Catholic New York

A priest prepares to distribute Communion during Mass in Washington, D.C.

Bishops Vote to Draft Teaching Document on the Eucharist

The U.S. bishops approved by a wide margin a plan to draft a document to examine the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church” following a lengthy debate during their spring general assembly. more

By DENNIS SADOWSKI | 6/21/21

Married couples recite their vows at the Golden Jubilee Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 6. A total of 144 couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021 participated.

Married Couples Renew Vows for Golden Jubilees

Daniel Clifford met his future wife, Jacqueline, on a blind date while home on leave from the U.S. Air Force. The Cliffords, parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Peace on Staten Island, were among 144 couples renewing their vows at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral June 6. more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/21/21

Members of the faithful pray the Our Father during the June 2 Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. About 400 people attended the Mass, which is organized by the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Outreach.

Hundreds of Young Adults Called to ‘Conversion of Heart’ by Cardinal Dolan

At St. Patrick’s Cathedral during a Young Adult Mass, Cardinal Dolan spoke about the significance of seeking and maintaining “conversion of heart,” and expressed joy at being able … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

At a June 10 symposium tackling food insecurity, Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Academy students included a section on vertical farming benefits and seeking related solutions. The forum’s focus was on Yonkers, where many of the students of the White Plains high school reside; it included a five-member panel of City of Yonkers officials.

Archbishop Stepinac Symposium Tackles Food Insecurity

In a special symposium last week, Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Academy students tackled the food insecurity crisis. The livestreamed event featured student presentations on how food … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

Catholic Bible Summit Set for June 26

Registration is open for the New York Catholic Bible Summit 2021: Join Us in a Renewal of Hope, which will be held Saturday, June 26. The event, sponsored by the archdiocesan Adult Faith Formation … more

6/17/21

Cardinal Dolan consoles Patricia Adams, whose 47-year-old son Frank Robert Mattoni died in a motorcycle accident seven years ago. Her husband, Gerald Adams, left, accompanied her to the Special Mass for Deceased Children of Parents from the Archdiocese of New York the cardinal celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Deceased Children’s Mass at Cathedral Highlights Eternal Hope

Cardinal Dolan, celebrating a Special Mass for Deceased Children of Parents from the Archdiocese of New York, referenced the significance of the Scripture passage, “we walk by faith, not by … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/17/21

Bronx Church to Host Padre Pio Relics

St. Michael the Archangel parish in the Bronx will host the Relics of Padre Pio on Saturday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. The relics are provided by the … more

6/17/21

El padre Luis F. Saldaña, arriba derecha, dirige una clase virtual el 18 de mayo de la Escuela Bíblica Católica de Nueva York en español. En una captura de pantalla, él está hablando sobre viajes bíblicos de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob, mostrando un mapa de ruta. Los cursos se ofrecen en línea, patrocinados por la Oficina Arquidiocesana de Formación en la Fe Adultos. El programa tiene clases de otoño, invierno y primavera.

En la Escuela Bíblica Católica de Nueva York, una Lección Centrada en la Historia

El 18 de mayo, el instructor para esa noche de la reunión virtual de la Escuela Bíblica Católica de Nueva York se centró en los elementos "históricos" del Antiguo … more

Por ARMANDO MACHADO | 6/17/21

Una estatua de la patrona es cargada durante la procesión.

Honrando Nuestra Señora

Una misa en honor de Nuestra Señora del Rocío fue celebrada el 30 de mayo en la Catedral de San Patricio. El celebrante principal y homilista fue el padre Lorenzo Ato, director de … more

6/17/21

SAINTLY MOTHER—St. Teresa of Calcutta, the foundress of the Missionaries of Charity, was canonized in 2016. She is pictured in a 1979 photo.

Reject the Smears Against Mother Teresa

Touting a scurrilous podcast, Michelle Goldberg in her column in the New York Times last Friday (May 21) mused whether Mother Teresa of Calcutta was actually more of a cult leader than a saint. In so … more

By JIM TOWEY | 6/17/21

Catholic Conference’s New Director Wants to ‘Always Be Communicating With Our People’

Dennis Poust’s first week as executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference was well-timed and productive. He took over on Monday, June 7, and by early Friday morning of the same … more

By JOHN WOODS | 6/17/21

Father Gerard J. DiSenso

Father Gerard J. DiSenso, pastor emeritus of Holy Name of Jesus parish in Otisville, died June 9. He was 93. Father DiSenso was pastor of Holy Name of Jesus from 1995 until his retirement in 1998, … more

6/17/21

Florence B. Carroll

Florence B. Carroll, a longtime resident of Amenia, where she was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church there, and later of Salisbury, Conn., died April 15 at Noble Horizons in Salisbury. … more

6/17/21

Father Alfred Anthony D’Incecco

Father Alfred Anthony D’Incecco, a former parochial vicar of St. Thomas of Canterbury parish in Cornwall-on-Hudson, died May 31. He was 78. He was parochial vicar of St. Thomas of Canterbury, … more

6/17/21

Sister Jean Marie Darling, O.P.

Sister Jean Marie Darling, O.P., a Dominican Sister of Hope who served in Newburgh for 13 years, died May 29 at Capital Health Medical Center in Pennington, N.J. She was 84. In Newburgh, Sister … more

6/17/21

Sister Gloria F. Ryan, M.M.

Sister Gloria F. Ryan, M.M., who served in the Philippines for 21 years, died May 23 at Maryknoll Sisters Center in Ossining. She was 97. Sister Gloria served as a principal and teacher in the … more

6/17/21

Father William F. “Bill” Drobach, S.A.

Father William F. “Bill” Drobach, S.A., who ministered at St. Christopher’s Inn in Garrison for 19 years, died May 20. He was 78. Father Drobach was at St. Christopher’s Inn, 2000-2017, as … more

6/17/21

Brother Joseph Dowling, M.M.

Brother Joseph Dowling, M.M., who served in the Philippines for many years, died May 21 at the Assisted Living Center at Maryknoll in Ossining. He was 91. Brother Dowling’s time in the … more

6/17/21

Praying for Vocations

The letter entitled “Most Precious Gift” by Christina M. Sorrentino (CNY, June 3) was beautiful. It made me evermore grateful to a loving God for my Catholic Faith, and the Catholic … more

6/16/21

Call for Reflection

Regarding the letter from John M. Conroy (CNY, June 3). I admit this is a spontaneous response to Mr. Conroy's letter, but I am wondering why he is looking to Catholic New York to resolve the … more

6/16/21