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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

New York State Catholic Conference ‘Troubled’ by Court’s Gun Law Ruling

An official of the New York State Catholic Conference expressed disappointment with a June 23 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturns a century-old law and asserts that there is a constitutional right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense. more

By DENNIS SADOWSKI | 6/24/22

Ornate umbrellas were held aloft in honor of Our Lady of Good Health, right, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Health Workers Cited for Being ‘Heroic Agents’ of God’s Healing

In a post-Communion reflection given at the archdiocese’s annual Mass celebrating the dedicated work of health care workers and caregivers, ArchCare president and CEO Scott LaRue tenderly thanked them for the compassionate service they delivered during the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic. more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/10/22

Statement From Cardinal Dolan on ‘Horrific’ Attack in Nigeria

The brutal and senseless attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria yesterday is another in a growing number of attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Yesterday’s attack was especially horrific, as at least 50 worshippers were slaughtered merely for gathering to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost, traditionally recognized as the “birthday of the Church.” more

6/6/22

Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, is pictured in an undated portrait.

First-Class Relic of Knights Founder at Seminary April 28

A first-class bone relic of Blessed Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be available for public veneration Thursday, April 28, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. more

4/27/22

Synod Online Listening Session Set for May 4

During Lent, more than 2,000 people representing the 12 deaneries of the archdiocese gathered in person with fellow parishioners to pray and provide Synodal input at the Synod listening sessions. There was one in-person session per deanery. more

4/14/22

A little girl prays before an image of Blessed Carlo Acutis, top, during an evening gathering April 7 featuring Holy Hour, Mass and veneration at St. Rita of Cascia Church in the Bronx.

Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Love for the Eucharist Stressed at Bronx Mass, Faithful Venerate His Relic

At St. Rita of Cascia Church in the Bronx, Cardinal Dolan celebrated a Mass featuring a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis that will be part of the National Eucharistic Revival in the United States. more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/8/22

Cardinal Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen recite the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Ukrainian Cross of Gratitude, which has been on a pilgrimage stop since the first week of March, is pictured next to the Ukrainian flag.

Russia, Ukraine Consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cardinal Dolan led the faithful of the archdiocese in joining the Universal Church’s consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/5/22

Cardinal Dolan listens intently as Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia addresses the media at St. Patrick's Cathedral March 24 about the war in Ukraine and efforts by the U.S. Church to assist refugees and other displaced persons in Ukraine. The day marked one month since the war began when Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24.

Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Calls War in Ukraine ‘Transformational Moment’ for World

The day before Pope Francis and the world’s Catholic bishops offer a prayer of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a leading Ukrainian Catholic archbishop in the United States called the war in Ukraine “a transformational moment for the world.” more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/25/22

HOLY HOUR—Then-Father Joseph A. Espaillat reverently holds a monstrance during Holy Hour last May at the 2021 New York Catholic Youth Day at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Bronx, where he is pastor. He spoke to the youths about the importance of seeing the Light of Christ.

God Uses New Bishop as ‘Instrument to Reach the Young’

Whether through mainstream Youth Ministry gatherings or unconventional street-smart get-togethers, many people in the Archdiocese of New York understand newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/14/22

Then-Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan greets his proud mother, Shirley Dolan, at the beginning of his Installation Mass as Archbishop of New York April 15, 2009 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, 93, ‘Dear Mom’ of Cardinal Dolan

Shirley Jean Radcliffe Dolan, the mother of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and the matriarch of the Dolan family, “went home to the Lord” March 12, Cardinal Dolan said. Mrs. Dolan was 93. more

3/13/22

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat celebrates his ordination to the episcopacy with those dear to them during a reception at Cathedral High School in the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan following the ordination Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 1.

Reception Attendees Express Rousing Approval of New Auxiliaries

Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Gerald Walsh arrived at a reception for New York’s new auxiliary bishops, Bishop John Bonnici and Bishop Joseph Espaillat, with the same content expression he exhibited … more

BY CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE AND ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/10/22

Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of New York

Following is a listing of the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York along with their episcopal responsibilities: Bishop John Bonnici Pastor of SS. John and Paul, Pastor of St. … more

3/10/22