Catholic New York

‘A Shining Light’

I remember the popular Bishop Fulton Sheen show, which was loved by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It was truly a shining light for Catholicism. With church attendance declining in many … more

1/18/38

Venezuelan children in La Paz, Bolivia, play with toys next to the Chilean consulate July 1, while their parents wait for migration documents. Praying that Catholics would understand and act on “the inseparable bond” between love of God and love of neighbor, Pope Francis again appealed for a solution to the crisis in Venezuela after reciting the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican July 14.

Love of God, Love of Neighbor Are Tied Together, Pope Says

Praying that Catholics would understand and act on “the inseparable bond” between love of God and love of neighbor, Pope Francis again appealed for a solution to the crisis in Venezuela. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/15/19

A drawing by migrant children recently released from U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody to the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas, is shown depicting their time spent in custody. The image was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics in Itasca, Ill., July 3.

Smithsonian Inquiring About Drawings Made By Children at Catholic Center in Texas

The Smithsonian Museum of American History is looking at the possibility of acquiring for its collection drawings made by children ages 10 and 11 at a Catholic Charities center in Texas, which may depict their stay at federal detention centers for immigrants near the border. more

By RHINA GUIDOS | 7/12/19

CHAIRWOMAN—U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo introduces Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, as the head of the Commission on Unalienable Rights at a news conference July 8 at the State Department in Washington, D.C.

New Commission to Review Role of Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy

The Trump administration named a former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican to chair a new commission that will review the role of human rights in foreign policy. more

7/12/19

McGuirk Appointed President of Astor’s Children Foundation

Astor Services for Children & Families has appointed James McGuirk as president of The Children’s Foundation of Astor; the appointment became effective July 1. McGuirk had served as CEO of … more

7/11/19

Pope Names Women as Full Members of Congregation for Religious

Pope Francis named six superiors of women’s religious orders, a consecrated laywoman and the superior of the De La Salle Christian Brothers to be full members of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 7/8/19

HHS Delays Implementing Conscience Protection Rule for Health Workers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agreed in a July 1 court filing to postpone implementation of a new conscience protection rule “because it is the most efficient way to adjudicate the final rule on the merits.” more

7/8/19

Cardinal Dolan addresses a crowd of more than 3,000 gathered June 30 at the UCCU Events Center on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, Utah. The event was part of the America’s Freedom Festival at Provo.

Religious Freedom Is Basis of All Other Freedoms in U.S., Cardinal Dolan Says

The nation’s Bill of Rights guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion, Cardinal Dolan told a crowd of more than 3,000 gathered in Orem, Utah, for a patriotic event held each year around the Fourth of July. more

By MARIE MISCHEL | 7/8/19

With evidence of her son’s alleged miraculous healing boxed and sealed in front of a portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Bonnie Engstrom delivers a reading during Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, Ill., Dec. 10, 2011. On July 5 of this year, Pope Francis formally approved the miracle attributed to the intercession of Archbishop Sheen, moving him one step closer to beatification.

Mom Says Miracle in Sheen Cause That Saved Her Son a Gift to Whole Church

As Bonnie Engstrom watched lifesaving measures being taken for her son, who had been born just moments before without a pulse or drawing breath, she asked for help from the person whose prayerful support she had sought throughout her pregnancy: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. more

By JENNIFER WILLEMS | 7/8/19

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Metropolitan Augoustinos of Germany arrive for the enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros as the seventh archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in the Manhattan June 22. Metropolitan Augoustinos was the personal representative for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the enthronement.

Greek Orthodox, Catholic Leaders Look at Goodwill Churches Share

Catholic and Greek Orthodox clergy hope to continue on a path of collaboration between their two churches with the momentum from the June 22 enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. more

By ELIZABETH BACHMANN | 7/8/19

SERVICIó de ORACIóN—El padre Gregory Bierbaum, párroco de la parroquia St. Mark en Highlands Ranch, Colorado, dirige un servicio de oración el 9 de mayo de 2019, para las víctimas de un tiroteo en la escuela STEM Highlands Ranch en Colorado. Líderes católicos están pidiendo oración y acción en respuesta al tiroteo del 7 de mayo dentro de la escuela charter cerca de Denver que se enfoca en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas.

Parroquia Cerca de Tiroteo de Escuela de Colorado Responde con Oración

Cuando el 7 de mayo a la parroquia de San Marcos llegó la noticia de un tiroteo en la Escuela STEM Highlands Ranch, que está solo a dos millas de distancia, el personal de la parroquia empezó … more

Por VERONICA AMBUUL | 7/8/19

COUNT—Balloons decorate an event for community activists and local government leaders to mark the one-year-out launch of the 2020 census efforts in Boston on April 1.

Trump Administration Continues Push for Citizenship Question

Although the Justice Department announced July 2 it would no longer argue to have the citizenship question added to the 2020 census, the Trump administration continues to look at all possible options … more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 7/8/19

Retired Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton

Retired Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton died June 18 after a prolonged illness at his retirement residence at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Modesto, Calif. He was 77. The beloved bishop was … more

7/4/19

Sister Rita Farrell, O.P.

Sister Rita Farrell, O.P., who served as principal and assistant principal at St. Brendan School in the Bronx in the 1970s and 1980s, died June 13 in Siena Hall at Dominican Convent in Sparkill. She … more

7/4/19

Sister Alice Mary Goldsmith, R.C.D.

Sister Alice Mary Goldsmith, R.C.D., who served in pastoral and youth ministry and religious education in Manhattan, died June 10 at Nyack Hospital. She was 93. Sister Alice Mary also served in … more

7/4/19

Sister Maria Pozzobon, F.M.S.C.

Sister Maria Pozzobon, F.M.S.C., who served in the infirmary of Mount St. Francis in Peekskill and at Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, died June 14. She was 96. She was a nurses’s aide in the … more

7/4/19

Sister Gladys Murphy, S.S.N.D.

Sister Gladys Murphy, S.S.N.D., who taught for 12 years at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Manhattan, died May 13 at Lourdes Health Care Center in Wilton, Conn. She was 87. Sister Gladys was … more

7/4/19

Sister Elaine Owens, S.C.

Sister Elaine Owens, S.C., a teacher and administrator at schools in the archdiocese for 17 years, died June 18 at home in Yonkers. She was 78. Sister Elaine was a teacher and administrator at St. … more

7/4/19

Father Paul Chin-Yong Kang

Father Paul Chin-Yong Kang, a former parochial vicar of three parishes in the archdiocese, died June 22. He was 56. He was parochial vicar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Poughkeepsie, … more

7/4/19

Margaret Barrett

Margaret Barrett, mother of Father Michael Barrett and the late Father Brian Barrett, died June 24. She was 94. Father Michael Barrett, a priest of Opus Dei, is the pastor of St. Agnes parish, … more

7/4/19