The goal of Reconciliation Monday is to encourage Catholics to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Christmas.
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Maryknoll Has ‘Sending Ceremony’ for Largest Lay Missioner Class Since 2005
Thirteen new Maryknoll lay missioners were officially sent into mission Dec. 11 to minister in six countries around the world: Bolivia, Brazil, El Salvador, Kenya, Tanzania and the U.S.-Mexico border.
Pro-life NYS Legislators See Steep Uphill Battle
Pro-life lawmakers in the New York State Legislature face an uphill battle in Albany, where pro-abortion forces appear to have the upper hand.
NYS Catholic Conference Names Kristen Curran Director of Government Relations
The New York State Catholic Conference (NYSCC) has appointed Kristen Curran to serve as its new director of government relations — a crucial post for the Albany-based conference, which represents the bishops of New York State in public policy matters.
Mayor Imposes Private Business Vaccine Mandate, Expands Indoor Requirements
Just days after announcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private and religious schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a sweeping new mandate covering private businesses in New York City.
More Than One ‘Grinch’ To Blame For Christmas Tree Price Hikes
Local Christmas Tree vendors confirm prices are 10-20 % higher this year, but they pledged not to gouge the loyal customers they enjoy serving year after year.
‘Common Sense’ Candidates Claim Local City Council Seats
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Jerry Kassar called Tuesday, Nov. 2 “a very, very good day,” with a plethora of Republican-Conservative wins throughout the state, including many victors who will take office for the first time.
In NYC’s 2021 Election, Voter Turnout Was Low, But Democrats’ Spirits Were High
Results of New York City’s municipal elections on Nov. 2 may have yielded a few surprises in boroughs and neighborhoods, but at least two citywide outcomes were in line with expectations—the Democratic Party’s candidate for mayor won handily, and voter turnout proved scanty.
N.Y. Court to Reconsider Mandate for Abortion Coverage by Religious Groups
The Supreme Court sent a case back to a lower court Nov. 1 asking it to reconsider a ruling against the Diocese of Albany, New York, and other religious groups that challenged the state’s mandate requiring employers to provide abortion coverage in their employee health insurance plans.
Former Gov. Cuomo Expected in Court Nov. 17 on Charges He Forcibly Touched Aide
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in disgrace in August when faced with numerous accusations of sexual harassment, has been criminally charged with forcibly touching a female aide during an alleged incident in the governor’s mansion in Albany in December 2020.