Catholic New York

Father Espaillat spoke about the chains of sin and how Christ can break those chains.

Bishop Espaillat Initiated Successful Plan to Spread Good News

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat has evangelized people with Jesus and the Gospel at archdiocesan parish missions during his time as a leader of the archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/10/22

Bishop-elect John Bonnici greets a young parishioner at St. Augustine’s Church in Larchmont Feb. 6.

Those Who Know Bishop Bonnici Say He Brings People Together

Deacon Peter Reynolds knew this day would come and was thrilled to be part of it at the ordination Mass for Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 1. “I told him over … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/10/22

ANSWERING THE CALL—Father John Bonnici shows his gratitude as he is congratulated by Cardinal John O’Connor, who ordained him to the priesthood June 22, 1991, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Moral Theology Background Serves Him Well as Life, Family Advocate

Moral theology, Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici believes, “is a wonderful discipline and study; it really touches people at very personal moments in their lives—from the moment of conception until … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 3/10/22

Yonkers St. Patrick’s Parade Returns March 19

The 65th Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m., on McLean Avenue in Yonkers. The parade will follow an 11 a.m. Mass in the St. Barnabas High School … more

3/10/22

Cathedral Mass Begins St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Cardinal Dolan will serve as principal celebrant for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Thursday, March 17, at 8:30 a.m. Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn will … more

3/9/22

Cross of Gratitude

3/9/22

Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Danny Carbuccia dribbles the basketball as Cardinal Hayes’ Tyliek Fields defends during the Archdiocesan boys’ basketball championship game won by Stepinac, 51-40, at Christ the King High School in Queens Feb. 26.

Archbishop Stepinac Wins Boys’ Archdiocesan Basketball Championship

Archbishop Stepinac High School captured its second consecutive boys’ archdiocesan basketball championship with a 51-40 victory over Cardinal Hayes at Christ the King High School in Queens Feb. 26. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 3/9/22

FAITHFUL STEP—Catechumens sign the Book of the Elect during the March 6 Rite of Election at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They are preparing to enter the Catholic Church in their parishes at the Easter Vigil, April 16, when they will receive the sacraments of initiation. Full coverage on Page 3.

Cathedral Rite of Election Draws Catechumens From More Than 50 Parishes

The Rite of Election at St. Patrick’s Cathedral March 6 drew more than 220 catechumens who were thanked by Cardinal Dolan “for the inspiration you give me.” The cardinal served as principal … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 3/9/22

Father Kareem Smith delivers the homily.

Black History Mass Celebrates Serving God in ‘Church and Community’

Father Kareem Smith urged the people in the pews, “Praise the Lord, Church, everybody!” And he was greeted with a loud round of applause as he began his homily Feb. 6 during the annual … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 2/9/22

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, an associate justice of the appellate division first department, speaks to students and staff at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle Feb. 3 during a special Black History Month program.

Black History Celebration

Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, an associate justice of the appellate division first department, spoke to students and staff at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle Feb. 3 during a special Black History Month … more

2/9/22

Casket is carried from St. Patrick’s Cathedral after the Funeral Mass for Det. Jason Rivera Jan. 28.

Cathedral Mass for Det. Rivera

New Yorkers turned out to bid farewell to Det. Jason Rivera at a poignant Funeral Mass Jan. 28 celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

1/28/22

Cardinal Dolan embraces Jeffrey Rivera, the older brother of Det. Jason Rivera. Jeffrey Rivera delivered a touching eulogy at the Funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Jan. 28.

Faith Held Up as the Final Word at Cathedral Funeral for Det. Rivera

Inside a packed St. Patrick's Cathedral, the widow of NYPD Det. Jason Rivera tearfully told the faithful about the love she felt for her slain husband. “You made me feel alive; you make me feel alive,” she said, looking toward Rivera’s casket. The newlyweds were married last October; they were high school sweethearts who knew each other since grade school. more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/28/22

Enthusiastic young people hold the iconic banner, which traditionally leads the March for Life on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. This year’s 49th annual march took place Jan. 21.

‘Small’ Gifts Add Up at March for Life

Coming back to Manhattan from last Friday’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., our bus captain, Sister Mary Margaret Hope, S.V., called for short testimonies of “graces” that her … more

By JOHN WOODS | 1/26/22

Black History Month Mass Set Feb. 6 at Cathedral

The annual archdiocesan Black History Month Mass will be offered Sunday, Feb. 6, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Cardinal Dolan will serve as principal celebrant, and Father Kareem Smith, parochial … more

1/26/22

Several Sisters of Life form part of a group at the Mass.

‘Unfettered Abortion License’ Mourned at Life Mass

When Cardinal Dolan served as celebrant and homilist of the annual archdiocesan Pro-Life Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, he spoke of the approaching 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/26/22

Archbishop Balvo Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Australia

Archbishop Charles D. Balvo, a native of Brooklyn and graduate of Sacred Heart School in Suffern, was appointed apostolic nuncio to Australia by Pope Francis Jan. 17. Archbishop Balvo had served … more

1/26/22

Annual March for Life Still Stepping Off in D.C.

The 49th annual national March for Life—with a rally on the National Mall and march to the Supreme Court Friday, Jan. 21—will go on as scheduled this year amid a surge in the omicron … more

By KURT JENSEN | 1/12/22

GLOBAL CHAT—Students at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx are shown talking via Zoom with students in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Global Talk Network is giving St. Raymond students the opportunity to enjoy a cultural exchange and for students in Da Nang to speak the English language they’re studying.

Global Talk Network Expands Educational Experience at St. Raymond

Brandon Delgado is learning about Vietnamese culture—and sharing some of his own experiences—via Zoom with students in Da Nang, Vietnam, thanks to the newly formed Global Talk Network at … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/28/21

Ms. Rumpf, center, joins a larger group photo at the gathering. She is a parishioner of St. Columba in Hopewell Junction.

Maryknoll Lay Missioner From Hopewell Junction to Serve in Tanzania

Laurie Rumpf, a parishioner of St. Columba in Hopewell Junction, is on her way today to Tanzania for a 3 ½-lf-year mission on behalf of Maryknoll Lay Missioners. She took off from JFK Airport, … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 12/28/21

As water falls, guests visit the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan in early September, days before the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

2021 - The Year in Review

ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE January Church bells from Staten Island to Saugerties—and beyond—pealed at noon Dec. 30 to remember and honor the more than 341,000 people who died in … more

12/28/21