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IN HEAVENLY PEACE—A Nativity scene made of sand and the Christmas tree decorate St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 10.
Christmas Spirit in the Air as Vatican Unveils Nativity Scene, Tree
The annual unveiling of the Vatican’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people’s hearts as winter approached. more
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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3.
High Court Won’t Hear States’ Appeals Over Defunding Planned Parenthood
Pro-life leaders said they were disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court declined Dec. 10 to hear appeals from Kansas and Louisiana on lower court rulings that have stopped the states from blocking Medicaid funds going to Planned Parenthood. more
A police officer stands next to a body at the scene of a shooting Dec. 11 at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas, Brazil.
Shooting in Brazilian Cathedral Leaves Five Dead, Four Injured
A gunman opened fire inside a Brazilian church, killing four people and injuring four others before turning the gun on himself, police said. more
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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Things from God in Prayer, Pope Says
No one should be afraid to turn to God with prayer, especially in times of great doubt, suffering and need, Pope Francis said. more
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As U.N. Declaration Hits 70, Push to Include ‘New’ Rights Called Troubling
Seventy years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was lauded Dec. 4 as a seminal, yet imperfect achievement of the nascent United Nations. Speakers at a panel honored the foresight of the declaration’s fram more
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Feast of Immaculate Conception Does Not Get Weekend Dispensation
Just last year, Catholics were required to attend separate Masses two days in a row for the Sunday obligation and Monday’s Christmas Mass. Now, they have a similar opportunity this year with the feast of the Immaculate Conception falling on a Saturday—Dec. 8. more
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New York Parishes Joining National Night of Prayer for Life Dec. 8-9
Parishioners in the Archdiocese of New York are invited to join in praying for the sanctity of all human life on the National Night of Prayer for Life, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9. Parishes in New … more
Bishops and priests from France, top, concelebrate the 7 a.m. Mass with Cardinal Dolan Nov. 27 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Among them was Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit, standing to the right of the cardinal at the end of the altar near a candle and a pillar. Also concelebrating, at far right, were Msgr. Robert Ritchie, cathedral rector, by candle, and Father Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and chancellor of the archdiocese. The French delegation was in the United States to study interreligious dialogue, particularly the friendship between the Jewish and Catholic communities, Cardinal Dolan explained to the faithful assembled for the liturgy.
French Delegation
Cardinal Dolan leads conference participants in the Angelus in the seminary chapel.
Family Life Conference Marks 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”), Pope St. Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical on married life and procreation, is winning a new audience among young people who strive to live the Catholic vision of … more
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Students of the parish school and religious education program read the prayers of the faithful; at the microphone is Ariela Fuentes, 9.
Advent Season Begins
Cardinal Dolan celebrated a vigil Mass in English and Spanish Dec. 1 during his visit to Our Lady of Good Counsel parish on Staten Island. more
Dr. Timothy McNiff, superintendent of schools for the archdiocese, leads a discussion in a sixth-grade classroom at St. Charles School on Staten Island in January 2016, where students were using Google Chromebook laptops. On the far side of the classroom were the New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia; Father Louis Jerome, pastor of St. Charles parish; Zoilita Herrera, regional superintendent for Staten Island Catholic schools; then-New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña; and J.C. Kiernan, principal of St. Charles.
Dr. Timothy McNiff to Retire as Superintendent of Schools in April
Dr. Timothy J. McNiff is retiring as superintendent of schools of the archdiocese in April. After serving in that capacity for the past decade, Dr. McNiff cited his desire to return to his … more
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Father Joseph LaMorte, left, is installed as the archdiocese’s vicar general and chancellor by Cardinal Dolan Dec. 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan. Msgr. Douglas Mathers, a vice chancellor of the archdiocese and pastor of St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of Peace parish, is at center. Employees of the archdiocese, who serve at the New York Catholic Center, attended the morning prayer service which the cardinal led. “Everybody in the building, everybody in my former parish (St. Gregory Barbarigo parish, Garnerville) has been very, very accommodating and welcoming,” Father LaMorte said in remarks. “I’m very happy to be here” and “excited to start,” he added of the ministry in administration, and an objective, “continuing the good.” He thanked Cardinal Dolan for his trust and confidence and assured all assembled, “I promise I’ll do my best.” Father LaMorte had been pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo since 2010. Before that, he served for 21 years at Holy Trinity parish in Poughkeepsie, including as pastor, 1993-2010. He has been chairman of the archdiocesan Presbyteral Council for the past decade and served for 40 years as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, retiring in 2012 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Vicar General and Chancellor
Father Joseph LaMorte was installed as the archdiocese’s vicar general and chancellor by Cardinal Dolan Dec. 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Manhattan. Employees of the archdiocese, who … more
Members of the archdiocesan Ladies of Charity prepare Gifts of Comfort packages Nov. 15 at St. Joseph’s parish in Bronxville. The Staten Island chapter of the Ladies of Charity began the program in March. So far nearly 80 Gifts of Comfort packages have been prepared and given to the homebound and residents of nursing homes in the archdiocese. The Westchester chapter of Ladies of Charity hosted the Bronxville volunteer work gathering.
Ladies of Charity Pack ‘Gifts of Comfort,’ Prayers for Homebound
At St. Joseph’s parish in Bronxville, members of the archdiocesan Ladies of Charity gathered in the rectory basement to prepare 20 gift packages, each including a handmade lap robe, a box of … more
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About 350 people attended the Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan to conclude the 150th anniversary festivities of St. Joseph’s parish in Kingston Nov. 17.
With 150 Years of Rich History, St. Joseph’s in Kingston Looks to Grow
St. Joseph’s parish is a slice of Kingston’s rich history. The church building dates back to 1832, and the parish just completed its 150-year celebration with a Mass offered by Cardinal Dolan … more
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Teens and adults learn a song and dance being taught by keynote speaker ValLimar Jansen.
Pallottine Teenage Federation Conference Inspiring for All
Veronica Keene is ready to make 2019 the best year ever for the Pallottine Teenage Federation after an inspiring weekend closed out 2018. The president of the Pallottine Teenage Federation was … more
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President George H.W. Bush addresses the 110th Convention of the Knights of Columbus at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan in early August 1992. Beside him is Cardinal John O’Connor.
President George H.W. Bush, 94, Recalled for Faith, Support for Life
When President George H.W. Bush was running for re-election in 1992, he told Catholic News Service that he believed that a strong religious faith could provide “an extra shot of strength when you need it.” more
Pope Francis Expresses Condolences for Death of Former President Bush
Pope Francis expressed his condolences for the death of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush. more
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Prince Charles Says Iraqi Dominican’s Story Shows ‘Power of Faith’
The heir to the British throne spoke of how he was deeply moved by the testimony of an Iraqi sister who fled Islamic State militants but has returned to the Ninevah Plain to help re-establish the Christian presence. more
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Pope Leads Prayers for Peace in ‘Tormented’ Syria
Leading thousands of pilgrims in prayer, Pope Francis lit a candle in remembrance of the people of Syria, especially innocent children tormented by the country’s eight-year conflict. more
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Pope Francis places an Advent candle during the Angelus prayer led from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 2. The pope lit the candle as he launched the Christmas campaign, “Candles for Peace in Syria,” an initiative of Aid to the Church in Need.
Advent Is Time of Vigilance and Prayer, Pope Says
Christians can turn Christmas into a “pagan” or “mundane” holiday by focusing on the gifts and the tree rather than on the birth of Jesus and His promise to come again, Pope Francis said. more
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