Catholic New York

The Catholic School Region of Rockland celebrates its third annual Catholic Schools Breakfast for 335 guests at the Hilton Pearl River March 31. Pictured with Cardinal Dolan are three honorees, from left: Mary Leahy, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, who received the Our Lady of the Rosary Leadership Award, and two retired principals who were presented the St. Dominic Legacy Award: Margaret Hamilton, who served at St. Peter School in Haverstraw from 2002 to 2013, and Sister Stephen Gerard, O.P., who was at St. Paul School in Valley Cottage from 1974 to 2016. More than $60,000 was raised to support scholarships, capital improvements and technology enhancements in the Catholic School Region of Rockland, which provides scholarships for more than 1,200 students in five schools each year.

The Catholic School Region of Rockland celebrated its third annual Catholic Schools Breakfast for 335 guests at the Hilton Pearl River March 31. More than $60,000 was raised to support scholarships, … more

4/20/22

Parroquia de la Anunciación

Participantes en el Vía Crucis del Viernes Santo en la parroquia de la Anunciación en el alto Manhattan conmemoraron el día con la sagrada tradición en las calles cerca de … more

4/20/22

La procesión de entrada de la misa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el diciembre pasado en la Catedral de San Patricio, arriba, incluyó un retrato grande de María y uno de San Juan Diego. Los retratos fueron regalos a la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York de parte de la Conferencia Episcopal de México.

Imágenes de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego Continúan Viajando

Los grandes retratos enmarcados de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego presentados al cardenal Dolan en diciembre pasado continúan su recorrido por toda la … more

4/20/22

Cardinal Dolan celebrates Mass during his visit to Rockland County Jail in New City April 13. Standing at the altar are, from left: Father Stephen Ries, priest secretary to Cardinal Dolan; Msgr. Marc Filacchione, director of the archdiocese’s prison apostolate; Cardinal Dolan; and Msgr. Emmet Nevin, dean of Rockland County and pastor of St. Aedan parish, Pearl River.

Holy Week Visit

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass during his visit to Rockland County Jail in New City April 13. more

4/20/22

DiDi Richards of the WNBA’s New York Liberty instructs players at Catholic Charities’ Saturday Night Lights youth basketball clinic at La Plaza Beacon School in Manhattan April 9.

Practicing Their Skills

DiDi Richards of the WNBA’s New York Liberty instructed players at Catholic Charities’ Saturday Night Lights youth basketball clinic at La Plaza Beacon School in Manhattan April 9. … more

4/20/22

Gallery Patrons

Cardinal Dolan blessed the new Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Gallery at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in lower Manhattan April 5. Ms. Dilenschneider is a Connecticut-based artist and … more

4/20/22

Corrección:

El nombre de la presidenta del comité arquidiocesano Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia es Ana Ozuna. Su apellido fue mal deletreado en la edición de marzo del Católico de … more

4/20/22

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

Carmelite Priest Cherishes Puerto Rican Cathedral’s History

Father Roberto J. Perez, O. Carm., a retired Carmelite priest in residence at a Bronx parish, honors and cherishes the 500-year-old history of the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of San Juan Bautista … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/12/22

GOOD SHOT—Doug Edert of St. Peter's University shoots against the University of Kentucky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis March 17. The 15th-seeded Jesuit school in New Jersey defeated second-seeded Kentucky 85-79 in overtime during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.

St. Peter’s of Jersey City Playing in NCAA Sweet 16

St. Peter gained the upper hand on St. Patrick's Day when the underdog team of the small Jesuit school, Saint Peter’s University of Jersey City, N.J., upset the mighty University of Kentucky in … more

4/11/22

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

Calvary Hospital Donates $15,000 to Ukrainian victims

Calvary Hospital donated $15,000 worth of medical supplies to health care professionals and first responders providing critical care to the victims of the war in Ukraine. more

4/7/22

Cardinal Dolan cuts ribbon after blessing the Center for Advanced Memory Care at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Rhinebeck March 30. Participating in the ceremony, from left, are Sandy Perrotta, chief clinical officer of ArchCare at Ferncliff; Scott LaRue, president and CEO of ArchCare; Cardinal Dolan; Michelle Feller, program director of Center for Advanced Memory Care; Maria Scigliano, program and grants officer at Mother Cabrini Health Foundation; and Michael Deyo, executive director of ArchCare at Ferncliff.

‘Family Environment’ Present at ArchCare’s Memory Care Unit in Rhinebeck

Michelle Feller finds it difficult to leave work in the new Center for Advanced Memory Care at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, which was blessed by Cardinal Dolan March … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/6/22

Cardinal Dolan celebrates Mass marking the 125th anniversary celebration of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie. Many prelates, priests, deacons, seminarians fill the sanctuary and pews of the seminary chapel for the March 24 liturgy.

‘Celebration of Praise’ at St. Joseph’s Seminary Marks Five Generations of Priestly Formation

A spirit of gratitude and joy filled the Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul, along with the fragrance of incense, as St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, marked the closing of its 125th anniversary year … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 4/6/22

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, and Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly flank Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral April 3 after the cardinal celebrated Mass on behalf of the world’s persecuted Christians. Joining them are fourth-degree Knights of Columbus.

Holy Week Fitting Time to ‘Unite’ With Persecuted Christians, Cardinal Says

At a Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral prayed in solidarity with persecuted Christians throughout the world, Cardinal Dolan offered a special welcome to representatives of two organizations, the … more

By JOHN WOODS | 4/6/22

A poster below a collection container, flanked by Ukrainian flags, displays the total St. Brendan’s School has contributed to the cause so far.

Catholic School Students Pray for Ukraine

Catholic schools across the archdiocese participated in a student-driven Day of Prayer for Ukraine March 28. The initiative began with the suggestion of eighth-grader Kevin Corraj of St. … more

4/6/22

Attendees break into groups to discuss the Church’s “doing well” programs and activities, as well as “could do better” efforts.

Staten Island Deanery Participant Sought to Serve as ‘Voice for My Parish’

At Our Lady of Pity parish on Staten Island, about 100 Catholics attended the Staten Island Deanery’s Synod three-hour listening session April 2. “I’m here to learn more about … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 4/6/22

Holy Spirit Serves as Strong Foundation for Dutchess/Putnam Deanery

Giovanni Gauzza’s plans changed and resulted in a spiritual uplifting experience as the 16-year-old parishioner of St. Martin de Porres in Poughkeepsie was one of about 160 people from the … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 4/6/22

On Sunny Saturday, Manhattan South Deanery Basks in Synod ‘Duty’

The Saturday Synod session at Our Saviour Church on Park Avenue began at 10 a.m. April 2 with a dignified prayer service before the Blessed Sacrament, then convened in the parish hall below the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 4/6/22

Students from St. Athanasius School, the Bronx, walk to nearby St. Athanasius Church where Cardinal Dolan offered morning Mass for them March 23 before touring the school.

A+ Day at St. Athanasius

Students from St. Athanasius School, the Bronx, walk ... more

4/6/22