Catholic New York

Flores y una imagen de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia adornan los escalones del altar en la Catedral de San Patricio el 17 de enero durante la misa anual honrando María bajo su título de patrona de la República Dominicana.

Fiestas Más Sencillas, la Misma Fe en la Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

En la Catedral de San Patricio para la misa anual de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, el obispo auxiliar retirado Octavio Cisneros, de la Diócesis de Brooklyn, dijo a los fieles que … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/27/21

THREE GENERATIONS—Consuelo Rosa, foreground, and her daughter Yanely Polanco Rosa were present at the annual Our Lady of Altagracia Mass Jan. 17 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. On Ms. Polanco Rosa’s lap is her daughter Emma, 3. The family members were part of an estimated congregation of 300. The principal celebrant and homilist was retired Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Our Lady of Altagracia is the patroness of the Dominican Republic.

Simpler Festivities, Same Faith at Our Lady of Altagracia Mass

At St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the annual Our Lady of Altagracia Mass, retired Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros of the Diocese of Brooklyn told the faithful to always remember the importance … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/27/21

A group gathers to listen to the bells ring at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dec. 30 to remember the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States.

Church Bells Across Archdiocese Remember Covid-19 Toll

Churches bells from Staten Island to Saugerties—and beyond—pealed at noon Dec. 30 to remember and honor the 341,000 people who have died in the United States from Covid-19 this … more

BY ARMANDO MACHADO AND DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/30/20

Manhattan Pastor Steps Aside After Assault Allegation

Father George W. Rutler has stepped aside from his duties as pastor of St. Michael the Archangel parish in Manhattan after a security guard at the West 34th Street church alleged … more

12/16/20

National Night of Prayer for Life Observed in Parishes Dec. 8-9

Parishes in the Archdiocese of New York will join to pray for the sanctity of all human life on the National Night of Prayer for Life, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8-9. New Yorkers will unite with … more

12/2/20

Parishes May Celebrate First Christmas Mass Earlier This Year

A letter to priests in the archdiocese about the scheduling of Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day said Cardinal Dolan has given parishes permission for 2020 to celebrate the first Mass of … more

By JOHN WOODS | 12/2/20

NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA PROVIDENCIA—El obispo auxiliar Edmund Whalen celebra la 40ª misa anual de Nuestra Señora de la Providencia el 15 de noviembre en la Catedral de San Patricio. En el santuario hay una estatua de Nuestra Señora de la Providencia entre las banderas de Puerto Rico y los Estados Unidos. Nuestra Señora de la Providencia es la patrona de Puerto Rico.

Misa de Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Celebra a la Virgen María y a Puerto Rico

En la 40ª misa anual de Nuestra Señora de la Providencia en la Catedral de San Patricio, el obispo auxiliar Edmund Whalen dijo a los fieles: “Debemos dar de nosotros mismos en … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/19/20

HER PRIDE SHOWS—A woman among the faithful wears a Puerto Rican flag face mask during the 40th annual Our Lady of Providence Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen served as principal celebrant and homilist of the Nov. 15 Spanish-language Mass, which was livestreamed via the cathedral website. Our Lady of Providence is the patroness of Puerto Rico.

Our Lady of Providence Mass Celebrates Mary, Puerto Rico

At the 40th annual Our Lady of Providence Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen told the faithful, “We must give of ourselves in our daily life. Such is the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/18/20

Students from Good Shepherd School join in the prayers.

Prayer Life Amid Pandemic Is Focus of Holy Hour With Students

In an archdiocesan Holy Hour this month, students from Good Shepherd School in Manhattan joined Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen to pray for the nation, the world and people suffering from the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/18/20

Patrona del Ecuador

El cardenal Dolan y otros miembros del clero oran en silencio ante una estatua de Nuestra Señora de El Cisne en la Catedral de San Patricio del 27 de septiembre durante la misa anual celebrada … more

10/7/20

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