There’s been no shortage of issues on which New York’s governor and cardinal have clashed, but in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic they find themselves united – with the cardinal hoping this crisis leads to newfound respect for the value of all human life.
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UPDATE: Brooklyn Diocese Catholic Academies and Parish Schools to Remain Closed Until April 20
The Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, Michael J. Deegan, has announced that the archdiocese will close all elementary schools, effective Monday, March 16 until Friday, March 20.
Local Volunteers Shop for the Needy in New York
Volunteers from the Diocese of Brooklyn joined Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and about 300 others on Dec. 14 at Kmart Astor Place in Manhattan to buy Christmas gifts for needy families.
Sisters of Life Work in Face of ‘Extreme Pro-Abortion Ideology’
Sister Virginia Joy is a member of the Sisters of Life, which was founded by the late Archbishop of New York, Cardinal John O’Connor. Joy is the Respect Life Director of the Archdiocese of New York. She spoke to Charles Camosy about the pro-life ministry in the archdiocese
Photo Gallery: The 74th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner
The 74th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner took place on October 17, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Two N.Y. Auxiliary Bishops Named; Pope Accepts Auxiliary’s Resignation
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop John J. Jenik, who is 75, the age at which canon law requires bishops turn in their resignation to the pope.
Report Finds Archdiocese of New York Compliant With Zero-Tolerance Policy
A new report has found that the Archdiocese of New York is fully compliant with the U.S. bishops’ policy of zero tolerance and that no priests or deacons in active ministry have had claims of abuse substantiated.
Posing as Cardinal Dolan, Social Media Scammer Solicits Donations
This week, the Archdiocese of New York is cautioning parishioners to beware of online scammers, after some received messages on social media requesting donations from what appeared to be Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Spreading the Message of Purity, One Step at a Time
Warm weather in Staten Island’s Midland Beach didn’t stop participants from running in the Race for the Chaste, Aug. 17. It was the second annual 5K run/walk benefiting The Goretti Group, a local faith fellowship community aimed at spreading the message of purity and authentic love.
Clerical Abuse Scandal Makes Headlines This Week Across U.S.
In addition to a tidal wave of clergy abuse cases that were filed as New York’s “look back” window took effect on August 14, this week also brought about new scrutiny for three members of the American hierarchy.