New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul Feb. 6 made good on her promise that early this year she would sign a bill into law allowing physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide.
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Era of Archbishop Ronald Hicks Begins in The Archdiocese of New York
The era of Archbishop Ronald Hicks as shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York officially began on Feb. 6 with his installation Mass at a filled-to-capacity St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Archbishop Hicks Asks for Prayers During Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral as He Prepares for Installation
Archbishop Ronald Hicks spent the evening before his installation presiding over a vespers service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, leading the congregation in prayer, and offering what he called his “roadmap” of how he intends to shepherd New York’s 2.8 million Catholics.
LIVE STREAM: Vespers From St. Patrick’s Cathedral To Welcome The Most Reverend Ronald Hicks
On the evening before the Installation Mass, The Most Reverend Ronald Hicks presided over vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Cardinal Dolan: A Steward of Faith in New York
Since he arrived in the Archdiocese of New York in 2009, Cardinal Timothy Dolan has become a national figure. After 16 years leading one of the nation’s largest archdioceses, here’s a timeline of Cardinal Dolan’s tenure in the Big Apple.
Moments With Cardinal Timothy Dolan: Through the Lens of Faith With The Tablet’s Editor Emeritus
Through the eye of The Tablet’s Editor Emeritus, Ed Wilkinson, these images offer a behind‑the‑scenes look at Cardinal Dolan, a prelate who has left an unmistakable mark on the local Catholic community.
Incoming Archbishop of New York Offers Hint of His Top Priorities
One day ahead of his installation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York offered a hint of his priorities during a wide-ranging press conference on Feb. 5.
Haitian Catholics in U.S. Relieved After Judge Halts End of TPS
A Haitian Catholic chaplain serving in the U.S. said he and fellow Haitian Catholics are welcoming a last-minute reprieve from threats of deportation. However, he also noted they are still weighing options as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration.
Sister Thea Bowman’s Sainthood Moving Forward to Vatican Review
Servant of God Thea Bowman’s canonization cause is moving ahead, with a Mass and ceremony marking the closure of the cause’s diocesan phase to be held Feb. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson, Mississippi.
The Songs of Freedom: The Black Gospel Roots of Christian Music
While gospel music can be traced back to the early 17th century, black gospel music really took shape in the late 18th century, when slaves began converting to Christianity and proclaiming their faith through work music.