Catholic New York

Judiciary Committee Votes to Send Judge Barrett Nomination to Full Senate

The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court will now go to the full Senate for a confirmation vote, which is expected to take place late Oct. 26. Only 51 one votes are needed for confirmation. more

10/22/20

HHS Ensures Hospital Patients Have Access to Spiritual Care Amid Pandemic

The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Religious Liberty praised the Department of Health and Human Services for resolving discrimination complaints over two hospitals’ refusal to let patients have access to the sacraments of baptism and the anointing of the sick during the Covid-19 pandemic. more

10/22/20

Restriction or Repression

I totally agree with Archbishop Cordileone of San Francisco that the restrictions were put in place to repress basic religious freedom (CNY, Sept. 24). “Whoever saves his life will lose it, and … more

10/22/20

Scouting’s Highest Rank

To set things straight, the article about Boy Scout Anthony Decina (CNY, Oct. 8) contained an error. The Eagle Award is not a merit badge. Requiring significant effort, it is the highest rank a scout … more

10/22/20

Líderes del Ministerio Hispano Planean Respuestas Pastorales al V Encuentro

Líderes del Ministerio Hispano de la arquidiócesis se unieron a un evento virtual diocesano en servicio a nivel nacional diseñado para completar el proceso del V Encuentro. El evento final ha … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 10/22/20

Sister Mary Anne Duva, P.B.V.M.

Sister Mary Anne Duva, P.B.V.M., who taught at several schools in the archdiocese, died Oct. 7 at Sapphire Nursing Home in Newburgh. She was 89. Sister Mary Anne taught at Mount St. Joseph Academy … more

10/22/20

Sister Frances Devine, S.C.

Sister Frances Devine, S.C., who served for 18 years at Cathedral High School in Manhattan, died Oct. 5 at Cabrini of Westchester in Dobbs Ferry. She was 102. Sister Frances served at Cathedral as … more

10/22/20

Sister Jeanne Marie Harla, C.R.

Sister Jeanne Marie Harla, C.R., assistant general for the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection for 10 years, died Oct. 1. She was 84.Sister Jeanne Marie had served as assistant general in … more

10/22/20

George J. Habernig III

George J. Habernig III, who served as a freelance photographer for Catholic New York for many years, died Oct. 7 at Northern Duchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. He was 72. Born in Newburgh, he was a … more

10/22/20

Deacon Mark Czerwinski

Deacon Mark Czerwinski, who served at St. Paul-St. Ann parish in Congers, died Oct. 11. He was 58. Deacon Czerwinski had been assigned to St. Paul’s since his ordination to the permanent … more

10/22/20

Sister Mary Edward Loftus, I.H.M.

Sister Mary Edward Loftus, I.H.M., who served as assistant principal of St. Ann School in Manhattan, died Oct. 5 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 88. Sister Mary Edward was … more

10/22/20

Sister Patricia O’Brien, I.H.M.

Sister Patricia O’Brien, I.H.M., who taught at Holy Trinity Elementary School in Poughkeepsie for six years, died Oct. 14 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 91. Sister … more

10/22/20

Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, O.A.R.

Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, O.A.R., who celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart parish in Suffern and went on to serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, suffered from severely poor vision … more

10/22/20

Señor De Los Milagros

La misa anual de la Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros fue ofrecido el 18 de octubre en la cathedral de San Patricio. El padre Lorenzo Ato, director de comunicación por el Ministerio Hispano … more

10/21/20

Needed Example

Ever since I read Bishop Colacicco’s first article on the sacraments of the Church, and all the gifts the Church has to offer, I have eagerly awaited receiving CNY, so I could read and reflect on … more

10/21/20

ESCENA PACÍFICA—La gente se sienta afuera de la Basílica de San Francisco de Asís mientras asisten la misa de beatificación de Carlo Acutis en Asís, Italia, el 10 de octubre. La misa se celebró en el interior de la basílica, pero medidas para prevenir la propagación de Covid-19 significaba que la mayoría de los asistentes se sentaban afuera.

Adolescente Beatificado Demostró que el Cielo Es una ‘Meta Alcanzable’

Miles de personas cantaron y aplaudieron mientras el adolescente italiano Carlo Acutis era beatificado en una ciudad querida por él y por muchos cristianos de todo el mundo: Asís. Durante la … more

Por JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 10/21/20

Father McGivney’s Beatification a Boost for Priesthood, Knights

When Father Michael McGivney is beatified on Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford, Conn., it will be a signal honor for the Knights of Columbus, which he founded in 1882, as … more

By John Woods | 10/21/20

Their Brief Lives Were Blessed

They lived in different centuries and in different parts of the world, but in many ways Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, and Italian teenager Carlo Acutis exemplify the … more

10/21/20

The Toxic Waste of Roe v. Wade

Great Britain’s parliamentary democracy has no constitutional text, but rather a “constitution” composed of centuries of legal traditions and precedents. So when British courts make grave … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 10/21/20

Papa Francisco: Vacuna Contra el Coronavirus Debe Ser para Todos

Una eventual vacuna contra el Covid-19 debería pertenecerle al mundo y no ser monopolizada con avaricia por los países que disponen del laboratorio o los laboratorios que la desarrollan, expresó … more

Por JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 10/21/20