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01/02/2026

Though December 25 has passed, the Christmas season continues in the Catholic Church and won’t end until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (which is the Sunday after the Epiphany).

Until then, St. Patrick's Cathedral and parishes around the Archdiocese of New York remain decorated as a reminder to reflect on the incarnation.

Photos: Mary Shovlain/The Good Newsroom

01/02/2026

The Archdiocese of New York’s Cultural Diversity Apostolate (CDA) will hold an Interfaith Prayer Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 17 at St. Aloysius R.C. Church on West 132nd Street in Manhattan.

On the following day, January 18, the CDA will also have a Mass held in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

El Apostolado de la Diversidad Cultural (CDA) de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York celebrará un servicio de oración interreligioso en honor del Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. el sábado 17 de enero en la Iglesia Católica de San Luis Gonzaga, en la calle 132 Oeste de Manhattan.

Al día siguiente, 18 de enero, el CDA también celebrará una misa en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia a las 2 p.m. en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Read the article/Lea el artículo:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/archdiocese-plans-mlk-interfaith-prayer-service-altagracia-mass-in-mid-january/

Photo/foto: Chris Sheridan/The Good Newsroom

01/02/2026

There are a number of opportunities to get involved and begin new faith habits in the Archdiocese of New York in 2026.

Learn more:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/january-2025-events-highlights-solemnity-of-mary-mother-of-god-men-for-others-catholic-youth-leadership-summit-2/

Photo: OSV News photo/Tyrone Siu, Reuters

01/02/2026

The Archdiocese of New York and the global Catholic Church experienced a year of transition and renewal in 2025. From the death of Pope Francis and the conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV to the retirement of Timothy Cardinal Dolan and the appointment of Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks, 2025 proved to be an eventful year.

Read the article:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/a-year-of-transition-and-renewal-2025-highlights-for-the-archdiocese-of-new-york/

Photo: OSV News photo/Brendan McDermid, Reuters

01/02/2026

On December 31 and January 1, Catholics in the greater Kingston area were able to receive plenary indulgences.

“What better way to conclude 2025 or begin 2026 than with an eye to eternity!” Father Arthur F. Rojas, pastor of St. Mary-Presentation Sacred-Heart Parish said.

Read the article and learn more about indulgences:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/plenary-indulgences-encouraged-in-kingston-ellenville/

Photo courtesy of Father Arthur F. Rojas

01/02/2026

Watch Fr. Enrique Salvo’s homily from this morning’s Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. From our relationship with Christ and His love, love continues to flow out into the world.

Our readings today remind us to remain in Christ and His love.

01/02/2026

I’m told that one of the customs of these days is that we return gifts. That’s also not a bad idea for the new year! God gives us gifts constantly, and it’s not a bad idea to return gifts to the Lord in prayer.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! This is a day of new beginnings, and we have a God of fresh starts. We have a God who always wants to renew us!

01/01/2026

Ahead of New Year’s Day, Monsignor Joseph P. LaMorte writes a message about community, the close of the Christmas season, and how the Lord can help us make the changes we need to make.

Read the full message:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/blessed-new-year-to-all/

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Prepare for the holidays with prayer, penance, and charitable works.

01/01/2026

A street rosary procession took place after a pro-life Mass at Holy Innocents Church in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, December 29.

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The vigil gathering outside Governor Hochul’s Manhattan office was one of four organized across the state.

12/31/2025

The first New York Black Catholic Conference took place in November at Blessed Sacrament Church in New Rochelle. The theme was “Write the Vision and Make It Plain.”

Get the details:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/new-york-black-catholic-congress-aims-to-celebrate-faith-culture-and-community/

“The Congress isn’t just a single event, but the beginning of an ongoing movement of renewal and engagement."

12/31/2025

Timothy Cardinal Dolan introduced Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks at a press conference at St. Patrick's Cathedral on December 18.

Watch the video:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/archbishop-designate-ronald-hicks-introduced-at-st-patricks-cathedral/

Cardinal Timothy Dolan formally introduced Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks during a press conference at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.