The Archdiocese of New York has initiated a voluntary Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program to promote healing and serve as a “tangible sign of the church’s outreach and reparation” by providing compensation to victim-survivors of sexual abuse as minors by clergy of the archdiocese.
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
Diocese Welcomes Back Bishop Neil Tiedemann
Brooklyn’s newest auxiliary bishop was welcomed back to the diocese Aug. 4 with a Mass of thanksgiving and reception at the Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center in Douglaston, Queens.
Cardinal Joins Farmworkers March for Just Workplaces
The 18-day March for Farmworker Justice made its way through the diocese last week on its way to Albany from Smithtown, L.I. Holding the leading banner were farm workers fighting for the labor rights that most New Yorkers already enjoy, including one day of rest a week, sick leave and worker’s compensation.
Bridging the Boroughs
About 1,500 people participated in the annual Way of the Cross sponsored by Communion and Liberation on Good Friday. Services began at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, where Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio participated.
St. Patrick’s Day In Manhattan
Cardinal Timothy Dolan was the main celebrant of the Mass that kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan March 17.
Seminarians, Religious Encouraged by Pope
Being one of 2,500 people in attendance for evening prayers with Pope Francis at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan, Sept. 24, seminarian Mark Bristol described the experience as intimate.
MSG Liturgy Will Be Simple Weekday Mass
A “simple weekday Mass” is in the works when Pope Francis celebrates the liturgy with 20,000 people at Madison Square Garden during his U.S. visit.
Immigrant Workers Building Pope’s Chair
North of New York, in two workshops 26 miles apart, teams of unlikely craftsmen are creating the altar, ambo and presider’s chair Pope Francis will use when he celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden Sept. 25.
Irish-American Cardinals Praise Role of Immigrants
Two American cardinals of Irish descent – Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston – recently praised the role of immigrants, especially Irish, in building the United States.
Ordination for Two New Auxiliary Bishops
Two diocesan priests with years of institutional and pastoral experience were ordained auxiliary bishops to serve Brooklyn and Queens at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights, July 20. It was the first episcopal ordination held at the site.