Catholic New York

‘From St. Patrick’s to Notre Dame’ Fund to Help Rebuild Paris Cathedral

Cardinal Dolan gathered a group of New York’s religious, business and community leaders at St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 18 to announce the establishment of the “From St. Patrick’s to Notre … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/18/19

REST IN PEACE—Sydney Monfries, pictured in a photo posted on her Facebook page in 2016, died after falling from a bell tower on the campus of Fordham University, the Bronx, on April 14.

Fordham University Senior Dies After Fall from Bell Tower on Bronx Campus

A 2015 graduate of Jesuit High School in Portland died after falling from a bell tower at Fordham University early the morning of April 14. more

4/17/19

Prayers for Notre Dame Cathedral and Paris at St. Patrick’s

Four hours after an April 15 devastating fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Cardinal Dolan stood outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral speaking with journalists at a 4:30 p.m. news conference. more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/16/19

BRIEFING ON BORDER IMMIGRATION—Cardinal Dolan addresses the press after a briefing on border immigration issues and their impact on New York City and state April 11 at archdiocesan Catholic Charities Community Services, Immigration Legal Center, in lower Manhattan. To the cardinal’s immediate left is Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities. To his immediate right are union president Stuart Appelbaum of RWDSU and Bitta Mostofi, commissioner of the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Catholic Charities, City and State Officials Speak Of Collaboration on Immigration, Border Issues

Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic Charities, will embark on a mission of solidarity and learning to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador from Monday to Friday, April 22 to 26, to assess the status of immigration issues there. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/16/19

John P. Cahill Named Chief of Staff, Special Counsel to Archbishop of New York

Cardinal Dolan has appointed John P. Cahill to the newly created position of chief of staff and special counsel to the Archbishop of New York. The appointment became effective April 8. Cahill has … more

4/11/19

Cardinal, at the Metropolitan Club, Discusses Church Abuse Crisis

Cardinal Dolan addressed the Church’s sex abuse crisis and what the archdiocese is doing to confront the problem when he spoke to members of the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan April 8. “I … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/11/19

Women pray before and venerate a first-class relic of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests, in the Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 7. The incorrupt heart of the Curé of Ars also visited St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie and Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Staten Island during the April 4-8 pilgrimage to the archdiocese, part of a national relic tour sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Thousands Venerate St. John Vianney Relic On ‘Heart of a Priest’ Tour in Archdiocese

The incorrupt heart of France’s St. John Marie Vianney captured the hearts of thousands of faithful who venerated the first-class relic of the patron of parish priests at its three stops in the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/10/19

Cardinal Dolan led the official opening and dedication for the 12-story St. Augustine Terrace, a 112-unit affordable housing building on the site of the former St. Augustine Church in the Bronx. As the cardinal blessed the building, others gathered April 8 included, from left, New York City first lady Chirlane McCray, City Council member Vanessa Gibson, three tenants of St. Augustine Terrace, and behind them, Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of archdiocesan Catholic Charities.

Affordable Housing Rises in Bronx at St. Augustine Terrace

Cardinal Dolan presided over a joyful official opening of St. Augustine Terrace, an archdiocesan development in the Bronx that provides 112 units of affordable housing for low-income families. It is … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/10/19

The choir of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, under the direction of Ines Wilhelm-Boston, raises their voices in song April 4 at the Mass for the Class of 2019 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Prayer for Class of 2019 Seeks ‘Grace and Mercy in the Years Ahead’

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for nearly 4,000 seniors from Catholic high schools across the archdiocese April 3-4. At the Eucharistic Liturgy for the Class of 2019 … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/10/19

Kristen O’Grady, director of creative arts therapy, and Stephanie, a resident, perform Phillip Phillips’ “Home” during Cardinal Dolan’s visit to the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center in Yonkers March 28.

Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center Seeking Expansion to Care for Residents Over 21

Pat Tursi is hoping a Lenten prayer is answered by Cardinal Dolan’s visit to the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center in Yonkers March 28. Ms. Tursi is the CEO of the nation’s largest post-acute … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/10/19

Actors Sam Lilja, Karl Kenzler and John Glover in a scene from “All Our Children” during a preview performance in the Black Box theater at the Sheen Center in lower Manhattan. The show, which opens Sunday, April 14, had its initial run in London’s West End.

‘All Our Children’ Play at Sheen Center Explores Rights of Vulnerable

"You worry me, Doctor Franz,” says a young SS officer at a Nazi-era clinic for special needs children in Stephen Unwin’s play “All Our Children.” “This is a sacred task, and we need … more

BY GARAN SANTICOLA | 4/10/19

The faithful clap joyfully from the pews.

Harlem Lenten Revival

A spirited revival took place on March 31, the first of a three-day mission at the Central Harlem Deanery Revival at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Manhattan more

4/10/19

Teen Fusion youth group members Anna Marcotte, Rachel Gifford, Kevin McCrudden and Edward Marici greet Cardinal Dolan.

In Red Hook

Cardinal Dolan made a pastoral visit to St. Christopher and St. Sylvia parish in Red Hook, where he was the principal celebrant of the vigil Mass April 6. Due to the large congregation, the Mass was … more

4/10/19

Parishioners like what they see as they gaze at the newly restored Rose Window.

Manhattan Unveiling

The newly restored Rose Window was unveiled at the end of Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church in Manhattan April 7. Father John Duffell, the pastor of Blessed Sacrament, said his church’s window is … more

4/10/19

Reconciliation Monday Set in Parishes April 15

Reconciliation Monday will take place at all parishes of the archdiocese April 15. From 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. that day, there will be a priest on duty to provide parishioners and visitors with the … more

4/10/19

Cardinal to Offer Chrism Mass at Cathedral April 16

Cardinal Dolan will celebrate the Mass of the Chrism at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tuesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. During the liturgy, Cardinal Dolan will bless the holy oils used in the celebration … more

4/10/19

Father Palecko to Address Serra Club April 24

Father Roman D. Palecko, C.O., assistant pastor of St. Paul and St. Ann in Congers, will address the next luncheon meeting of the Serra Club of the Bronx and Westchester, Wednesday, April 24, at … more

4/10/19

Young adults watch and listen as Cardinal Dolan celebrates the Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 3.

Cardinal’s Reflection on Memory, Dreams Encourages Young Adults

Cardinal Dolan had many pondering their memories and dreams after his citation of 19th-century history at the Young Adult Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 3. The cardinal shared a story … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/10/19

Michael Deegan, interim superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, exchanges the sign of peace with a student at a Mass for high school seniors April 4 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Michael Deegan Assumes Duties As Interim Schools Superintendent

Michael Deegan, who has served as deputy superintendent of schools for the archdiocese since 2013, will serve as interim superintendent until the search is completed and a new superintendent has been … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/10/19

Catholic Schools in Archdiocese Expand Relationship With Partnership Schools

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York will widen their relationship with Partnership Schools as St. Charles Borromeo School in Central Harlem is added into the Partnership network in … more

4/10/19