal Blesses Bronx Prayer Garden

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass indoors, and then blessed and dedicated a new prayer garden at St. John-Visitation parish in the Bronx May 21. The garden has already become a place of … more

6/1/22

Decree of Merger Announced For Two Dutchess County Parishes

After intensive consultation, Cardinal Dolan issued the following decree of merger, effective July 5, 2022: Merger of the parishes of St. Christopher-St. Sylvia, Red Hook, and Good Shepherd-St. … more

7/27/22

Students from St. Frances de Chantal School await the arrival of Cardinal Dolan, who was unable to attend because of illness. Bishop Whalen, subbing for the cardinal, met the kids.

Principals Meet

The spring principals’ meeting took place on May 25 at Marina del Rey in the Bronx. Cardinal Dolan, was unable to attend because of illness. Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen subbed for the … more

6/1/22

Principal Appointed at Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Geraldine Lavery was named principal of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, the school’s board of trustees announced. Mrs. Lavery has served for 25 years as an educator in the … more

7/27/22

Class of 2022 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Catholic New York annually salutes the hard work and dedication of the members of the senior class graduating from the 43 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. The valedictorians and … more

6/1/22

The faithful pray the Our Father. St. Martin de Porres was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order.

St. Martin de Porres’ ‘Evangelization of the Heart’ Cited at Cathedral Mass

At a Mass honoring St. Martin de Porres, Archbishop José Octavio Ruiz Arenas told the faithful in the pews that St.Martin “spread the evangelization of the heart; he did so with trustful … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

The pews were packed with graduating seniors from across the archdiocese during the Eucharistic Liturgy for the Class of 2022 Cardinal Dolan celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 18.

Cathedral Mass Honors Gift of Catholic Education for High School Seniors

Cardinal Dolan, addressing graduating high school seniors from across the archdiocese, assured them “our Catholic schools—and you’ve just seen some of our best—we’re not … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/1/22

Sister Eliane Ilnitski, S.S.M., provincial superior of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, left, accepted the Veritas Medal on behalf of her religious congregation at Dominican College’s commencement May 15. She is with Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., the college president.

Ukrainian President Awarded Honorary Degree in Absentia at Dominican College Commencement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was awarded an honorary degree in absentia during the 68 th Dominican College commencement ceremony May 15. Dominican College in Orangeburg was among about … more

6/1/22

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