Catholic New York

Father Vladimir Chripko, C.O., pastor of St. Paul-St. Ann parish and provost of the New York Oratory of St. Philip Neri, distributes Communion at a Mass celebrating the reopening of the renovated St. Paul’s Church in Congers Aug. 8. Father Chripko also went outside to distribute the Eucharist to the 50 people celebrating the Mass outdoors as only 150 parishioners were permitted in the 1,200-seat church due to social distancing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Beautiful’ St. Paul’s Church in Congers Reopens After Major Renovations

The parish community of St. Paul-St. Ann celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated St. Paul’s Church in Congers Aug. 8 with a Mass and blessing offered by Msgr. Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the archdiocese. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 8/12/20

Aug. 2 Live-streamed Organ and Trumpet Recital From the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral

A live-streamed organ and trumpet recital featuring Jared Lamenzo, organist and director of music at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Manhattan, and virtuoso trumpet player Angela Gosse will be played from the basilica Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2:30 p.m. Lamenzo will play the basilica’s 1868 Henry Erben pipe organ. more

8/1/20

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, founded in 1895, merged with St. Joan of Arc in Sloatsburg in 2015 as part of the Making All Things New pastoral planning initiative.

Marking 125 Years

Cardinal Dolan offered Mass July 19 to mark the 125th anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tuxedo. The church, founded in 1895, merged with St. Joan of Arc in Sloatsburg in 2015 as part … more

7/29/20

IN CHURCH—Father Pichardo greets parishioners Freddy and Veronica Baide and their daughter Katie after a Mass last December at St. Mary-St. Peter parish in Kingston.

Priest From Dominican Republic Serving Hispanics in Ulster, Dutchess Parishes

At St. Mary-St. Peter parish in Kingston, Father Nelson Pichardo serves as a spiritual and sacramental guide to a growing number of Hispanic families in parishes in Ulster and Dutchess counties. He … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/29/20

Cardinal Dolan greets parishioners at St. Anastasia Church in Harriman where he made a surprise visit to celebrate Mass Saturday, June 20.

Good Beginning

Cardinal Dolan greeted parishioners at St. Anastasia Church in Harriman where he made a surprise visit to celebrate Mass Saturday, June 20. The Vigil Mass was the first one offered at the parish … more

7/15/20

Cardinal Dolan greets 14-year-old Isabella Munoz after celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s School gymnasium in Haverstraw June 27. Isabella underwent a heart transplant two years ago, and the cardinal regularly visited her and prayed with the family in the hospital.

Haverstraw Visit

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s School gymnasium in Haverstraw June 27. more

7/15/20

The two newly ordained priests, Father Luis Silva and Father Roland Pereira, M.Id., receive the applause of the congregation at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Ordination of Two Priests Was ‘Like a Booster Shot’ for the Archdiocese, Cardinal Says

With coronavirus protocols in place, Cardinal Dolan ordained two men to the priesthood—one for the Archdiocese of New York, the other for the Idente Missionaries—June 26 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/27/20

Two Priests Ordained at Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral

Cardinal Dolan ordained two priests at a Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral this morning (June 26). The newly ordained are Father Luis Silva, who was ordained for the Archdiocese of New York, and Father Roland Pereira, M.Id., who was ordained for the Idente Missionaries. The Mass of Ordination was delayed for more than a month because of the coronavirus pandemic. more

6/26/20

Parishioners kneel in prayer at Annunciation Church in Crestwood June 14. The parish celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), which coincided with its first Sunday Masses since March and an outdoor Eucharistic procession following the noon Mass.

Church Doors in Crestwood Reopen for Corpus Christi Celebration, Eucharistic Procession

Church doors in the Hudson Valley reopened in time for parishioners of Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with a Eucharistic … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/17/20

Sheen Center Suspends Programming Through End of March; Other Closings and Postponements Announced in Archdiocese

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan has suspended programming and will be closed to the public through the end of the month due to the health crisis caused by the spread of the coronavirus, the center announced. more

3/13/20

Cardinal Dolan celebrates Mass for the 125th anniversary of The Church of the Magdalene in Pocantico Hills Nov. 23. Flanking the cardinal are Msgr. Joseph Reynolds, a weekend assistant, and Father John Vigilanti, the parish administrator.

The Church of the Magdalene: A ‘Hidden Gem’ in Pocantico Hills

The Church of the Magdalene parish may be just what parish council president David Impastato told CNY: “A hidden gem.” “It’s a wonderful community of people,” said … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/29/20

Father Stephen Norton, pastor of St. Benedict parish in the Bronx, preaches at Mass on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jan. 26, which will now also be known as “Sunday of the Word of God,” as declared by Pope Francis. Father Norton is proud of the parish’s Bible Study Program, which he said is in keeping with the pope’s declaration.

Bible Study at Bronx Parish Reflects ‘Word of God’ Sunday

L ast Sunday was the first “Sunday of the Word of God,” as declared by Pope Francis last September. Each year the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time will now be recognized as such, for the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/29/20

Bishop Colacicco anoints the new altar with holy chrism. To his left is Deacon Christopher Merenda, a permanent deacon of the parish.

In Focus

Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving Jan. 5 at St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction where he also consecrated the new altar and blessed the ambo and baptismal … more

1/16/20

Cardinal Dolan examines one of five broken stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Stone Church in Yorktown Heights Jan. 11.

Cardinal’s Presence Reassures Yorktown Heights Parish After Vandalism

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights Jan. 11, a week after the parish’s old stone church was vandalized. “It was a blessed surprise,” … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/15/20

Cardinal Dolan greets parishioners during a Mass Dec. 15 to close the 125th anniversary of St. Joseph parish in Spring Valley.

Spring Valley Parish Celebrates 125 Years of Commitment

At St. Joseph Church in Spring Valley, the yearlong theme in commemorating the parish’s 125th anniversary was, “We Have Come This Far by Faith.” A number of celebratory and … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/15/20

Muchos de los fieles ondearon banderas de le Republica Dominicana.

Fieles Dominicanos Honran a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia en Misa de la Catedral

Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia es un símbolo de unidad y un ejemplo de fe inquebrantable para la República Dominicana y su gente, dijo el obispo auxiliar Carlos Tomás … more

POR SÓCRATES PALMER Jr. | 1/15/20

IN GOOD HANDS—A banner representing the Altagracia Committee of St. Augustine-Our Lady of Victory parish in the Bronx is carried in the opening procession of the Jan. 12 Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral honoring the patroness of the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Faithful Honor Our Lady of Altagracia at Cathedral Mass

Our Lady of Altagracia is a symbol of unity and an example of unwavering faith for the Dominican Republic and its people, said Auxiliary Bishop Carlos Tomás Morel Diplan of the Archdiocese of … more

By SOCRATES PALMER Jr. | 1/15/20

Franciscans to Leave Upper West Side Parish

The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province are withdrawing from Holy Name of Jesus-St. Gregory the Great parish on West 96th Street in Manhattan, where they have served since … more

1/15/20

Decree Issued for Church of St. Mary on Staten Island

The church of St. Mary on Staten Island, which was part of the parish of St. Joseph and St. Mary Immaculate, has been relegated as no longer a sacred site for worship. A decree was issued Jan. … more

1/15/20

The Seton Parish Center will open to the public after renovations are completed to the building, which once served as a convent for the Sisters of Charity.

Shrub Oak Parish Renovates Former Convent Into Parish Center

Cardinal Dolan blessed the new Seton Parish Center after celebrating Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Shrub Oak Jan. 12. The 5,200-square-foot, two-story parish center, until recently a … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/15/20