Catholic New York

Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Jenik Accepted

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop John J. Jenik, who is 75, the age at which canon law requires bishops turn in their resignation to the pope. more

10/11/19

A statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who is the patroness of immigrants and once lived in Brooklyn, is carried into Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen Church in Brooklyn Oct. 6. Calls for a statue of Mother Cabrini, as she is best known, began as part of the She Built NYC project, a public arts initiative that aims to increase the number of statues of women in New York City.

Italian Americans, Others Call for New York to Honor Saint With Statue

The outrage over the snubbing of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini by New York City first lady Chirlane McCray’s She Built NYC commission culminated in a march and Mass Oct. 6 to support a public statue of Mother Cabrini, as the patron saint of immigrants is best known. more

By ANDREW PUGLIESE | 10/11/19

Pope Names Msgr. Edmund Whalen and Msgr. Gerardo Colacicco Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of New York

Pope Francis today appointed two of the archdiocese’s most well-respected priests, Msgr. Edmund J. Whalen, the vicar for clergy, and Msgr. Gerardo L. Colacicco, the pastor of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception parish in Millbrook, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York. The appointments were announced by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. more

10/10/19

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Seven Priests Named Regional Deans in the Archdiocese

Seven priests have been appointed regional deans in the archdiocese, the Cardinal’s Office has announced. The appointments became effective Oct. 1.The new deans and their deaneries are Father … more

10/10/19

Victims Assistance Coordinator Named

Cardinal Dolan has appointed Eileen Mulcahy as victims assistance coordinator for the archdiocese. Ms. Mulcahy will remain in her role as director of the archdiocesan Office of Pastoral Planning, … more

10/10/19

Four Priests Placed on Administrative Leave

Four priests of the archdiocese—three pastors and the director of Priest Personnel—have each been placed on administrative leave following an allegation of abuse with minors dating back several … more

10/10/19

St. Pope John Paul II, the First Time

There I was last Saturday morning covering the annual Forum for Catechesis and Youth Ministry at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx as I have many … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

During his 19th-century ministry, Cardinal Newman certainly understood the pressures on Catholics who were outside the religious mainstream of their broader culture.

Canonization of Note for Campus Ministry

It’s a good bet many of our readers who attended public high schools or colleges were members of the Newman Clubs, the campus groups for Catholic students that flourished for a long time in the … more

10/9/19

Two Dates Worth Citing

Two dates last week are deserving of attention. Last Saturday, October 5, was the 140th anniversary of the dedication of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Fourteen decades as “America’s … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN | 10/9/19

Respect Life

Pro-life supporters at St. Matthew and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Hastings-on-Hudson pray the Rosary on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6, outside St. Matthew Church. They are, from left: Alvin … more

10/9/19

Cardinal Dolan blesses the casket of NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen at Sacred Heart Church in Monroe Oct. 4, where the cardinal celebrated the Funeral Mass of the 33-year-old officer who died from friendly fire in the line of duty in the Bronx. At the cardinal’s side is his priest secretary, Father Stephen Ries.

Officer Killed in Line of Duty Recalled for Service to New Yorkers

NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen was remembered as someone who traded a future in finance and business for the opportunity to serve and protect the people of New York City at his Funeral Mass celebrated … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/9/19

A spectator enthusiastically waves a scarf during the 82nd annual Pulaski Day Parade along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan Oct. 6.

Polish Prominence

The 82nd annual Pulaski Day Parade took place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan Oct. 6. This year’s celebration marked the 100th anniversary of Polish-American diplomatic relations. A Mass at St. … more

10/9/19

Left, Father Palazzo; Father Stephen Ries, secretary to Cardinal Dolan, kneeling; Deacon Gene Bormann, chaplain at Otisville Correctional Facility; Cardinal Dolan; and Father Tom Looney, a visiting priest, are at the altar during the consecration.

Pastor Set Sights on 50-Year-Old Otisville Parish From Boyhood

Otisville is a rural village with a little more than 1,000 people near Middletown in Orange County known for having neighboring state and federal prisons and a 153-year-old Catholic church nestled in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/9/19

Imagenes de Maria y otros artículos religiosos estaban en exhibición ante el altar.

Misa de La Catedral Celebra La Fe y La Cultura Hispanas

El obispo de la Diócesis de Tarazona, España, celebró la Misa de la Hispanidad el 6 de octubre en la Catedral de San Patricio. La liturgia del domingo por la tarde atrajo a casi 1.000 personas en … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/9/19

The first-class relics of the missionary saints, on tour from the Diocese of Honolulu, are presented in the sanctuary of the cathedral for Mass.

Visit of Relics of 19th Century Hawaiian Missionaries Motivates Today’s Devotees

Numerous faithful venerated first-class relics of two 19th century saints that visited the Archdiocese of New York from the Diocese of Honolulu in late September. Both saints—Father Damien de … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/9/19

Cardinal Dolan meets with altar servers and Father Osiris Salcedo, S.D.B., administrator of St. Luke parish in the Bronx, before the start of Mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of St. Luke School Oct. 2.

100 Years of Scholarship

Cardinal Dolan met with students before the start of a Mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of St. Luke School on Oct. 2. Tracey Coleman has served as principal of St. Luke School for 13 years, and … more

10/9/19

Review Finds Archdiocese Committed to Child Safety

No archdiocesan priest or deacon, with a substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, remains in ministry today in the Archdiocese of New York. Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/9/19

Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special counsel for the archdiocese, addresses archdiocesan employees from the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan Oct. 1 at St. John the Evangelist Church. Seated behind her is Cardinal Dolan, who also spoke at the assembly.

Employees, Other Groups Hear First-Hand About Child Safety Review

At a workday assembly, archdiocesan employees at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan heard a report on the archdiocese’s child safety practices and received an overview of how the archdiocese … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

John Cahill Named Chancellor of the Archdiocese, First Layperson to Hold Post

John P. Cahill has been named chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York, becoming the first layperson to hold the position. Cardinal Dolan announced the appointment Oct. 1 during an assembly of … more

10/9/19

Attendees of the New York Catholic Bible Summit listen to the Spanish language keynote address, “Jesus el Sanador” (“Jesus the Healer”), Sept. 28 at Cathedral High School in Manhattan.

Bible Summit Marks Decade With Mission of Healing for Church

Jesus the Healer” (“Jesus el Sanador”) was the timely theme of opening keynote addresses both in English and Spanish at the Sept. 28 New York Catholic Bible Summit. The 10th annual daylong … more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 10/9/19