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Gathered in Baltimore for their fall general assembly Nov. 14-17, the bishops elected new leadership, heard about the crisis in Ukraine and what’s facing migrants at the U.S. southern border. more
The first step of Pope Francis' "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada involved him returning two pairs of children's moccasins. The little shoes were not among the Indigenous artifacts held in the … more
At a Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral prayed in solidarity with persecuted Christians throughout the world, Cardinal Dolan offered a special welcome to representatives of two organizations, the … more
Catholic schools across the archdiocese participated in a student-driven Day of Prayer for Ukraine March 28. The initiative began with the suggestion of eighth-grader Kevin Corraj of St. … more
At Our Lady of Pity parish on Staten Island, about 100 Catholics attended the Staten Island Deanery’s Synod three-hour listening session April 2. “I’m here to learn more about … more
Giovanni Gauzza’s plans changed and resulted in a spiritual uplifting experience as the 16-year-old parishioner of St. Martin de Porres in Poughkeepsie was one of about 160 people from the … more
The Saturday Synod session at Our Saviour Church on Park Avenue began at 10 a.m. April 2 with a dignified prayer service before the Blessed Sacrament, then convened in the parish hall below the … more
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine now enters its six month, CNEWA’s Msgr. Peter Vaccari has authorized the release of $2,805,567 in funds—totaling more than $5.5 million in emergency … more
Cameron Young came up one stroke short of winning a PGA major. The Fordham Prep graduate shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the British Open on July 17 to finish at 19-under par for the four-day … more
Catholic Near East Welfare Association has received an emergency grant of $500,000 from the Koch Foundation to support the papal agency’s campaign to assist Ukrainians devastated by … more
Many New Yorkers planning to travel to World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 met last week with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat to receive information about the international gathering led by Pope Francis … more
Pope Francis’ September visit to Kazakhstan will mostly focus on a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, but it will also include a Mass and meeting with Catholics in this Muslim-majority nation. more
St. Patrick’s Cathedral housed a dual Filipino celebration June 1 with a Solemn Pontifical Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of the San Lorenzo Ruiz movement in the United States as well as the … more
The brutal and senseless attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria yesterday is another in a growing number of attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Yesterday’s attack was especially horrific, as at least 50 worshippers were slaughtered merely for gathering to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost, traditionally recognized as the “birthday of the Church.” more
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, in his homily during the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, alluded that today’s migrants are coming to the United States with the same challenges, aspirations and dreams of Italian immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. more
The Archdiocese of New York and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia offered a Panakhyda (service for the deceased) for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine June 11 at St. … more
Following is a statement from Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference, on Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signing of a series of abortion-related measures, as well as one aimed at pro-life pregnancy centers: more
The relics of St. Bernadette, touring the United States for the first time, will bring “the grace of Lourdes to parishes across the country,” said coordinators of the tour. The tour will … more
Las reliquias de santa Bernardita, recorriendo por primera vez los Estados Unidos, llevarán “la gracia de Lourdes a las parroquias de todo el país”, dijeron los … more
Dentro de una repleta Catedral de San Patricio, un cardenal de Perú celebró la misa anual arquidiocesana de Nueva York en honor a Nuestro Señor de los Milagros, una celebración de fe de mucha … more
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