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01/15/2026

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops President Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and USCCB Committee on Migration chairman Bishop Brendan J. Cahill shared a statement after the Trump Administration issued an Interim Final Rule that gives relief to religious workers and the communities they serve.

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A rule announced Wednesday amends federal regulations to require no minimum time outside of the country before religious workers can return on a subsequent R-1 visa.

01/15/2026

The Church will observe a Jubilee Year honoring St. Francis of Assisi from January 10, 2026 through January 10, 2027, as this year marks the 800th anniversary of his passing.

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https://thegoodnewsroom.org/franciscan-jubilee-year-announced-in-commemoration-of-the-transitus-of-saint-francis/

Photo: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz

01/15/2026

As the Archdiocese of New York prepares for the installation of Ronald A. Hicks on February 6, St. Patrick's Cathedral tells the story of what it means to shepherd the Church.

The cathedra, the bishop’s chair, is the most literal symbol of episcopal authority, while the coats of arms beneath our feet are from past cardinals and archbishops.

Red galeros hang high in the cathedral, symbolizing the office and authority of a cardinal. When Archbishop-designate Hicks takes his place as archbishop, the galero and tassels in his coat of arms will be green, the color used for bishops and archbishops.

Learn more about the stories being told in St. Patrick’s Cathedral:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/stone-silk-and-service-how-saint-patricks-cathedral-reflects-episcopal-leadership/

Photos: Mary Shovlain/The Good Newsroom

01/15/2026

A three-day Young Adult Retreat will be held at Holy Cross Church Bronx Catholic Soundview in conjunction with Noche Blanca Ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson from January 16 to January 18 called “Warriors of Light.”

Young adults ages 18-35 are welcome to attend.

"This retreat is designed to help young adults with their faith formation so that they can go out and be the light of Christ, and so the retreat is called Warriors of Light," Guelmis Tavarez, director of Noche Blanca Ministry, told The Good Newsroom. "It's important that they know that they can be a light, and that they can help illuminate others to know Jesus."

Del 16 al 18 de enero se llevará a cabo un retiro de tres días para jóvenes adultos en la Iglesia Holy Cross en colaboración con el Ministerio Noche Blanca de la Diócesis de Paterson. El retiro se titula "Guerreros de la Luz".

Jóvenes adultos de 18 a 35 años están invitados a participar.

"Este retiro está diseñado para ayudar a los jóvenes adultos en su formación en la fe, para que puedan salir y ser la luz de Cristo. Por eso el retiro se llama 'Guerreros de la Luz'", declaró Guelmis Tavarez, director del Ministerio Noche Blanca, a Buenas Noticias. "Es importante que sepan que pueden ser una luz y que pueden ayudar a iluminar a otros para que conozcan a Jesús".

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https://thegoodnewsroom.org/young-adult-retreat-planned-at-bronx-parish-retreat-center/

Photo courtesy of Noche Blanca Ministry/Foto cortesía del Ministerio Noche Blanca

01/15/2026

Here’s another beautiful Catholic custom: consecrating our home to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus!

01/15/2026

You can watch Fr. Haggerty’s homily from this morning's Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral here. The power of the touch of Jesus happens at every Mass.

The power of the touch of Jesus happens at every Mass.

01/15/2026

The January Catholic Underground NYC event, which is hosted by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, took place at Our Lady of Good Counsel on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on January 10.

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The monthly event offers young adults and families an evening of Eucharistic adoration, prayer, and music at Our Lady of Good Counsel on the Upper East Side.

01/14/2026

A nationwide prayer vigil to end abortion will be observed from Thursday, January 22, to Friday, January 23, 2026.

Ahead of the vigil, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-Life Activities Chairman Bishop Daniel E. Thomas shared a statement on protecting the unborn.

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Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil on Thursday, January 22, to pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life.

01/14/2026

On Wednesday, January 14, the Trump Administration issued an Interim Final Rule that will impact foreign-born religious workers who want to continue their ministries in the United States.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops President Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and USCCB Committee on Migration chairman Bishop Brendan J. Cahill reacted to the modification in a statement.

“We are tremendously grateful for the Administration’s work to address certain challenges facing foreign-born religious workers, their employers, and the American communities they serve,” they said.

Read the full article:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/administrations-regulatory-change-a-significant-step-to-support-essential-religious-services-in-the-united-states-bishops-say/

Photo: OSV News photo/Bob Roller

01/14/2026

The Cross is the center of our life, the center of Salvation. When we have the Crucifix up in our home, we’re telling ourselves and our neighbors that this is a Christian home, a Catholic family, and we look to Jesus as our guide and Our Savior.

01/14/2026

Watch Timothy Cardinal Dolan's homily from today's Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral here. Jesus is busy in today’s readings. He’s also busy in our lives.

Today’s readings give us a picture of a typical day in the life of Jesus Christ.

01/14/2026

Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Whalen had supportive words for Father Limongi during his installation at Holy Name of Jesus-St Gregory the Great Parish saying he has “the sensitivity to the people as an immigrant himself, as a young person who was a young professional before he became a priest.”

He added that Father Limogni “can reach out to the young professionals in this neighborhood, and yet he’s able to unite all the different communities that make up this one family of faith with a unique gift, great dedication, and just a real true priestly presence.”

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Speaking candidly, Pope Leo reflected on loneliness, especially in an age of constant online noise, warning that "links without connection" and "likes without affection" leave young hearts empty.