Catholic New York

A procession by religious sisters from Kenya preceded the reading of the Gospel by Deacon Martin Asiamah of St. Luke’s parish in the Bronx during the Mass for Persecuted Christians in Africa, which Cardinal Dolan celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 9.

Cathedral Mass Raises Awareness for Persecuted Christians in Africa

Cardinal Dolan offered Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to raise awareness for persecuted Christians in Africa Sept. 9. “While we gather in the cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York, … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/22/21

‘PROPHET OF HOPE’—An oil on panel entitled “Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century” is seen in this undated photo. Dante’s "Divine Comedy" is perhaps the most powerful depiction of the transcendent in Western literature.

Dante in Exile

Dante Alighieri died 700 years ago, on Sept. 14, 1321, just one year after completing the Divine Comedy. The years leading up to his death were tumultuous, marked by a long exile from his home city … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 9/8/21

9/11: How We Remember

An American flag and white roses align engraved names of those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The photo, from the perimeter of a reflecting pool at … more

9/8/21

People gather around a reflecting pool of cascading water at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan Sept. 3.

Infinite Water at 9/11 Reflecting Pools Is ‘Best Representation of the Lost Lives’

“Here, grief is palpable,” said Pope Francis when he visited the National September 11 Memorial and Museum six years ago. “A Witness to Peace: A Multi-Religious Gathering With … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 9/8/21

Msgr. Marc Filacchione, an archdiocesan priest who has served as an FDNY chaplain since 1995, confers with Deputy Chief Edward Dennehy outside St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan in response to a fire at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in December 2001. Msgr. Filacchione also responded on 9/11 and for months afterward at Ground Zero.

As FDNY Chaplain and Pastor, Msgr. Filacchione Responded

Msgr. Marc J. Filacchione, a longtime FDNY chaplain who was at the scene at the World Trade Center and other venues on 9/11, shared reflections last week on the tragic day. “It … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/8/21

Former Catholic New York reporter Ron Lajoie wears his No. 7 Rod Gilbert wool jersey in front of a framed photo of the Ranger great at his home in Manhattan. Gilbert, the Rangers all-time leader in goals and points, died Aug. 19 at age 80.

No. 7 Was ‘One of My Guys’

Old school hockey guys call them “sweaters.” That’s because back in the day, hockey jerseys were made of wool. Often sporting knightly lace-up necks, they were iconic symbols of … more

BY RON LAJOIE | 9/8/21

Dennis McKeon, executive director of Where to Turn on Staten Island, looks over toy donations. Some of the items will be sent to victims of Hurricane Ida which struck Louisiana last month.

After 9/11, St. Clare Outreach Program Guided Staten Island Survivors ‘Where to Turn’

The St. Clare World Trade Center Outreach Program on Staten Island guided grieving survivors of those who died in the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11. They needed to know “where to … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 9/8/21

Bronze statues of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters and EMTs, and St. Mary Magdalene, the first witness to the Resurrection, form a significant part of the 9/11 Catholic Memorial outside St. Peter’s Church in Lower Manhattan.

9/11 Catholic Memorial at St. Peter’s Church Offers Place to Reflect

A 9/11 Catholic Memorial is in front of St. Peter’s Church on Barclay Street in Manhattan, just a short walk from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum located at the site of the World Trade … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/8/21

American flags are held aloft at the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2011 representing the 343 firefighters killed in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

In Sacred Remembrance

Moments of reflection are shown on anniversaries of 9/11 and other special occasions. more

9/8/21

Sept. 9 Cathedral Mass to Remember Persecuted Christians in Africa

Cardinal Dolan will offer Mass to raise awareness for the persecuted Christians in Africa at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m. The Mass is being celebrated on the Feast of … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/25/21

FAITH INSIGHTS—Mike Piazza, very familiar to New Yorkers for his Hall of Fame career as a catcher for the Mets, will speak about his Catholic faith at ManUp New York Oct. 23 at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie.

Mike Piazza Will Be in the Lineup for ManUp New York

Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, an All-Star catcher for the Mets, will return to New York to speak about his faith at ManUp New York, a daylong Catholic men’s spirituality conference Saturday, Oct. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/25/21

UNITED—Firefighters hold American flags before a 2016 memorial service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral sponsored by the FDNY in remembrance of those in the department who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those who have died since that date due to illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery effort at the World Trade Center.

Cathedral Service for Fallen Firefighters Among 9/11 Remembrances

Cardinal Dolan will lead a 20th anniversary memorial service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, Sept. 11, to remember the 343 FDNY firefighters killed in the terrorist attacks on the World … more

8/25/21

JUSTICIA SOCIAL—Maria Susana Landaveri Portunas, cónsul general de Perú en Nueva York, da comentarios finales el 25 de julio durante la misa de San Martín de Porres en la Catedral de San Patricio. A la izquierda está el padre Lorenzo Ato, celebrante principal.

Misa de San Martín de Porres Honra al Patrono de la Justicia Social

En la misa anual en honor a San Martín de Porres se animó a los miembros de la congregación a rezar “con fe y esperanza” por la intercesión del santo peruano, patrono de la justicia social y … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/28/21

People gesture and hold Cuban flags ahead of Pope Francis’ midday recitation of the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican July 18. After speaking about the day's Gospel reading and leading the prayer, the pope expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba a week after protests erupted on the island nation.

In New York, Prayers and Hope for Peace in Cuba

In Cuba, unprecedented protests began July 11 with many people demanding long-denied social liberties and expressing anger and frustration over economic and societal deterioration. In Miami, … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/28/21

Dos exhibiciones en el Santuario de Santa Francisca Javiera Cabrini en Washington Heights incluyen ropas y cosas personales de Madre Cabrini.

Exposiciones y Misas Conmemoran el 75 Aniversario de la Canonización de Madre Cabrini

El 7 de julio, día en que se celebró el 75 aniversario de la canonización de Madre Cabrini, el Santuario de Santa Francisca Javiera Cabrini en la sección Washington … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/14/21

The dress worn by actor Judy Garland in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz" is seen at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., July 7.

Iconic Dorothy Dress Was at Catholic University 'All Along'

There really is no place like home for a prized piece of movie memorabilia that came to The Catholic University of America’s drama department about 50 years ago. Missing for decades, the … more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/14/21

A portrait of Father George Barry Ford in Ford Hall at Columbia University.

Father George Barry Ford (1885-1978)

SEVENTH IN A SERIES Dr. Henry van Dusen, president of Union Theological Seminary, one of America’s premier Protestant seminaries, said on one occasion in the late 1940s that, if the Catholic … more

By MSGR. THOMAS J. SHELLEY | 7/14/21

State Congressional Delegation Urged to Reject Taxpayer Abortion

Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, asked the full New York congressional delegation in a July 7 letter on behalf of Cardinal Dolan and the other Catholic … more

7/14/21

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican July 4. Afterward, the 84-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for a prescheduled colon surgery.

Pope Out of Bed, Walking After Surgery at Rome Hospital

The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/6/21

Dennis Poust Appointed Executive Director of State Catholic Conference

Cardinal Dolan, president of the New York State Catholic Conference, with the consent of the other seven diocesan bishops of the state, has appointed Dennis Poust as executive director, effective immediately. more

6/7/21