Catholic New York

Leading by Example

I wanted to praise the students at Sacred Heart School in Hartsdale for raising needed supplies for the victims of the devastating hurricane in the Bahamas. I was so impressed with the … more

10/10/19

Pro-Life Vision

Just a note to thank Cardinal Timothy Dolan for reminding his colleagues about the Church’s pro-life ethical vision. I would only suggest that he prayerfully consider adding two issues to his … more

10/10/19

Strong Foundation

Cardinal Dolan’s message in the June 30 issue of Catholic New York struck a familiar note. A recently ordained deacon, Deacon Richard Ellison, is the son of my first grade friend, Cynthia … more

10/10/19

St. Pope John Paul II, the First Time

There I was last Saturday morning covering the annual Forum for Catechesis and Youth Ministry at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx as I have many … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

Angels and Saints

The feasts and celebrations that surround us at this time in the liturgical year can do a soul some much-needed good. It’s hard to feel like a solitary seeker when we are … more

By MARY DeTURRIS POUST | 10/9/19

Finding the Courage to Create

I was a sophomore in college when I received the little blue book, a gift from a friend who also wanted to be a writer. At the time I was editing the … more

By CHRISTINA CAPECCHI | 10/9/19

During his 19th-century ministry, Cardinal Newman certainly understood the pressures on Catholics who were outside the religious mainstream of their broader culture.

Canonization of Note for Campus Ministry

It’s a good bet many of our readers who attended public high schools or colleges were members of the Newman Clubs, the campus groups for Catholic students that flourished for a long time in the … more

10/9/19

The Value of Kindness

A few weeks ago, I was asked to give a morning of recollection to seventh- and eighth-grade students at one of our elementary schools in the upper counties. The principal told me … more

By FATHER CHRISTOPHER ARGANO | 10/9/19

Exploring John Paul II’s Vision for Artists

In director Cristian Murphy’s documentary film “Masterpieces: An Exploration of the Vocational Call to Artisanship,” playwright … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 10/9/19

Clamar a Dios Desde El Sufrimiento

Todos, en algún momento o circunstancia de nuestra vida hemos sentido que nuestra fe flaquea, particularmente cuando nos enfrentamos al sufrimiento incomprensible y a la muerte. Podemos experimentar … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 10/9/19

Two Dates Worth Citing

Two dates last week are deserving of attention. Last Saturday, October 5, was the 140th anniversary of the dedication of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Fourteen decades as “America’s … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN | 10/9/19

Prayers of Consolation

Like most mornings, my husband turned on the radio to 1010 WINS news radio when we heard the broadcaster announce “the face of a statue of the Blessed Mother has been smeared with feces by someone … more

9/26/19

A Real Loss

Into the “sturm und drang” expressed by several readers to CNY (Aug. 29) and the “mea culpas” of Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles (Aug. 15) in response to the recent Pew Survey that found … more

9/26/19

New Schools Superintendent on Familiar Ground

We want to offer our warmest congratulations to the new superintendent of Catholic schools in the archdiocese, Michael Deegan. If there’s anyone who knows our schools inside out, it surely is … more

9/25/19

His Love of Flying and Coast Guard’s Mission Are Great Match

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Daniel Blaich said he began “running through a lot of scenarios in his head” as soon as he learned he would be on a team responding to the Golden Ray cargo ship that capsized … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/25/19

‘My Inmost Being’

One of the candidates for his party’s presidential nomination, Pete Buttigieg, recently offered an unusual justification for abortion. He said in a radio interview that there are “a lot of parts … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 9/25/19

Rembrandt’s Integrity

Oct. 4 marks the 350th anniversary of the death of Rembrandt van Rijn. Although the Dutch draughtsman, painter and printmaker enjoyed great success during his lifetime, he died in poverty and was … more

By GARAN SANTICOLA | 9/25/19

Ironies in the Fire

The eminent sociologist Peter Rossi was a world-class punster whose scholarly accomplishments fed a sometimes-whimsical view of the human condition—in which, Rossi memorably observed, “there are … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 9/25/19

Respect for Life Ethic Is a ‘Package Deal’

Among other titles—the month of the Holy Rosary, the month of the missions—the thirty-one days beginning Tuesday are Respect Life Month. To protect the dignity of the human person, and … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN | 9/25/19

When Freshmen and 'Seniors' Meet

Have you ever heard someone say many young people today do not show enough respect for their elders? Have you ever heard senior citizens say, “Back in my day…” when launching a diatribe against … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 9/25/19