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Bishop John Jenik. Courtesy photo: Archdiocese of New York.

Pope accepts resignation of NY auxiliary under investigation for abuse

Oct 10, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis accepted Thursday the resignation of Bishop John Jenik as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. Via Shutterstock

Case dismissed against New York priest accused of abuse

Sep 25, 2019

A priest of the Archdiocese of New York has been cleared of accusations of sexual abuse after the judge dismissed the... Read more

Blessed Sacrament Parish, New York, N.Y.

UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit

Jul 5, 2019

A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

NY archdiocese suit says insurers can't dodge duties, as abuse claims loom

Jul 3, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

After a New York law temporarily allowed alleged victims of past sexual abuse to file lawsuits that had been barred... Read more

Venerable Fulton Sheen. (public domain)

Peoria bishop 'overjoyed' that Venerable Sheen's body will be transferred

Jun 10, 2019

The Diocese of Peoria has confirmed that the Archdiocese of New York has “indicated their willingness” to cooperate with the... Read more

Venerable Fulton Sheen. (public domain)

Civil appeals court dismisses legal challenge, says Sheen's body can go to Peoria

May 6, 2019

The New York Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal of an earlier judgement allowing Venerable Fulton Sheen’s remains to... Read more

Alive in New York, 4D ultrasound in Times Square. Image: YouTube/ChurchPop

Times Square ultrasound draws thousands

May 6, 2019

In addition to the ultrasound, the event included musical performances and speeches from pro-life advocates.  Read more

Esther Harber. Courtesy photo.

Speaking out, hopeful, and waiting for change

May 3, 2019

By JD Flynn

Esther Harber says she was raped by a priest, and spent years trying to be heard in the Archdiocese of... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.

Arson charges for man who carried gasoline into NYC’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Apr 18, 2019

The man who attempted to enter New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral carrying gasoline, lighter fluid, and a lighter will face... Read more

New York archdiocese opens new affordable housing

Apr 9, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

The St. Augustine Terrace, located in the Bronx, was formally opened on Monday, and was blessed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan.... Read more

Sisters of Life.

There are alternatives to abortion, says Archdiocese of New York

Feb 20, 2019

After a January law expanded abortion protections in New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York City has reaffirmed the... Read more

Cardinal Francis Spellman of New York, 1946. Photo courtesy of the Dutch National Archives. (CCO 1.0)

NY archdiocese responds to Cardinal Spellman groping allegation

Feb 11, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

The Archdiocese of New York has said it had only recently learned of an allegation that the deeply influential Cardinal... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan & Governor Andrew Cuomo attend 2017 Columbus Day parade. lev radin / Shutterstock

Cardinal Dolan says Cuomo leveled 'insults' against the Church

Jan 29, 2019

The Archbishop of New York said Monday that New York’s governor has insulted the Church, flaunted publicly his dissent from... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

NY archdiocese issued suitability letter for priest under abuse investigation

Dec 28, 2018

By Ed Condon

The Archdiocese of New York told a California college this month that a local priest had never been accused of... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. Via Shutterstock.

Archdiocese faces questions over accused New York priest

Dec 21, 2018

By Ed Condon

The Archdiocese of New York is facing questions about the sequence of events which led to the recent removal from... Read more

Bishop John Jenik. Courtesy photo: Archdiocese of New York

NY's Bishop John Jenik abused others, alleged victim says

Nov 2, 2018

The alleged victim of New York’s Bishop John Jenik spoke at a Nov. 1 press conference about his experiences with... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York.

NY auxiliary bishop is credibly accused of sexual abuse

Oct 31, 2018

A New York auxiliary bishop has been credibly accused of sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of New York has reported. The... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

'Leave no stone unturned,' Cardinal Dolan tells NY archdiocesan investigator

Sep 20, 2018

The Archbishop of New York has announced the appointment of an archdiocesan special counsel, who will be tasked with an... Read more

Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Public Domain photo.

New York Archdiocese announces appeal over Fulton Sheen court decision  

Jun 15, 2018

The Archdiocese of New York announced on Friday that the Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral are appealing a court decision... Read more

Venerable Fulton Sheen.

Civil court rules Fulton Sheen’s remains can go to Peoria

Jun 9, 2018

The Superior Court of New York ruled Friday in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham, who had petitioned to move the... Read more