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Judge dismisses ex-seminarian’s lawsuit against Pontifical North American College seminary
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former seminarian against the Pontifical North American College major... Read more
New York, Boston archdioceses: Mask up at holiday Masses
Citing a spike in COVID-19 cases and a “likely increase” in cases during the holiday season, the Archdiocese of Boston... Read more
Evidence for Dorothy Day’s sainthood cause sent to the Vatican
More than a dozen boxes containing evidence of Servant of God Dorothy Day’s reputation for holiness are on their way... 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
Workers in NYC face COVID vaccine mandate, causing 'worry' at some Catholic schools
Catholic and other private school employees in New York City are speaking out against a city mandate that they been... Read more
In win for Anglican nuns, Supreme Court orders new scrutiny for New York mandatory abortion coverage
Foes of mandatory coverage of abortion in New York State insurance law will have another hearing after the U.S. Supreme... Read more
Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality
In an attempt to bring clarity to Pope Francis’s vision for the Synod on Synodality for his flock, Cardinal Timothy... Read more
Ex-seminarian's lawsuit resurrects 'orgy' allegation against Omaha archbishop George Lucas
Archbishop George Lucas' previous diocese denies an orgy took place and stands by the findings of its internal investigation, which... Read more
New sex abuse lawsuit names Theodore McCarrick, Fr. Michael Barrett
A new civil sex abuse lawsuit has been filed against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, also naming Opus Dei priest Fr.... Read more
NY archdiocese warns priests not to grant religious vaccine exemptions
The Archdiocese of New York has instructed priests not to grant religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines, saying that do so... 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
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
