Catholic New York

Trump, Congress Urged to Make ‘Access to Quality Education’ a Priority

Two U.S. cardinals and the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have an urgent message for President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress: The next emergency stimulus package must help tuition-paying families keep their Catholic and other nonpublic schools open this fall. more

8/3/20

In Planning Jan. 29 March for Life, Officials Mindful of Health Safeguards

In the midst of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall and march to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. are still scheduled for Jan. 29. Beyond that, the details are in flux. more

By KURT JENSEN | 8/3/20

Christians Must Courageously Share With Others, Pope Says at Angelus

True compassion requires “courageous sharing,” not telling people to go fend for themselves, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 8/3/20

COVID Pandemic Should Raise Questions About Faith, Pope Says

Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on their faith, Pope Francis wrote. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/30/20

The beatification ceremony for Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be celebrated Oct. 31 in the Archdiocese of Hartford, Conn. Father McGivney is pictured in an undated portrait.

Beatification of Knights’ Founder Set for Oct. 31

Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified during a special Mass Oct. 31 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. more

7/29/20

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, La., chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, speaks Nov. 13, 2019, during the USCCB’s fall general assembly in Baltimore.

Hard Work, Prayer Can Lead Church to Overcome Racism, Bishop Fabre Says

The response of Catholics to racism and racial injustice can lead to a watershed moment “if we put in the work we can do and put in the effort that needs to be undertaken,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. more

By DENNIS SADOWSKI | 7/24/20

Signs advertising the 2020 U.S. census are seen in Seattle March 23.

Bishops, Immigrant Advocates Oppose Trump’s Census Memo

Democratic leaders and immigrant advocates are criticizing President Donald Trump’s July 21 memorandum to prevent immigrants without legal documentation from being counted in the 2020 census for the redrawing of congressional districts. The memorandum is expected to face legal challenges. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/23/20

Christ Statue Vandalized at Florida Church Among Latest Attacks on Statues

The beheading of a statue of Christ at a Catholic church in the Miami Archdiocese has saddened the parish community of Good Shepherd Church and prompted Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski to call on law enforcement to investigate the incident as a hate crime. more

7/21/20

Dan Anderl poses for a photo with Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, N.J., in this 2018 photo. The son of New Jersey federal Judge Esther Salas, he was fatally shot at her North Brunswick, N.J. home July 19.

Catholic Communities Mourn Death of Son of a Federal Judge Killed at Home

Schools and a Catholic parish in New Jersey expressed pain but also offered prayers following the killing of 20-year-old Daniel Anderl, son of a federal judge, who was a student at The Catholic … more

BY RHINA GUIDOS | 7/20/20

Pope Concerned By Increased Tensions Between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, prompting renewed fears of war in the Caucasus region. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 7/20/20

Court Orders Trump Administration to Accept New DACA Applications

A federal judge July 17 ordered the Trump administration to begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/20/20

A general view of fire at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Nantes, France, is seen July 18 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Police are investigating the incident as arson because the fire started in three different places.

French Police Suspect Arson Was Cause of Fire at Nantes Cathedral

French police have opened an arson investigation into a fire at a Gothic cathedral in Nantes. more

7/20/20

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, celebrates Mass at the new Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in Ventura, Calif., July 15.

California Mission Founded by St. Junipero Serra Gets a Papal Upgrade

When Father Tom Elewaut saw the name on his phone’s caller ID the night of June 30, the pastor of Mission San Buenaventura guessed the call had something to do with the recent controversy over whether to remove the statue of St. Junipero Serra in front of Ventura’s City Hall. more

By PABLO KAY | 7/20/20

Court Rules In Favor of Employer Exemptions to Contraceptive Coverage

In a 7-2 decision July 8, the Supreme Court upheld regulations by the Trump administration giving employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their health plans. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/16/20

Supreme Court Decision on Contraceptives Called a Win for Religious Freedom

Several organizations praised the U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld Trump administration regulations giving employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their health plans. more

7/16/20

A man works with a laptop in this 2017 illustration photo.

ICE Rule For International Students Rescinded

The Trump administration July 14 rescinded a rule it announced eight days ago that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/15/20

Jorge Islas Lopez, consul general of Mexico in New York, carries a box with the cremated remains of a coronavirus victim, as others follow him down the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They were leaving the cathedral after the July 11 prayer service for 250 Mexican-born Covid-19 victims who resided in the New York area.

Cathedral Service Offered for Mexican-born Covid-19 Victims

In a reverent demonstration of the Corporal Works of Mercy, Cardinal Dolan led a morning prayer service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral July 11 to bless the ashes of 250 Mexican-born faithful who … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/15/20

Archbishop Coakley: Loans Keep ‘Essential Ministries’ Going During National Emergency

The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee said the federal emergency “bridge loans” that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing “our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency.” more

By JULIE ASHER | 7/14/20

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. is seen March 18.

Faith Leaders Ask Congress to Boost Overseas Pandemic Aid

Three dozen faith-based organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, have asked Congress to immediately fund efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic around the world. more

7/7/20

At Angelus, Pope Backs U.N. Resolution Calling for Global Cease-Fire

Pope Francis praised the United Nations’ adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 7/6/20