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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

Kneeling in prayer in the sanctuary are, from left, Sister Lucia Christi, S.V.; Sister Caroline Caritas, S.V.; Sister Marie Frassati, S.V.; and Sister Gemma Grace Marie, S.V. In the foreground at far left is Sister Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., superior general of the Sisters of Life.

Six Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows at Cathedral and in Toronto

Four Sisters of Life made final vows Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Cardinal Dolan served as principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass of Perpetual Profession at St. … more

8/10/22

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. John’s University in Queens June 10. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/13/22

Sister June Clare Tracy, Educational Leader in Archdiocese

Sister June Clare Tracy, O.P., who served the archdiocese as regional superintendent of Manhattan Elementary Schools for 20 years and also held other leadership positions during her long and fruitful … more

8/10/22

New School Leaders

New Elementary Principals 2022-2023 Francesca Ciaramitaro Incarnation, Manhattan, Principal Allyson Genova Hall St. Stephen of Hungary, Manhattan, Principal Margaret Lee Good Shepherd, … more

8/10/22

NEW NAME—Members of the cabinet of Dominican University New York stand alongside a temporary sign after the May announcement that the former Dominican College is now a university. A permanent sign is now in place. From left, Brian Fernandes, vice president for enrollment management; John Burke, vice president for student development and dean of students; Tony Cipolla, vice president for fiscal affairs and CFO; Joseph Valenti, vice president for institutional advancement; Sister Kathleen Sullivan, O.P., chancellor for external affairs; Thomas Nowak, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean; and Sister Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., president.

Dominican University New York Among Former Colleges Trending Name Upgrade

Dominican University New York, celebrating its 70th year, was known as Dominican College until three months ago. One month ago, Iona College, now in its 82nd year, became Iona University. … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/10/22

HONRANDO SAN MARTÍN—Los fieles caminan para recibir la Sagrada Comunión durante la misa anual en honor de San Martín de Porres en la Catedral de San Patricio, celebrado en español el 24 de julio. El Arzobispo José Octavio Ruiz Arenas sirvió como celebrante principal y homilista. El es secretario emérito del Dicasterio para la Evangelizacion, y también arzobispo emérito de Villavicencio, Colombia.

'Evangelización del Corazón' de San Martín de Porres Citada en Misa de la Catedral

En una misa en honor a San Martín de Porres, el arzobispo José Octavio Ruiz Arenas dijo a los fieles en las bancas de la catedral que San Martín “difundió la … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/10/22

Runners move quickly in the 1,500-meter run for girls in grades three through five.

Runners, Families Enjoying Cross Country Meets at Seminary

Mary O’Keefe just finished watching her grandson Declan win his cross-country race and was enjoying a fall morning on the picturesque campus of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. CYO … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/14/22

2022-2023 Elementary Schools Calendar

8/10/22

Marositz Named Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

Stephen Marositz was named associate superintendent of teaching and learning, the archdiocese’s Superintendent of Schools office announced. Marositz joined the superintendent’s … more

8/10/22

A Eucharistic procession in New York City on the afternoon of Oct. 11 walks past the iconic marquee of Radio City Music Hall en route to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Cardinal Dolan led Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.

Eucharistic Procession Takes Christ Through Manhattan's Streets

A Eucharistic procession through Midtown Manhattan Oct. 11, the Mass that preceded it and the adoration that followed fittingly marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican … more

10/19/22

FAMILY OCCASION—St. Mary’s parish in Wappingers Falls held a large gathering of homeschool families July 16, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Right, families come together for lunch in the gymnasium. The day also featured Mass offered by Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, the pastor of St. Mary’s, as well as games and activities for the children.

Wappingers Falls Parish Hosts Homeschool Family Day

St. Mary’s parish in Wappingers Falls hosted a picnic day for homeschool families on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16. Nearly 200 people attended the … more

8/10/22

Fordham First

Fordham University, the Bronx, celebrated the historic Oct. 14 inauguration of Tania Tetlow as the 33rd president—and first woman and layperson—to lead the 181-year-old institution. … more

10/19/22

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

Fordham Prep Grad Cameron Young Runner-up Again, in PGA Tourney

Cameron Young, a graduate of Fordham Prep in the Bronx, tied for second in the PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club July 28-31. Young, 25, shot 4-under par over the … more

8/10/22

Dames and knights sing as they view the procession opening the Investiture Mass for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre at St. Patrick's Cathedral Oct. 15.

New Holy Sepulchre Knights, Dames to ‘Lift Up Christ for All to See’

In a solemn centuries-old ceremony Oct. 15 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cardinal Dolan invested 80 new members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, 55 … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 10/19/22

CENTURY-OLD CINEMA—Rudolph Valentino is seen in a screen grab from the 1925 silent movie "The Sheik's Physique." The 1922 films "Beyond the Rocks" and "Blood and Sand" starring Valentino can be viewed for free online.

Free for All: Movies From 1922 Available Online at No Cost

By 1922, the film industry, which had begun to migrate from the East Coast to Hollywood about a decade earlier, was well-established and thriving. A century later, many of the movies released that … more

By JOHN MULDERIG | 8/10/22

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. La misa anual fue seguida por una procesión de calle con una réplica de la imagen de Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, yendo desde la catedral hasta la parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus en la calle 51 este. Nuestro Señor de los Milagros es conmemorado cada octubre en Lima, Perú.

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 … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/19/22

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, leads the 10 men who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate Saturday, June 18, in the Call to the Order of Deacon in the seminary chapel. The May 10 ceremony included an oath of fidelity and profession of faith.

Ten Permanent Deacons to Be Ordained June 18 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Deacon Daniel Condon, 63, a retired NYPD sergeant, is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Stony Point, where he has served as lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and catechist. He … more

6/15/22

Cardinal Dolan cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital, formerly known as the Specialty Hospital for Children, Oct. 4 in Manhattan. With the cardinal, from left, are Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare; Mitchell Marsh, senior vice president, Residential Services of ArchCare facilities; Francis J. Serbaroli, chairman, ArchCare board of trustees; Rosalie Bernard, executive director, ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center; Annmarie Covone, executive vice president/CFO of ArchCare; Dr. Vicki-Jo Deutsch, medical director, ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital.

ArchCare Facility for Medically Fragile Children Receives Major Renovations, New Name

Cardinal Dolan recently cut the ribbon at the grand opening of ArchCare at Mother Cabrini Hospital—formerly known as the Specialty Hospital for Children—as the Manhattan facility has … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/19/22