Catholic New York

Last Sunday was the start of the holy season of Advent, the annual period of preparation leading to Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. It should be a fruitful time, … more

By JOHN WOODS | 12/1/21

At Mass for Young Adults, Dorothy Day’s Cause Will Be a Focus

As the diocesan phase of her cause for canonization draws to a close, Dorothy Day probably would have felt right at home at a Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the occasion. The Mass, to … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/17/21

New Executive Director Wants You to Experience Sheen Center’s Catholic and Family-Friendly Programs

As the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture comes back to life, there’s a new executive director in charge. William “Bill” Biddle brings a host of experiences leading artistic and performing … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/3/21

A Shepherd and His Priests ‘Cast Out to the Deep’

At times, being the editor of Catholic New York brings me to places I would otherwise have no business going. One of those times occurred this month when I went out to Huntington, L.I., to cover a … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/20/21

Scott Hahn Delivers ‘Family’ Talk at St. Joseph’s Seminary

Dr. Scott Hahn, the noted theologian and evangelist, kept it all in the family—the Holy Family, that is—in his public lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, Oct. 1. Acknowledging … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/7/21

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

A Promising Sign for Fall

As far as signs of progress go, the Out and About listings in this issue of Catholic New York might not be on many people’s Top Ten list, but they are on mine. There are about a dozen listings for … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/8/21

Two Very Different Public Witnesses

Early on Saturday morning, Aug. 14, I drove into Brooklyn for a story. That’s not a normal occurrence because Brooklyn and Queens form the neighboring Diocese of Brooklyn, which is outside Catholic … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/25/21

Returning to Beirut a Year After the Blast

Speaking to Msgr. Peter Vaccari Monday, just a day after his return from Lebanon where he visited the port of Beirut so devastated in the powerful explosion that rocked the city and surrounding area … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/11/21

Farewell to Our Founding Editor

Last week was a sad one at Catholic New York as we said goodbye to founding Editor in Chief Gerald M. Costello, who is remembered fondly for establishing Catholic New York 40 years ago and leading … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/29/21

Bicentennial History Lesson Applies Today

When the Archdiocese of New York celebrated its bicentennial in 2008, Cardinal Dolan was a year late for the occasion, as he was not appointed Archbishop of New York until the following year when he … more

By JOHN WOODS | 7/14/21

Walk Brings ‘Hope’ to Bronx Streets

Marty Rogers walks the walk in his South Bronx neighborhood. He is usually doing something to lift up his Melrose community or Immaculate Conception parish there, often both at the same time. A … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/30/21

Pope Addresses John 17 Movement on Christian Unity at St. Joseph’s Seminary

A remarkable retreat-style meeting took place June 9-10 at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie involving a few dozen members of the John 17 Movement, which promotes the unity of all believers in … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/16/21

His Work on Behalf of Homeless Pays Help Forward

When he first began as chief operating officer of the nonprofit Care for the Homeless in 2016, Ronald Lawson thought that if he worked hard every day, he “would be helping our organization go out … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/2/21

The Priesthood and Publishing

The special section wrapping around the outside of this issue of Catholic New York is close to our hearts. As you can see, it features profiles about the 10 men Cardinal Dolan will ordain to the … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/19/21

Spirit, Not Size, Marked This Year’s Mass for Catholic High School Seniors

The annual Mass Cardinal Dolan celebrates for the Catholic high school seniors of the archdiocese at St. Patrick’s Cathedral is always one of the highlights of the school year. Over the years, … more

By JOHN WOODS | 5/6/21

Seminary Symposium on Saint’s Call to Holiness Now a Book

Less than three weeks after the canonization of St. John Henry Newman by Pope Francis on Oct. 13, 2019, St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie marked the significant moment in the Church by hosting a … more

By JOHN WOODS | 4/21/21

Living as Easter Catholics

It was a joy for many to be together in church for Holy Week and Easter this year. Considering that the best we could do was watch on television last year, we no longer take gathering together for … more

By JOHN WOODS | 4/7/21

Adoration Chapel Brings Spiritual Graces to Iona Prep Community

When Libby Giordano was approached to become involved as weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament began at Iona Prep in New Rochelle on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12, 2019, she … more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/24/21

A Pilgrim of Peace Visits Iraq

We now know just how far Pope Francis is willing to go on behalf of a beleaguered Christian community that has endured much suffering and displacement in its recent history. After being grounded … more

By JOHN WOODS | 3/10/21