Catholic New York

Seven Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese to Close at End of Academic Year

The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York Feb. 4 announced seven Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York will cease operations at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year in June. more

2/4/19

Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of New York

The following activities will take place at Catholic elementary schools in the archdiocese during National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 27-Feb. 2. more

1/18/19

Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta, of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, celebrated the annual Our Lady of Altagracia Mass Jan. 13 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. An image of Our Lady of Altagracia, above, is carried during the entrance procession.

Dominicans Celebrate Their Spiritual Mother at Cathedral Mass

With jubilance, reverence and faith, more than 1,200 Latino faithful, most originally from the Dominican Republic, celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, the protectress of the small … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 1/16/19

Cristo de Esquipulas

El Cristo de Esquipulas es una imagen de Jesús crucificado, venerado por millones de fieles centroamericanos. La imagen original se encuentra en la Basílica de Esquipulas en Guatemala. more

1/16/19

Oral History About Dominican Sisters of Hope at Mount St. Mary

Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh will sponsor a presentation on “Lives of Service and Joy: An Oral History of the Dominican Sisters of Hope,” Thursday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. The talk by James … more

1/16/19

Food and beverages are available for parishioners to enjoy while chatting with friends in the parish center following Sunday Masses each week.

Our Lady of Sorrows Builds Community One Person at a Time

The parish council at Our Lady of Sorrows outlined its plan for 2019 at its meeting before Christmas to continue strengthening its parish community by building 1-on-1 relationships for … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 1/2/19

Cardinal Dolan, center, celebrates Mass to mark the 50th anniversary of Holy Cross Church in Middletown Dec. 15. Joining the cardinal on the altar are, from left, Edmund Lazzari, a candidate for the permanent diaconate; Father Michael Cedro, pastor of Holy Cross; Auxiliary Bishop Dominick Lagonegro; and Deacon Barney Kahn.

Golden Jubilee

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass to mark the 50th anniversary of Holy Cross Church in Middletown Dec. 15. more

12/19/18

Altar servers gather with Cardinal Dolan and their pastor, Father George Oonnoonny, back left, after a Mass commemorating the 175th anniversary of St. Patrick’s, Verplanck.

St. Patrick’s, at 175, Is a Spiritual Beacon in Verplanck

Devoted priests and parishioners of St. Patrick’s in Verplanck, at its founding 175th years ago, crossed a river on foot across the ice in the winter and by boat in the summer just to get to the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 12/19/18

A relic of St. Lucy was venerated by the congregation.

Feast of St. Lucy

St. Lucy, patron of the blind and visually impaired, is remembered on her Dec. 13 feast during a Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan. The liturgy was sponsored by Xavier Society for the … more

12/19/18

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

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 12/5/18

Father Kent Wilson greets parishioners after the Mass.

Close-Knit Parish in Amenia Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Rosanna Hamm, a lifelong parishioner of Immaculate Conception-St. Anthony parish in Amenia, was born in the Dutchess County town and baptized at the parish in 1951. “I was an infant; my … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 11/21/18

Joining Auxiliary Bishop John O’Hara, third from left, and Msgr. Peter Finn, administrator of Blessed Sacrament parish, along with eighth-graders from Blessed Sacrament School, were Martin Susz, director of energy management for the archdiocese, far left, and New York State Assembly member Michael Cusick.

Pilot Renewable Energy Program in Five Parishes Good for Environment, Finances

The Archdiocese of New York and five of its parishes—three on Staten Island and two in Yonkers—are working cooperatively with Con Edison Solutions on a renewable energy pilot program featuring … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/7/18

St. Catharine of Alexandria parish in Blauvelt just concluded its 150th anniversary.

No Shortage of Willing Volunteers at 150-Year-Old Blauvelt Parish

Msgr. Francis McAree considers it a blessing to serve as pastor of St. Catharine of Alexandria parish in Blauvelt for the past five years. “They are eager to help. If I had to ask, I didn’t … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 11/7/18

Bishop Jenik Steps Aside From Ministry After Abuse Allegation

An allegation of abuse made against Auxiliary Bishop John Jenik has been found credible and substantiated by the independent Lay Review Board. The bishop has denied the “allegation of inappropriate behavior” made by a single victim based on alleged incidents that took place decades ago. more

11/1/18

Father Daniel O’Hare, parish administrator of Holy Name of Mary-Assumption, plants a tree following Mass.

Holy Name of Mary in Montgomery Nurtures ‘Like a Second Family’ for 150 Years

Patricia Imbriani has been attending Mass at Holy Name of Mary in Montgomery for 49 years and understands what makes the 150-year-old church special. “It’s like a home. You feel like you … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/25/18

A crowd gathers for Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan in the Crypt Church.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage To National Shrine in D.C.

For the third time, pilgrims from the Archdiocese of New York, this time 300 of them, traveled along with Cardinal Dolan to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6. In Mary’s House, there are more than 70 chapels and oratories relating to the Blessed Mother and peoples from around the world. more

10/10/18

Sister Bette Ann Jaster, O.P., tosses seeds into the air at Mariandale following a Sept. 28 press conference in which the Dominican Sisters of Hope announced a conservation easement to prevent future development of 34 of the 61 acres on their Ossining property.

Dominican Sisters of Hope Preserve Much Of Mariandale From Development

The Dominican Sisters of Hope have agreed to a conservation easement that will preserve 34 of their 61 acres of land along the Hudson River in Ossining from future development. The sisters made … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 10/10/18

Cardinal Dolan blesses the new St. Mary’s parish center in Washingtonville Sept. 7. The 7,000-square-foot center has 10 classrooms for religious education and parish offices.

Washingtonville Faithful Welcome New Parish Center

Cardinal Dolan blessed St. Mary’s new, 7,000-square-foot parish center in Washingtonville Sept. 7. “It was terrific. It could not have gone smoother,” Father Jeffrey Maurer, pastor of St. … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/12/18

Father Barrios, who was born and raised in Cuba, receives the offertory gifts.

Cathedral Celebration

Our Lady of Caridad del Cobre, patroness of Cuba, was honored at a Spanish-language Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 9. Father Julio Barrios, chaplain and teacher at DePaul Catholic High … more

9/12/18

Cardinal Dolan addresses congregants at the historic St. Peter’s Church in lower Manhattan during the Vigil Mass he celebrated Sept. 8. To the cardinal’s right, in green chasuble, is Father Jarlath Quinn, pastor of St. Peter and Our Lady of the Rosary parish, who was a concelebrant.

St. Peter’s Honors Past, Highlights Future After 9/11

St. Peter’s Church on Barclay Street “isn’t just about the past, it’s about the present and it’s about a future,” Cardinal Dolan said at the Vigil Mass he celebrated there Sept. 8, the … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 9/12/18