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Arrest made in vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Juan Velez was arrested by the New York Police Department’s Warrant Squad, police said Wednesday. Read more
New Yorkers pause to encounter Christ in the Eucharist on the streets of Manhattan
The eucharistic procession traveled the 20-minute walk past Radio City Music Hall and the Rockefeller Center to St. Patrick’s Cathedral... Read more
PHOTOS: Heated abortion confrontation in NYC
Pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a pro-life prayer vigil at an abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan Saturday, setting off a... Read more
Questions in community: New York Encounter seeks truth in a changing world
The search for truth in a polarized, pandemic-struck world will be the focus of myriad conversation and artistic events at... Read more
NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
Bishop-elect Joseph A. Espaillat launched a podcast series called “Sainthood in the City” in 2021. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades
Nineteen people, including nine children, died in the apartment fire in the Bronx. Read more
NY archdiocese waiting to respond to city's private school worker vaccine mandate
The Archdiocese of New York is awaiting formal notification of the city’s mandate that private school teachers be vaccinated against... Read more
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Pro-abortion protesters block NY pro-life procession
Pro-abortion protestors blocked a pro-life procession in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday morning. Read more
Monstrance stolen from New York Catholic Church
A monstrance was stolen out from Catholic Church in the Bronx last Friday before the parish’s morning Eucharistic adoration. Read more
10 fascinating facts about Pierre Toussaint, a former slave on the road to sainthood
June 30 marks the 168th anniversary of the death of one of the most fascinating characters of American Catholicism: Pierre... Read more
Brooklyn diocese requests greater police presence outside churches, after acts of vandalism
The Diocese of Brooklyn is requesting increased police presence after two incidents of vandalism in three days at church properties. 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
Federal judges decline to block New York worship restrictions
Two federal judges on Friday declined to block new restrictions on public worship in New York City, which both Catholic... Read more
Diocese asks governor to allow its schools in parts of Brooklyn, Queens to open
Catholics schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn have asked New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to permit four schools in areas... Read more
Justice Department: NYC pandemic rules can't favor protests over religious services
New York City cannot enforce coronavirus restrictions strictly on religious gatherings and leave mass public protests untouched, leading U.S. Department... 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
NYC mayor apologizes to Jewish community over social distancing warning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio apologized Wednesday for singling out “the Jewish community” in a warning about consequences for... Read more
NYC mayor threatens 'permanent' closure of churches defying coronavirus ban
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday, March 27 threatened to “permanently” shut down houses of worship that... Read more
