Catholic New York

The Pope’s ‘Penitential Pilgrimage’

It’s a long way from Rome to Maskwacis, Alberta, in western Canada, but Pope Francis— whose mobility is faltering at age 85—believed his mission was important enough to undertake the 10-hour … more

7/27/22

You Deserve a Break

Baseball fans know that the mid-summer All-Star break is starting this weekend, with a full schedule of game-related events leading to the All-Star Game itself on Tuesday. The American/National … more

7/13/22

After Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision overturning Roe v. Wade was a great victory for the pro-life movement and an answer to the prayers and hard work of those committed to the pro-life cause … more

6/29/22

Eucharistic Revival Begins Sunday

The three-year National Eucharistic Revival will launch in parishes of the archdiocese with Corpus Christi processions on Sunday, June 19, the day that’s observed as the Solemnity of the Most Holy … more

6/15/22

‘Senators, Do Your Job’

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time. After two horrendous back-to-back mass shootings in 10 days that took 21 innocent lives in an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school and 10 in a Buffalo supermarket, … more

6/1/22

Timely Life Message From New York Bishops

With the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision seemingly on the brink of being overturned, the New York State bishops’ statement reaffirming and expanding a longstanding pledge of Church support … more

5/18/22

In-Person Solidarity With Ukraine

Cardinal Dolan’s words of comfort and support were a bright spot for the Ukrainian refugees he met on his whirlwind visit this past week to war-ravaged Ukraine and the bordering nations of Poland … more

5/4/22

State Budget Includes Benefits for Catholics

If a man from Mars had landed in New York these last few weeks, he’d likely have concluded that there were only two items in the $220 billion state budget signed April 9 by Gov. Kathy … more

4/20/22

Signs of Hope for Holy Week

With the observance of Palm Sunday this weekend, Catholics around the world will enter Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Church’s liturgical calendar. It commemorates the final week of … more

4/6/22

How We Are Listening

How should Catholics demonstrate their faith as they engage with the wider community and the world? How do we want others to see us and our Church? How do we live as Christians in the 21st … more

3/23/22

With World’s Support and Prayers, Ukraine Courageously Faces Attack

The people of Ukraine and their young president, Volodymyr Zelensky, have shown the world what courage and heroism look like. We’re marveling at their gutsy stance, standing up to Ukraine’s … more

3/10/22

Bishops-Elect Are Blessings for New York

It’s an exciting and blessed time for the archdiocese as we await the episcopal ordinations of our two newest auxiliary bishops, Bishop-elect John Bonnici and Bishop-elect Joseph … more

2/23/22

Sharing the ‘Joy of Love’ in Marriage

The lead-up to Valentine’s Day is always a time to focus on the trappings of love and romance— the flowers, the chocolates, the candlelight dinners. It’s probably more than coincidental, … more

2/9/22

Senseless Shootings Beg a Response

New York City prides itself on being tough, but the senseless shooting last week that took the lives of two young cops has shaken us to our core. Police Officer Jason Rivera was just 22 years old … more

1/26/22

Praying for Christian Unity

The annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place Jan. 18 to 25. The theme for this year’s octave is the Epiphany: “We saw the star in the East, and we came to … more

1/12/22

Stop Promoting Searches of Macabre Site

A macabre website that encourages the dark thoughts of its suicidal viewers and provides detailed instructions on how to kill themselves is in the crosshairs of a bipartisan group of Washington … more

12/30/21

Good Move to Alleviate Homelessness

New York families struggling to afford housing got some good news last week in the form of a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The move, which targets New York City, increases the value … more

12/15/21

New Yorkers Should Support This Cause

There’s lots to say about Dorothy Day, whose cause for sainthood continues to advance, but one of the most pertinent for Catholics in New York is that she lived in our world. While she’s not … more

12/1/21

Personal Approach to Promoting Priestly Vocations

We’ll say it out loud right here. Cardinal Dolan’s new regional approach to promoting vocations to the priesthood is a terrific idea and we’ll be cheering it on moving forward. The plan, … more

11/18/21

Anniversary of Faith, Marked in Philippines and New York

Judging by the numbers that turned out, last week’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines at a national shrine in Middletown was a testament to the strong faith of … more

11/3/21