Catholic New York

Esperanza y Retribución en el Antiguo Testamento

En el antiguo judaísmo se pensaba que la bendición de Dios se concreta en esta vida, pues no se creía en la resurrección o en una pervivencia del alma más allá de la muerte física del hombre. … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 8/11/21

Making an Example of Mary

I’m going to make an example out of you!” Usually, hearing those words, we figure someone is in big trouble. The one uttering those words, most of the time through clenched teeth, wants to … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/11/21

Farewell to Our Founding Editor

Last week was a sad one at Catholic New York as we said goodbye to founding Editor in Chief Gerald M. Costello, who is remembered fondly for establishing Catholic New York 40 years ago and leading … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/29/21

It Started With an Oil Change...

It was a beautiful summer day, but it began with a few glitches and it only got worse. For one thing, it was hot. I don’t like hot weather, and when it’s really hot all I want to do is … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 7/28/21

‘The Chosen’: TV Series as Prayer

As a child of the ‘60s and ‘70s, I grew up with my share of interesting entertainment options when it came to exploring the life of Jesus. I performed songs from “Godspell” … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 7/28/21

La Fe de la Mujer Cananea

En varios pasajes de los evangelios Jesús destaca la fe de personas no pertenecientes al pueblo de Israel y que son discriminados por ser paganos. El pasaje de Mt 15, 21-28 nos presenta uno de … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 7/28/21

Concern and Prayer the World Over

I hope I’m not all by myself in my deep concern about a number of troubling issues around the world. Of course, I acknowledge that Jesus consoled us “not to be afraid,” and … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 7/28/21

Is It OK to Not Be OK?

The quote on the cover of the 2021 July 19-26 issue of Time magazine is misleading. Beneath a crestfallen image of Japanese-born Naomi Osaka, the world’s reigning female tennis champion, is the … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 7/26/21

Go for It, Pope Said

This column originally appeared in Catholic New York Sept. 24, 1987. A roomful of Hollywood people who know something about holding center stage sat captivated for a half-hour one … more

By GERALD M. COSTELLO | 7/23/21

More About The Ryans

This column originally appeared in Catholic New York June 9, 1988. After 30 years or so of turning out newspaper columns, I’m long since used to the idea that readers … more

By GERALD M. COSTELLO | 7/23/21

‘Go Fight City Hall’

This column originally appeared in Catholic New York Sept. 27, 1990.Over the years in this business, I’ve been lucky enough to log some fascinating travels, with some memorable stops along the … more

By GERALD M. COSTELLO | 7/22/21

Bicentennial History Lesson Applies Today

When the Archdiocese of New York celebrated its bicentennial in 2008, Cardinal Dolan was a year late for the occasion, as he was not appointed Archbishop of New York until the following year when he … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/14/21

Final Thoughts

Writing a monthly article for Catholic New York was not my idea. Shortly after my appointment as vocations director, a priest friend suggested I consider writing an article to highlight vocations and … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 7/14/21

The DeLauro Democrats and the Bishops

At 1 p.m. EDT on June 18, it was announced that three-quarters of the U.S. bishops had voted to develop a statement on the eucharistic integrity of the Church and the eucharistic coherence of … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 7/14/21

Praising God for Our Grandparents

Did you see that Pope Francis has designated Saints Joachim and Ann, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as “patrons of grandparents?” Bravo, Holy Father! No surprise, as you have so often … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 7/14/21

Presumir de Nuestras Debilidades

Alguien puede presumir de sus debilidades? La pregunta tiene sentido, pues, normalmente, de lo que la gente presume es de sus fortalezas y de sus logros. Consideran que las debilidades personales no … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 7/14/21

¡Todos Los Domingos Es el Día de la Dependencia!

Este año, el Día de la Independencia, el 4 de julio, fue un domingo. ¡Bien! ¡Podemos alabar a Dios por nuestra libertad y nuestro amado país mucho mejor en la Misa Dominical! Podemos … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 7/14/21

Walk Brings ‘Hope’ to Bronx Streets

Marty Rogers walks the walk in his South Bronx neighborhood. He is usually doing something to lift up his Melrose community or Immaculate Conception parish there, often both at the same time. A … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/30/21

Confessions of a Rosary Convert

Rosary-challenged. That’s how I’ve described myself for most of my life. Don’t get me wrong. I have more sets of rosary beads than I can count, tucked away in my nightstand … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 6/30/21

Living in Largo: In Praise of a Slower Pace

There is an art and a science to slow living. This summer I’m trying to learn both.In music you can measure it. The tempo called largo—Italian for slow and broad—clocks in at 40 to … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 6/30/21