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Pope Francis pauses during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 16.

Darkness, Desolation Invite People to Draw Closer to God, Pope Says

Moments of difficulty and desolation are opportunities for praying, drawing closer to Jesus and discerning the right path, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 8/28/23

‘Hurry Up, Lord’ and Bring Peace to Ukraine, Pope Prays

“We can pray for Ukraine by saying, ‘Hurry up, Lord,’” Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims at his weekly general audience. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 8/28/23

‘Fraternal Dialogue,’ More Prayer Have Place on Bishops’ Assembly Agenda

Gathered in Baltimore for their fall general assembly Nov. 14-17, the bishops elected new leadership, heard about the crisis in Ukraine and what’s facing migrants at the U.S. southern border. more

8/28/23

A Labor of Love

Thank you, Catholics of the archdiocese. As we prepare this final issue of Catholic New York, we want to express our deep gratitude to those who shared and supported our mission these last 41 … more

11/16/22

New York City Regional Bishops Pursue New Path in Priestly Formation

Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Brooklyn and Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Centre announced today, Thursday, Oct. 27, the launching of new programs at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie to enhance seminary training, beginning next fall, as part of their implementation of a new model of priestly formation in the United States. more

10/27/22

The congregation stands for the national anthems of Italy and the United States near the conclusion of the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Oct. 10.

Columbus Day Mass Links Today’s Migrants to Italian Immigrants

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, in his homily during the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, alluded that today’s migrants are coming to the United States with the same challenges, aspirations and dreams of Italian immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/10/22

Vatican Publishes Schedule for Papal Trip to Kazakhstan

Pope Francis’ September visit to Kazakhstan will mostly focus on a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, but it will also include a Mass and meeting with Catholics in this Muslim-majority nation. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 8/3/22

At Our Lady of Pity on Staten Island, a contingent of Catholics attend the Staten Island Deanery’s three-hour Synod listening session April 2.

Report Submitted on Archdiocesan Synod Findings

A report from the Synod listening sessions held across the archdiocese in the spring has been submitted to the Synod team of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 7/18/22

Pilgrimage of NYC 2013 [Photo gallery]

PILGRIMS OF NEW YORK—Catholics carried crosses and prayed the Rosary, proudly showing their faith from one end of Manhattan to the other during the fourth annual Pilgrimage of New York March 23. more

Matt Schiller | 4/17/13

Mary DeTurris Poust Book Signing [Photo gallery]

Mary DeTurris Poust, a Catholic New York columnist, author, blogger and TV host, signs copies of her two latest books, “Cravings” and “Everyday Divine: A Catholic Guide to Active … more

Matt Schiller | 3/6/13

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