Catholic New York

Sister Patricia Ann Brennan, S.C.

Sister Patricia Ann Brennan, S.C., who served at Fox House in Manhattan for 22 years, died Sept. 5 at Kittay Senior Apartments in the Bronx. She was 87.Sister Patricia was at Fox House, first as a … more

9/23/21

Sister Kathleen Gilmartin, S.C.

Sister Kathleen Gilmartin, S.C., who served at Grace Institute in Manhattan for 26 years, died Aug. 30 at Cabrini of Westchester in Dobbs Ferry. She was 97. Sister Kathleen was at Grace Institute … more

9/23/21

Sister Georgianna Dorsey, O.P.

Sister Georgianna Dorsey, O.P., who taught at Our Lady of Refuge School in the Bronx for two years, died Aug. 31. She was 85. Sister Georgianna was at Our Lady of Refuge, 1968-1970. She also … more

9/23/21

Brother Alexander Eugenio “Buddy” DeLorenzo, C.F.C.

Brother Alexander Eugenio “Buddy” DeLorenzo, C.F.C., who served as superior of the Blessed Sacrament-St. Gabriel High School Community in New Rochelle for seven years, died Sept. 11. He was … more

9/23/21

Sister Placid Baglino, C.S.JB.

Sister Placid Baglino, C.S.JB., who taught at schools on Staten Island and in the Bronx, died Sept. 14 at Mount St. John Convent in Purchase. She was 93. Sister Placid taught at St. John Villa … more

9/23/21

A Wedding Blessing

On Labor Day, we celebrated the marriage of my daughter, Gabrielle Orfei, to A.J. Canonico. Wedding planning is stressful, and doing so during an international pandemic had us overwhelmed at … more

9/22/21

Staten Island’s Own

I wish to compliment Father Michael Morris for an excellent article on our Servant of God/Medal of Honor recipient Father Vincent R. Capodanno, M.M. (CNY, Aug. 26). For the past 54 years his memory … more

9/22/21

A Gift on Stage

It was great to see the article (CNY, Aug. 26) about the wonderful Catholic Literature and Arts Summer Program (CLASP) at Graymoor. As you mention, the Capuchin Franciscans have presented this teen … more

9/22/21

ORACIONES PARA CUBA—Una miembra de los fieles reza El Padre Nuestro durante la misa anual en honor de Nuestra Señora de Caridad del Cobre en la Catedral de San Patricio. Alrededor de 800 personas asistieron a la liturgia de la tarde el 5 de septiembre.

En la Catedral, Oraciones por la Justicia y la Paz en Cuba

En un apasionado mensaje de homilía, un obispo oriundo de Cuba llamó al pueblo de su amada nación caribeña a seguir luchando por la justicia y la paz, y a rezar por la intercesión de Nuestra … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/22/21

EN EL BRONX—El padre Joseph Espaillat y Juan De La Rosa dirigen una presentación el 11 de septiembre durante un retiro arquidiocesano de la Renovación Católica Carismática en el College of Mount St. Vincent en el Bronx. Padre Espaillat es párroco de San Antonio de Padua en el Bronx. De La Rosa sirvió como un líder principal del retiro que duró todo el día.

Carismáticos Animados a Hacer Llamados por El Señor

Dentro de Grace Hall en la universidad College of Mount St. Vincent, cientos de fieles miembros de la Renovación Carismática Católica arquidiocesana de Nueva York escucharon atentamente las … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/22/21

Brendan Dillon, a member of The Catholic University of America class of 2020 and president of the Student Government Association, chats backstage with John Garvey, right, the school’s president, and Aaron Dominguez, provost, left, prior to the virtual commencement filming on the Washington, D.C. campus May 16, 2020. Garvey announced Sept. 22 of this year that he will step down from his leadership role June 30.

John Garvey, CUA President, Stepping Down in June

John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. since 2010, announced Sept. 22 that he will be stepping down from the role he described as “an honor and a privilege” at the end of June. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 9/22/21

Marcia Brown's “Honk To End Abortion” sign is seen near Planned Parenthood in Queensbury, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2020, the first day of the national 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion. On Sept. 22 of this year, the Texas-based 40 Days for Life organization started its fall campaign to end abortion in over 1,000 cities with participants planning to pray and fast 24/7 outside abortion facilities.

40 Days for Life Fall Campaign to End Abortion Begins in Over 1,000 Cities

The national 40 Days for Life organization launched its fall campaign Sept. 22, with volunteers in over 1,000 cities across the country planning to pray, fast and hold 24-hour vigils outside abortion clinics. more

9/22/21

Publishing News, and Keeping Faith, for 40 Years

Catholic New York has a big anniversary coming up. On Sept. 27, the newspaper celebrates 40 years of bringing the news of the Church in New York to Catholics in the 10 counties of the archdiocese. … more

9/22/21

Sheen Center Reopens With ‘Portraits of Grace’

On Sunday afternoon, the Sheen Center in lower Manhattan hosted its first live event since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. Appropriately enough, the reopening was for a … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/22/21

Living Words

Being part of something new is a great adventure. Catholic New York was something new, and it has been one of the great adventures of my life. It has shaped and directed my life more than I could … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 9/22/21

Padecer la Injusticia antes que Cometerla

Hay preguntas existenciales que muchos se hacen y que parecen no tener una respuesta clara y convincente, tales como ¿Por qué debemos practicar la justicia cuando parece que al justo siempre le va … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 9/22/21

Educating Our Young Catholics in the Faith

My last column covered the opening of the year for our Catholic schools, which was healthy, safe, and encouraging, to no one’s surprise, since we did likewise a year ago. Back then it was a big … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 9/22/21

Papa a Sacerdotes Mayores: Envejecer es un Privilegio

Papa a Sacerdotes Mayores: Envejecer es un Privilegio Llegar a una edad avanzada es un privilegio, dijo el papa Francisco a los sacerdotes mayores. Si afrontar una enfermedad, eso también se … more

9/22/21

NUEVO EDIFICIO—La Hermana Donna Dodge, S.C., presidenta de las Hermanas de la Caridad de Nueva York, corta una cinta del nuevo edificio de administración del Bárbara Ford Peacebuilding Center en Guatemala durante una ceremonia en enero 2020. La congregación empezó sus servicios en el país centroamericano en 1971.

Hermanas de la Caridad de Nueva York Celebran 50 Años de Servicio en Guatemala

Hace cincuenta años, las Hermanas de la Caridad de Nueva York viajaron por primera vez a la nación centroamericana de Guatemala, después de que el Concilio Vaticano II abriera las comunidades … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 9/22/21

Educando Nuestros Jóvenes Católicos en la Fe

En mi última columna cubrió la apertura del año para nuestras escuelas católicas, que fue saludable, segura, y alentadora, y para nadie fue una sorpresa, ya que hicimos lo mismo hace un año. En … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 9/22/21