Archdiocese of New York Archives

New York Archdiocese closes 20 schools; six more close in Brooklyn Diocese

Jul 9, 2020

Twenty schools in the Archdiocese of New York will not reopen in the fall because of the financial fallout caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

By Catholic News Service

Cardinal Dolan: Broad criticism of NYPD unfairly tarnishes police officers

Jul 3, 2020

Utilizing personal stories from his interactions with the New York Police Department, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a newspaper column that the city’s police officers deserve better treatment and broad support on the job.

By Catholic News Service

St. Patrick’s Cathedral to resume indoor Sunday Mass

Jun 28, 2020

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City will hold its first indoor Mass in three months Sunday, but capacity will be limited to 25 percent and health precautions including social distancing will be in place to guard against the coronavirus.

By Associated Press

Many New York tenants are at risk of eviction as moratorium comes to end

Jun 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As New York’s court system prepares to hear cases again and the June 20 expiration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s moratorium on evictions approaches, Antonio Garcia, an official of Catholic Charities of New York, said the agency is prepared to help at-risk tenants. On March 20, Cuomo announced

By Betty Araya

Teens arrested in St. Patrick’s Cathedral graffiti vandalism

Jun 19, 2020

Two teenagers were arrested Thursday for allegedly spraying graffiti on St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City during protests and unrest over the death of George Floyd, police said.

By Associated Press

N.Y. Archdiocese, partner offer COVID-19 tests in underserved communities

Jun 17, 2020

An organization whose work was praised by Pope Francis late last year has partnered with the Archdiocese of New York to offer free COVID-19 testing in predominantly Latino communities in and around New York City.

By Rhina Guidos