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New priest blesses his sister, a nun: 'It's been a real privilege and a joy'
It is customary for a newly-ordained priest to impart a first blessing. For Father Matthew Breslin, who was ordained May... Read more
Perpetual adoration chapel will be a 'spiritual gamechanger' for New York City, priest says
A perpetual adoration chapel slated to open next spring will bring spiritual healing and revitalization to Manhattan, according to a... Read more
As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
NY archdiocese reports slight offertory downturn as Child Victims Act payments loom
Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York on Wednesday offered an update on finances in the archdiocese, noting that although offertory... Read more
Cardinal Dolan condemns 'ugly and unlawful' defacement of St Patrick’s cathedral
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has denounced the defacement of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after protesters spray painted graffiti on its exterior. Read more
Federal appeals court blocks Governor Cuomo's restrictions on size of religious gatherings
Handing an important religious freedom victory to houses of worship in New York, the Second Circuit court ordered that the... Read more
NYC mayor de Blasio defends decision not to pay for coronavirus testing at private schools
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is defending his decision not to extend state funding for on-site coronavirus testing... Read more
Father George Rutler accused of sexual assault, denies allegation
A well-known New York City priest is maintaining his innocence amid an investigation into an allegation that he sexually assaulted... Read more
NYC Catholic schools in session while pandemic closes public schools
Catholic schools in New York City will remain open for in-person learning on a school-by-school basis even as the city’s... Read more
New York parish anti-racism pledge prompts controversy
A New York priest said his parish added a “pledge for racial justice” to Masses as part of its anti-racism... Read more
Deceased Massachusetts bishop accused of sexual abuse had roots in New York archdiocese
Archbishop-designate Mitchell Rozanski, who will take over the Archdiocese of St. Louis this month, oversaw an investigation into the late... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: AP report on paycheck loan program 'misleading at best'
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has written a response to an Associated Press report that characterized Catholic participation in... Read more
NY Catholic archdiocese to close 20 schools, merge 3
The Archdiocese of New York announced Thursday that 20 of its schools will not reopen, following the coronavirus crisis, and... Read more
Sin City: NYC has rules for pandemic sex but no Mass
As public Masses remain suspended in New York City, per public health orders, the city health department has issued advice... Read more
NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests essential, but not religion
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that ongoing protests in the city merit exceptions to coronavirus regulations,... Read more
NY archdiocese prays for repose of attempted arsonist after suicide
The Archdiocese of New York has offered prayer for the repose of the soul of Marc Lamparello, who committed suicide... Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern for New Yorkers amid coronavirus
Pope Francis phoned Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York Tuesday to express his concern for the people of New York... Read more
Hospital chaplains prepare for “tsunami” of COVID-19 patients
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the United States, one chaplain in New York told CNA that hospitals are the front... Read more
Places of worship caught in New Rochelle coronavirus 'containment area'
Places of worship in a New York City suburb are facing unprecedented measures to fend off the spread of coronavirus... Read more
New York governor announces $45 million marked for security at religious schools
During a solidarity march with the Jewish community of New York, which suffered numerous attacks during the week of Hanukkah... Read more
