Catholic New York

With a Mother’s Heart, Mary Raises Up the Abandoned, Pope Says at Guadalupe Mass

Just as she did hundreds of years ago from a small hill in Tepeyac, Mexico, Mary accompanies the downtrodden and the lowly like a mother caring for her children. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 12/13/18

IN HEAVENLY PEACE—A Nativity scene made of sand and the Christmas tree decorate St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 10.

Christmas Spirit in the Air as Vatican Unveils Nativity Scene, Tree

The annual unveiling of the Vatican’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people’s hearts as winter approached. more

BY JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 12/12/18

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3.

High Court Won’t Hear States’ Appeals Over Defunding Planned Parenthood

Pro-life leaders said they were disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court declined Dec. 10 to hear appeals from Kansas and Louisiana on lower court rulings that have stopped the states from blocking Medicaid funds going to Planned Parenthood. more

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A police officer stands next to a body at the scene of a shooting Dec. 11 at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas, Brazil.

Shooting in Brazilian Cathedral Leaves Five Dead, Four Injured

A gunman opened fire inside a Brazilian church, killing four people and injuring four others before turning the gun on himself, police said. more

By LISE ALVES | 12/12/18

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Things from God in Prayer, Pope Says

No one should be afraid to turn to God with prayer, especially in times of great doubt, suffering and need, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 12/12/18

As U.N. Declaration Hits 70, Push to Include ‘New’ Rights Called Troubling

Seventy years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was lauded Dec. 4 as a seminal, yet imperfect achievement of the nascent United Nations. Speakers at a panel honored the foresight of the declaration’s fram more

By BETH GRIFFIN | 12/7/18

Feast of Immaculate Conception Does Not Get Weekend Dispensation

Just last year, Catholics were required to attend separate Masses two days in a row for the Sunday obligation and Monday’s Christmas Mass. Now, they have a similar opportunity this year with the feast of the Immaculate Conception falling on a Saturday—Dec. 8. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 12/7/18

Public Notice by the Archdiocese of New York

The opportunity for peaceful public assembly is a constitutionally protected hallmark of our American democracy. There are also rules that govern such assemblies. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, as … more

12/6/18

New York Parishes Joining National Night of Prayer for Life Dec. 8-9

Parishioners in the Archdiocese of New York are invited to join in praying for the sanctity of all human life on the National Night of Prayer for Life, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9. Parishes in New … more

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At the Nov. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the College of New Rochelle’s new Harlem location were, from left, Athena Moore, director of the Manhattan Borough President’s Northern Manhattan Office; Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s special adviser for policy and community affairs; state Assembly member Inez E. Dickens; William Latimer, president of the College of New Rochelle; Gwen Adolph, chairwoman of the College of New Rochelle board; Father Gregory Chisholm, S.J., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo parish and dean of Central Harlem; and Father Joseph Flynn, O.F.M. Cap., chaplain of the College of New Rochelle.

College of New Rochelle Dedicates Harlem Location

The College of New Rochelle celebrated the expansion of its Rosa Parks Campus in Harlem during a Nov. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the campus’ new location at 313 W. 125th St. Classes at the … more

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Elizabeth Brown, a senior at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island, alongside her peers, places lanterns at the base of a shrine to Venerable Honora “Nano” Nagle, foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Moore Catholic hosted a Mass Nov. 18 at Our Lady of Pity Church on Staten Island in honor of Venerable Nagle’s 300th birthday.

Milestone

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Bishops and priests from France, top, concelebrate the 7 a.m. Mass with Cardinal Dolan Nov. 27 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Among them was Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit, standing to the right of the cardinal at the end of the altar near a candle and a pillar. Also concelebrating, at far right, were Msgr. Robert Ritchie, cathedral rector, by candle, and Father Joseph LaMorte, vicar general and chancellor of the archdiocese. The French delegation was in the United States to study interreligious dialogue, particularly the friendship between the Jewish and Catholic communities, Cardinal Dolan explained to the faithful assembled for the liturgy.

French Delegation

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The Schola Cantorum of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie performs its annual Christmas and Advent Concert in a packed chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie Dec. 2. The concert, the second of the weekend at the seminary, was followed by a reception. Dr. Jennifer Donelson, director of sacred music at the seminary, is the director of the Schola Cantorum.

Festive Concert

The Schola Cantorum of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie performed its annual Christmas and Advent Concert in a packed chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie Dec. 2. more

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Archbishop Stepinac players celebrate winning a second consecutive Catholic high school state football title and third in four years with a 49-7 victory over St. Francis of Athol Springs, in a game in White Plains Nov. 24.

‘Total Team Effort’ Keys Archbishop Stepinac State Football Title Win

Joey Canino threw for four touchdowns and ran for one as Archbishop Stepinac High School of White Plains won a second consecutive Catholic high school state championship and third in four years with … more

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Sheen Panel to Discuss Role of Chaplains in War

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture will host a panel discussion examining the role religious faith plays in times of war with a program titled “Faith and Duty: The Role of Spirituality … more

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Bishop Robert C. Morlino

Bishop Robert C. Morlino, who led the Diocese of Madison, Wis., for 15 years, died Nov. 24 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was 71. The bishop was undergoing planned medical tests when he … more

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Sister Patricia Marie Williams, F.H.M.

Sister Patricia Marie Williams, F.H.M., who served at St. Aloysius School in Harlem, died Nov. 11 at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home in Manhattan. She was 93. Sister Patricia Marie was a member of … more

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Sister Alice Madeline Smith, O.P.

Sister Alice Madeline Smith, O.P., who served as a chaplain at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx for 20 years, died Nov. 21 at Siena Hall in Dominican Convent in Sparkill. She was 86. Sister Alice … more

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Sister Jane McDermott, O.P.

Sister Jane McDermott, O.P., who served at Dominican College in Orangeburg for 19 years, died Nov. 27 in St. Martin de Porres Community at the Motherhouse in Blauvelt. She was 78. She was at … more

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Deacon Robert “Bob” Winrow

Deacon Robert “Bob” Winrow, who served at St. Joseph’s parish in Kingston for 40 years, died Nov. 21 at his home. He was 86. Deacon Winrow had served at St. Joseph’s since his ordination … more

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