Catholic New York

The joyful faith and enthusiasm expressed by the teens above was much in keeping with the “Speak Up!” theme of the seventh annual New York Catholic Youth Day Oct. 19 at Westchester County Center in White Plains. The day included faith-journey testimonials by teens from several parishes, as well as a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan. Nearly 1,100 youths from around the archdiocese attended this year’s gathering.

1,100 Teens at NY Catholic Youth Day Told to ‘Speak Up!’

Diana Paulino, 14, was one of nearly 1,100 teens who attended the seventh annual New York Catholic Youth Day at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. “It teaches you about always following … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/23/19

Student Nicolas Basso speaks about “The Power of Connection”.

St. Joseph’s School Hosts TEDx Event

Seventh-graders from St. Joseph’s School in the Yorkville section of Manhattan participated with a celebrity panel for one of the nation’s first TEDx events at a kindergarten through eighth grade … more

10/23/19

Victims Assistance Coordinator Named

Cardinal Dolan has appointed Eileen Mulcahy as victims assistance coordinator for the archdiocese. Ms. Mulcahy will remain in her role as director of the archdiocesan Office of Pastoral Planning, … more

10/10/19

Review Finds Archdiocese Committed to Child Safety

No archdiocesan priest or deacon, with a substantiated allegation of abuse of a minor, remains in ministry today in the Archdiocese of New York. Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 10/9/19

Barbara S. Jones, independent reviewer and special counsel for the archdiocese, addresses archdiocesan employees from the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan Oct. 1 at St. John the Evangelist Church. Seated behind her is Cardinal Dolan, who also spoke at the assembly.

Employees, Other Groups Hear First-Hand About Child Safety Review

At a workday assembly, archdiocesan employees at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan heard a report on the archdiocese’s child safety practices and received an overview of how the archdiocese … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

Bishop Gerald Walsh, left, and Father Daniel Kearney, pastor of Ascension parish in Manhattan, distribute Communion at the Mass opening the annual Forum for Catechesis and Youth Ministry Oct. 5 at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx. The daylong forum, with the theme “Come and See (Ven y Ve),” was attended by 600 catechists and youth ministers.

Catechists, Youth Ministers Called to Share Their Faithful Example

Retired Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Walsh called the 600 catechists and youth ministers attending their annual forum “missionary disciples.” “Your example is very, very important,” said … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/9/19

Fordham Prep President To Address Serra Club

Father Christopher Devron, S.J., president of Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, will speak on “Praying Through My Day: The Examen of Ignatius Loyola” at the next luncheon meeting of the … more

10/9/19

Iona Prep’s Darius Wilson celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Scott Becker during the Gaels’ 41-21 victory over Pope John XXIII in the Battle for the Bridge Sept. 14 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Football Weekend to Remember for Cardinal Hayes, Iona Prep

Amazing and awesome were how coaches and players from two Catholic high schools in the archdiocese described their participation in the first “Battle for the Bridge” at MetLife Stadium in East … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/25/19

Cardinal Hayes, Iona Prep Playing at MetLife Stadium

Cardinal Hayes and Iona Preparatory will represent the archdiocese in the Battle for the Bridge matching Catholic high school football teams from New York and New Jersey at MetLife Stadium in East … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/11/19

Moran Brothers Share Historic Major League Moment

Iona Preparatory School graduates Brian and Colin Moran shared a historic moment. When Brian pitched to his younger brother Colin Sept. 3, it was the first time brothers met in a pitcher-batter … more

9/11/19

HAPPY HOMECOMING—New York Mets second baseman Joe Panik stands ready for a pitch at the plate at Citi Field. The Hopewell Junction resident joined the Mets Aug. 9 and hit .343 in his first 11 games.

Panik, a St. John’s All-American, Back in Queens for Mets’ Playoff Push

Joe Panik and his wife Brittany hosted a family summer barbecue at their Hopewell Junction home Aug. 19. It’s how they can enjoy an off day now with Joe commuting to work as a member of the New … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/3/19

DINNER COMPANIONS—Felipe, right, sits outside Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan as he visits with two volunteers from Catholic NYC’s homeless outreach mission, Sheyla Curtis and Dan McGarry, who brought him dinner Aug. 21. An endeavor of the archdiocesan Young Adult Outreach Office, the group gathers monthly at Grand Central’s main concourse to seek out those in need.

Young Adults Bring Pizza and Their Presence to People on Streets

A group of Catholic young adults gathered at the central clock inside Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan last Wednesday evening not to catch a train but to exit the station on foot, in twos and … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/28/19

STREAMING TO SUCCESS—Computer technology teacher Jennifer Vespucci works with students in the STREAM Center of St. Patrick’s School in Yorktown Heights in January 2018. The scores of students in archdiocesan schools jumped 4.1 percent in the New York state standardized math exam this year.

Interim Superintendent ‘Delighted’ by Rise In State Scores for Catholic Schools

As students return to class next week, their academic progress has already helped Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York score high marks on an important test. Overall results of the 2019 … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/28/19

CROWNING GLORY—Sarah Lawrence, of St. Clare parish on Staten Island, is all smiles after being crowned Miss New York Outstanding Teen 2019 June 8 at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill.

Miss New York Outstanding Teen Is Alumna Of Staten Island Catholic Schools

Newly crowned Miss New York Outstanding Teen Sarah Lawrence, 17, was a carefree 13-year-old slipping into a dress for a school dance at St. Clare School on Staten Island when signs of her scoliosis … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/28/19

CONECTANDOSE—El superintendente interino de escuelas Michael Deegan visita a estudiantes en la escuela St. Anthony en Nanuet en abril.

‘Trabajo, Juego, Oración’ Conduce a Un Año Escolar Exitoso, Dice El Superintendente Interino

El superintendente interino de escuelas Michael J. Deegan y sus colegas están ansiosos y entusiasmados de dar la bienvenida a los maestros de escuela, padres y estudiantes al año escolar 2019-2020, … more

Por CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/28/19

Members of the congregation pray prior to the start of the Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 7.

Midweek Young Adult Masses Build Community in Bustling City

Sitting in a pew at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Aug. 7, William Manning was absorbing all that happens at a Young Adult Mass each month. “I love to belong to a community of believers than to just … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19

Parishioners sit in the St. Francis Prayer Garden, one of two new outdoor shrines blessed and dedicated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Shrub Oak Aug. 11. The garden is a project of the parish’s Portiuncula Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.

New Shrines in Shrub Oak

St. Francis Prayer Garden, one of two new outdoor shrines, was blessed and dedicated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Shrub Oak Aug. 11. The garden is a project of the parish’s Portiuncula … more

8/14/19

Linda Ballew, a kindergarten teacher at Blessed Sacrament School on Staten Island, unpacks boxes of school supplies as she sets up her classroom for the new school year.

Teachers Offer Tips to Equip Students Heading Back to School

Catholic school teachers told CNY it’s important for students to be prepared for the new school year because the first few weeks will set the tone for the entire year. Students should be … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19

Interim Superintendent of Schools Michael Deegan visits students at St. Anthony School in Nanuet in April.

‘Work, Play, Prayer’ Requisites for a Successful School Year, Says Interim Superintendent

Interim Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan and his colleagues are eager and excited to welcome teachers, parents and students for the 2019-2020 school year, and Deegan recently summed up … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 8/14/19

Coleman Catholic High School in Ulster County Closing Aug. 30

John A. Coleman Catholic High School will close Aug. 30, school officials announced Aug. 1. Coleman Catholic, which served students in grades nine through 12, graduated 35 of its 105 students in … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/14/19