Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan led the service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where eight cardinals and scores of bishops were in attendance, as well as Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and former Mayors Rudy Giuliani, Michael Bloomberg, and David Dinkins.
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York told Catholics of the archdiocese he was saddened to tell them “our beloved” Cardinal Egan “has gone home to the Lord.” Pope Francis also offered his heartfelt condolences.
The Diocese of Brooklyn joins all New Yorkers in extending our condolences to Cardinal Dolan and the faithful of the Archdiocese of New York on the passing of Cardinal Edward Egan.
“I love Cathedral Prep’s motto, ‘Men For Greatness,’” Cardinal Dolan said, reminding us that the first step to becoming great is realizing that you’re not.
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said he wants “nothing further to do” with Priests for Life, which has its headquarters on Staten Island, which is in the New York Archdiocese. Cardinal Dolan said he had been asked by the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy to assist its national director, Father Frank A. Pavone, with […]
Each year, prior to Labor Day, the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development issues a statement that comments on the present situation of labor in our Nation.
by Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) – The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) said the Catholic Health Association’s (CHA) acceptance of rules governing women’s access to contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act was “less than helpful” to the bishops’ effort to seek changes in the mandate. “We have not, ourselves as […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) – If New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushes to have “a right to an abortion” codified in state law, he will face “vociferous” and “rigorous” opposition from Catholic and other pro-lifers, said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York. But the cardinal hopes it doesn’t come to that because Cuomo, he said, […]
by Carol Zimmermann VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Two U.S. cardinals described Pope Francis as an ideal choice to lead the Church in the modern world. “He is the perfect choice for this moment in the church,” said Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl. New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. […]
Today (Sept. 27) is the feast day of St. Vincent DePaul, considered by many to be the “star” saint of Christian charity and concern for the poor. Many people, including those who don’t know that much about this great saint from the 17th century, know of the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, […]
