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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
Pope accepts resignation of NY auxiliary under investigation for abuse
Pope Francis accepted Thursday the resignation of Bishop John Jenik as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York... Read more
Case dismissed against New York priest accused of abuse
A priest of the Archdiocese of New York has been cleared of accusations of sexual abuse after the judge dismissed the... Read more
UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit
A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more
NY archdiocese suit says insurers can't dodge duties, as abuse claims loom
After a New York law temporarily allowed alleged victims of past sexual abuse to file lawsuits that had been barred... Read more
Peoria bishop 'overjoyed' that Venerable Sheen's body will be transferred
The Diocese of Peoria has confirmed that the Archdiocese of New York has “indicated their willingness” to cooperate with the... Read more
Civil appeals court dismisses legal challenge, says Sheen's body can go to Peoria
The New York Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal of an earlier judgement allowing Venerable Fulton Sheen’s remains to... Read more
Times Square ultrasound draws thousands
In addition to the ultrasound, the event included musical performances and speeches from pro-life advocates. Read more
Speaking out, hopeful, and waiting for change
Esther Harber says she was raped by a priest, and spent years trying to be heard in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Arson charges for man who carried gasoline into NYC’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The man who attempted to enter New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral carrying gasoline, lighter fluid, and a lighter will face... Read more
