Editorial / Opinion | Catholic New York

Pope’s Apology

I was appalled to read the editorial titled Pope’s Penitential Pilgrimage (CNY, July 28). The pilgrimage of Pope Francis from Rome to Canada at age 85, to apologize and beg forgiveness to … more

8/10/22

Eucharistic Revival Begins Sunday

The three-year National Eucharistic Revival will launch in parishes of the archdiocese with Corpus Christi processions on Sunday, June 19, the day that’s observed as the Solemnity of the Most Holy … more

6/15/22

El Diablo Sigue Actuando Actualmente

El papa Francisco, en múltiples ocasiones, se ha referido a la realidad y actuación del demonio en nuestro tiempo (Cf., Ángelus del 19 de julio de 2020; Audiencia General del miércoles 1 de mayo … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 10/19/22

‘Healing Remedy’

Re: the letter of Frank and Terry Del Campo (CNY, June 2). In these most difficult times it is easy to point the finger and accuse others of wrong, as did Adam toward Eve and Eve toward the … more

6/15/22

Good News for All

What a horrendous shock to read in this week's edition of CNY that this excellent and most important publication is being "killed." I echo all the comments written by other frustrated, annoyed and … more

6/15/22

Why Vatican II Was Necessary

Writing my new book, “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II” (Basic Books), afforded me the welcome opportunity to dig into the Council’s 16 texts and the many fine commentaries … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 10/19/22

From the Beginning

I think we are all disappointed to hear about Catholic New York. The first issue had stories about my ordination class almost 41 years ago. The paper has been a part of my entire priesthood. It is … more

6/15/22

Solid Gold

I read something long ago that always comes back to me at this time of year. It was a comment by an author; I don’t recall which one, but it might have been the English novelist and poet Thomas … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 10/19/22

‘Shared Spiritual Community’

I have enjoyed reading Catholic New York. The focus on our shared spiritual community in a printed communication brings solace and inspiration. I do hope the closure is reconsidered. I hope a group … more

6/15/22

In St. Scalabrini’s Footsteps

The Catholic New York office at the New York Catholic Center is a short walk from the Center for Migration Studies of New York on East 60th Street near the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. I have not made … more

By JOHN WOODS | 10/19/22

A Gift for Two

I have never before, in my 83 years, written to a newspaper. I am so disappointed that you will not be publishing Catholic New York after this year. So sad—I have looked forward to and enjoyed … more

6/15/22

Vatican II at 60

The Second Vatican Council, convened by Pope John XXIII to address the role of the Church in the modern world, was an epic event when it opened Oct. 11, 1962. It came at the start of an era that … more

10/19/22

El Espíritu Santo También Está con Nosotros Ahora

Una de las ventajas de esta radiante temporada de Pascua son nuestras lecturas bíblicas en la Misa de los Hechos de los … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 6/15/22

¿Posesión Demoniaca o Enfermedad Psiquiátrica?

Los evangelios sinópticos no dejan la menor duda que Jesús actuó como un “exorcista” expulsando demonios con … more

Por PADRE LORENZO ATO | 8/24/22

My Parish, My Home

Gathering newspapers one evening for recycling, I came upon an article I had saved to read when I had … more

By CLAUDIA McDONNELL | 8/24/22

Treating Our Bodies With Reverence

Don’t you just hate to see August coming to an end? Our schoolkids—and even our teachers —sure do, … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/24/22

On the Ever-accelerating Passage of Time

In one of his Blackford Oakes novels, William F. Buckley Jr. had a character crack a Wagnerian joke along these lines: What is “Siegfried”? “Siegfried” … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 8/24/22

Calling Mr. Schiff

Advertising has rightfully played an important role in Catholic New York’s operations from the beginning. A wall in my office at the New York … more

By JOHN WOODS | 8/24/22

Giving Thanks for Families Who Eat Together

With a wooden ladle in one hand and her plastic recipe card in the other, Mrs. J. made her way from the kitchen stove to the hall corridor. She elbowed open the door leading to their finished … more

By FATHER BOB PAGLIARI, C.Ss.R., Ph.D. | 10/31/22

Tratar Nuestros Cuerpos con Reverencia

No odias ver que agosto llega a su fin? Nuestros escolares, e incluso nuestros maestros, seguramente lo harán, ya que comienzan a preparar las mochilas para regresar a la escuela. Aquellos de … more

POR CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 8/24/22