Catholic New York

Yearlong ‘Window’ in New York Statute of Limitations on Abuse Suits Opens

New York state's yearlong “window” in the statute of limitations opened Aug. 14, allowing suits to be filed by victims alleging abuse by priests, church workers and employees of public schools, hospitals and other institutions no matter how long ago the alleged abuse occurred. more

8/16/19

Nine Priests of the Archdiocese Retire

Nine priests of the archdiocese have retired, effective July 1, the Cardinal’s Office announced.The nine priests are Father Dedigamuwage Dias, pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians parish, … more

8/15/19

Members of the congregation pray prior to the start of the Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 7.

Midweek Young Adult Masses Build Community in Bustling City

Sitting in a pew at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 7, William Manning was absorbing all that happens at a Young Adult Mass each month. “I love to belong to a community of believers than to just … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19

Father Joseph Ruen, parochial vicar, leads a prayer; he is between Father Peter Lo, pastor of Transfiguration, left, and Father P.J. Wang, a visiting priest from China. Behind them a few steps up is Father Alexis Bastidas, pastor of St. Teresa’s.

Blessed Mother March in Manhattan

The faithful of Transfiguration and St. James-St. Joseph parish in lower Manhattan participated in the 25th annual Assumption Procession Aug. 11 in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. … more

8/14/19

Parishioners sit in the St. Francis Prayer Garden, one of two new outdoor shrines blessed and dedicated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Shrub Oak Aug. 11. The garden is a project of the parish’s Portiuncula Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.

New Shrines in Shrub Oak

St. Francis Prayer Garden, one of two new outdoor shrines, was blessed and dedicated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Shrub Oak Aug. 11. The garden is a project of the parish’s Portiuncula … more

8/14/19

Linda Ballew, a kindergarten teacher at Blessed Sacrament School on Staten Island, unpacks boxes of school supplies as she sets up her classroom for the new school year.

Teachers Offer Tips to Equip Students Heading Back to School

Catholic school teachers told CNY it’s important for students to be prepared for the new school year because the first few weeks will set the tone for the entire year. Students should be … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19

Interim Superintendent of Schools Michael Deegan visits students at St. Anthony School in Nanuet in April.

‘Work, Play, Prayer’ Requisites for a Successful School Year, Says Interim Superintendent

Interim Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan and his colleagues are eager and excited to welcome teachers, parents and students for the 2019-2020 school year, and Deegan recently summed up … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/14/19

Rochester Bishop Salvatore Matano, Sister Mary Margaret Hope, S.V., Sister Josephine Rose, S.V., Cardinal Dolan, Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V., superior general, and Sister Faith Marie, S.V., enjoy a moment on the basilica’s grounds after the liturgy.

Three Sisters of Life Profess Final Vows

Three Sisters of Life made final vows on 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 the … more

8/14/19

Message from Cardinal Dolan: Examples of Consolation

August 6, 2019 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Dear friends in the Lord, The last thing we need right now is yet another “know-it-all” commenting upon the tragedies in El Paso … more

8/14/19

Coleman Catholic High School in Ulster County Closing Aug. 30

John A. Coleman Catholic High School will close Aug. 30, school officials announced Aug. 1. Coleman Catholic, which served students in grades nine through 12, graduated 35 of its 105 students in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19

Former Cardinal Hayes, Rice Coach Recalled as ‘Caring Person’

Floyd “Skip” Branch is being remembered as a caring basketball coach in the CHSAA and Harlem communities. Branch, a retired bus driver for the New York City Transit Authority, died in a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19

Respect Life Office Shares How To Pray Outside Abortion Sites

The archdiocesan Respect Life Office is conducting conferences in Manhattan, the Bronx and on Staten Island to educate pro-life advocates on how and why to pray publicly outside abortion … more

8/14/19

Volunteers show their enthusiasm in front of the Goya Foods truck at Mosaic Beacon School in the Bronx Aug. 7 that was unloaded for distribution to Catholic Charities food pantries in the borough.

Goya Food Donation to Feed Bronx Families

Catholic Charities received 10,000 pounds of donated food from Goya Foods at Mosaic Beacon School in the Bronx Aug. 7. The donation will provide 16,667 meals to Catholic Charities food pantries in … more

8/14/19

Fusion Program Helps Students Increase Academic Proficiency

The academic skills of students in the archdiocese have been increasing thanks largely to a program called Fusion NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association), using a method known as MAP (Measures of … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 8/14/19

New Windsor School Changing Name for New School Year

Sacred Heart School in New Windsor will have a new name as it begins the 2019-2020 school year when it becomes the archdiocese’s first school named Divine Mercy School on Sept. 1. The new name … more

8/14/19

New High School Administrators

MANHATTANCristo Rey High SchoolDr. Frances Clemente, PrincipalLa Salle AcademyBrother Thomas Casey, F.S.C., PresidentKerry Conroy, PrincipalLoyola SchoolJim Lyness, PrincipalSt. Jean BaptisteDr. … more

8/14/19

2019-2020 Elementary Schools Calendar

August26 TACHS Registration OpensSeptember3 Teachers’ First Day of School5 First Day of School for All Schools in the Archdiocese of New York16-10/4 MAP Fall Assessment Window Opens30 MAP … more

8/14/19

Father Augustine Adjei Boachie of the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., center at altar (at microphone), was principal celebrant at the afternoon Mass. Father John Kwaku Brobbey, parochial vicar of St. Peter and Our Lady of the Rosary parish, lower Manhattan (holding microphone) was the homilist. Father Frederick Agyeman, parochial vicar of St. Luke’s parish, the Bronx, is at far right.

Devoted

The faithful took part in the convention of the Ghanaian Catholic Apostolates Laity Council of New York, New Jersey and New England Aug. 10 at Cardinal Spellman High School, the Bronx. More than 700 … more

8/14/19

Father Chris Piasta, Catholic chaplain at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports in Queens, distributes Communion to security guard Teresa Rampersad during Mass at JFK’s Our Lady of the Skies Chapel Aug. 5.

‘Ministry on the Go’ Is Way of Life for JFK Airport Chaplain

As the Catholic chaplain at John F. Kennedy International Airport ambled through Terminal 4 on a hot summer afternoon, security personnel, airport employees and flight crews shouted a cheery hello or … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 8/14/19

Actress, singer and author Vanessa Williams hosts the fall season preview of the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture July 30 at the Sheen’s Black Box Theater.

Sheen Center Fall Lineup Focuses on Human Spirit

Acknowledging the uncertainty of the current polarized times, the upcoming season at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan spotlights stories in film, theater, talks and … more

8/14/19