THE MAGAZINE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK • WINTER 2019/2020 Archways

YOUNG & CATHOLIC Carrying the Message of Christ into Tomorrow

Give/Receive Seek − and Find − a Well-Rounded Life of Service, Prayer and Celebration One Christ, Many Welcomes Plus: We Greet Jesus in Many Languages and Many Traditions Pierre Toussaint Scholars Science and Religion New York Catholic Youth Day Are They Incompatible? Essential Events Around the Archdiocese Cardinal Dolan at New York Catholic Youth Day 2019. FROM THE CARDINAL

GENERATION OF FAITH on’t let anyone look down of young people who are carrying the sometimes drives students away from on you because you are message of Christ into the world with the Church. If you think that science “D young, but set an example joy and mercy and humility. and religion are incompatible, the for the believers in speech, in conduct, In our cover story, “Young and Cath- professor has a surprise for you. in love, in faith and in purity.” olic,” you’ll meet schoolgirls devot- Of course, for our young people to – 1 Timothy 4:12 ing themselves to the Blessed Mother, grow into committed Catholics, we setting a profound example for their need to nurture and protect them in Who doesn’t love seeing our chil- parish, and middle schoolers finding their early, vulnerable years. That’s dren on the at Christmas, per- creative ways to involve their fellow stu- why our Newsfeed section for Winter forming the Nativity? In my years as dents in feeding the hungry. You’ll also 2019–2020 provides an update on the your archbishop, I have been blessed meet teenagers and young adults flour- measures we take every day to prevent to witness youngsters of all races and ishing in the mission of Jesus to bring abuse of children in the Archdiocese cultural groups joyously raising their comfort and compassion to others: of New York. voices in song and standing proud- studying scripture, spreading the Gos- Elsewhere in the issue, you’ll find ly in their costumes to represent the pel, helping the needy, and creating joy insights on the veneration of relics, a Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Jo- through their energy and loving care. roundup of Christmas songs from a seph, the shepherds, the magi, even In a related vein, “Scholars in Ser- few of the diverse Catholic cultures of the sheep and cows who were in the vice” offers a report on the remarkably New York, some holiday gift and mov- stable where our Savior was born. successful Pierre Toussaint Scholar- ie suggestions, and a listing of events These young people know – as I do ship Fund, currently supporting more you’ll want to know about from Staten – what a privilege it is to help to reveal than 70 scholars at various levels of Island to Sullivan County and every- the Nativity of Christ. They also know college and postgraduate education. where in between. that God sees them there. He knows Many of this program’s alumnae and I hope you’ll find this issue to be a each of them as individuals, welcomes alumni, still young adults, are putting source of hope and joy. Remember, Je- them, and loves them. their knowledge and talent to use in sus came into the world as a baby and As Francis observed in his the causes of social justice, education, He experienced childhood and youth. apostolic exhortation Christus Vivit and evangelization. As a boy, He went to the temple and (Christ Is Alive), the young are not And in “The Science of Faith,” Pro- taught the grown-ups a thing or two. just the future of the Church: They fessor Stephen Barr, the president Today’s young Catholics have plenty are Her now. In this issue of Archways, of the Society of Catholic Scientists, to teach their elders, too. I, for one, we celebrate this now with portraits addresses a widespread myth that am listening.

Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a blessed year ahead, I am

Yours in Christ,

Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York

† WINTER 2019-20 1 Archways † WINTER 2019-20 26 ONE CHRIST, MANY WELCOMES In the glorious diversity of our archdiocese, 12 YOUNG we greet Jesus in many languages and traditions 1 FROM THE CARDINAL 30 EVENTS The next generation of Catholics What’s going on in the archdiocese AND CATHOLIC spreads its wings These young people will carry the message 4 FORUM CONTACT US of Christ into tomorrow Why we venerate relics, what movies to EMAIL: [email protected] watch this Christmas – and your letters WEBSITE: archny.org to Archways! OFFICE: 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022 20 GIVE / RECEIVE 6 NEWS AND NOTES archnewyork archnewyork Seek — and find — a well-rounded life of service, The road to healing in the wake of the clergy abuse crisis; the extraordinary ny_arch archny prayer and celebration scholars of the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund; a Catholic scientist on the intersection of science and religion

New York Catholic Youth Day 2019 at Westchester County Center. FORUM TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY Of Elves and Angels Let’s be clear here. We’re not saying you shouldn’t watch your favorite hol- iday classics. If the DVDs of Rudolph ASK A PRIEST and The Santa Clause and Elf occupy a place of honor alongside your orna- ments and advent calendars, please go ahead and enjoy them. But consider this: We live in a culture BUY THIS where the fantasy of a white-bearded magician with flying reindeer and a What is a relic, and why do we workforce of cheerful toymakers over- NOT THAT venerate them? shadows the unfathomable miracle of God coming to Earth as a baby and For six years, I was fortunate to live our homes. These physical living among us for 33 years. If we’re in the heart of Rome, at the Casa Santa “relics” remind us of the not careful, the consumerist take on Maria of the Pontifical North Ameri- love we still share with the Santa story can overwhelm the can College. My neighbors there in- that person. I remember original spirit of the holiday, equat- her devoted husband leading her atop the Savior has arrived in a world deep- cluded apostles and : Behind the how my heart was torn ing love and joy with material posses- a donkey on the arduous journey ly in need of salvation. Casa Santa Maria, at the Basilica of the when, after my parents’ sions. Especially where children are from Nazareth to Bethlehem. There It sounds serious, and it is: the deep Twelve Apostles, is the tomb where the deaths, I had to consid- watching, we need a reminder of what are poor shepherds, villagers suffer- source of joy that enables the light- apostles Philip and James are locat- er disposing of personal Linus is trying to tell us at the end of ing under Roman occupation, the un- hearted fun of all those secular holi- ed, and in other tombs and churches things that evoked mem- A Charlie Brown Christmas. adorned reality of delivering a child day movies. So go ahead and enjoy the around the city, the relics of many oth- ories but also reminded Mother Cabrini , Manhattan In The Nativity Story, there are no in a cave-like stable amid livestock. Santa films and the morally instruc- er saints are housed. me that my parents were big-name actors, high-tech flying There are also angels, magi, a glorious tive transformations of George Bailey In the , the term rel- still a part of my life. In a sleighs or choreographed crowds of star and the birth of Jesus followed by and Ebenezer Scrooge. Just don’t for- ic refers to bodily remains of a or similar manner, Catholics treasure the healing or the miraculous event. Just elves. There is a humble Jewish wom- the flight into Egypt and the slaughter get to give Jesus his due. objects associated with a saint or with relics of saints, who are the holy instru- as His work was done through the an answering a mysterious call, and of the innocents. Largely unnoticed, God rest ye merry. Jesus himself. The most important rel- ments of God. lives of these saints, so it continued ics are known as “first class,” and the There is a Scriptural foundation for after their deaths when their relics most important of these are objects the use of relics both in the Old and were used by believers. The fact that related to Christ – pieces of the True New Testament. In the Second Book God chooses to use relics of holy peo- READERS RESPOND dren do not read Archways, but they Corinthians that seem at odds with his Cross, for example, or the Shroud of of Kings (2:9–14), we read how the ple to work his wonders tells us that he go to church. other writings. We agree that the wom- Turin. prophet Elisha picked up the mantle wants to draw attention to the saints Our Fall 2019 cover story, “Women – Cecilia Collopy, via Flocknote en in the article did not see themselves The physical remains of a saint are also of after Elijah had been taken as “models and intercessors” (Cate- of the Church,” generated a lot of re- as disobeying Paul. Neither did they classified as first-class relics, and can be up to heaven in a whirlwind. With chism of the Catholic Church, 828). sponse. Here is a sampling. Your article “Women of the Church” remain silent. as small as a hair or a piece of bone; in- this “relic,” Elisha struck the water of The Church has always reminded casts doubt on the Pauline authorship animate objects owned or frequently the Jordan, which then parted so that believers that the use of relics must I enjoyed reading “Women of the of a Bible verse forbidding women to How do you justify the expense of used by a saint, such as a book or piece he could cross. In a later passage (2 be kept in proper perspective. In his Church.” It is a blessing to all women. speak in church. If scholars want to ar- printing and mailing a 32-page glossy of clothing, are known as second-class Kings 13:20–21), some Israelites place Letter to Riparius, St. (d. 420) – Patricia V., via email gue this was not written by Paul, that magazine?... However, I did enjoy relics. Relics help keep alive the mem- a dead man in the tomb of Elisha, wrote that we do not worship or adore is doubtless wishful thinking driven seeing the article on the women of ory of the men and women who estab- but “when the body touched Elisha’s relics, “for we may not serve the crea- Thank you for recognizing women of by ideology.... The author should have the Church. I happen to know one of lished and enriched the Church so that bones, the man came to life and stood ture rather than the Creator, who is the Church. It’s about time the Church put more effort into understanding St. them and know of the sacrifices they we, their descendants, may attempt to up on his feet.” blessed forever. Still we honor the rel- gave them an “atta girl.” Paul in a way that would not go against make every day! Maybe, just maybe, follow in their footsteps and witness the In the Acts of the Apostles (19:11– ics of the martyrs, that we may adore – Audrey H., via Flocknote the great Catholic women mentioned we should have more women in high- faith handed on to us. 12), we read, “God did extraordinary Him whose martyrs they are.” in the following paragraphs.... Those er positions in the Church! In our modern age, the veneration miracles through Paul, so that even Relics allow us to remember the ho- “Women of the Church”?! How about saintly and influential women did not Thomas L., via email of relics may seem strange, but if you handkerchiefs and aprons that had liness of a saint and his or her cooper- some women priests!! see themselves as disobeying Paul. think about it, it’s not so different from touched him were taken to the sick, ation in God’s work. At the same time, – O’Hagan, via Flocknote – Thomas V. Mirus, Editor’s response: If it’s any comfort, some of our personal practices. Many and their illnesses were cured and the they inspire us to ask for the interces- CatholicCulture.org we spend around 55 cents per copy to of us retain and treasure objects that evil spirits left them.” sion of that saint and to beg the grace And when will we get to hear some of produce, print and deliver our print once belonged to someone we love: a Miracles were connected with these of God to live a faith-filled life. these wonderful Catholic women in Editor’s response: Numerous scholars editions, a pittance compared to com- piece of clothing, a lock of hair, their relics not because they possessed mag- our churches so our daughters can be have questioned whether in fact Paul mercial magazines – and two issues rosary. We hang photos of our de- ical power. In each of these instances, Msgr. Ferdinando D. Berardi, Pastor inspired and our sons can gain respect wrote “Women should remain silent in per year are digital-only and therefore ceased loved ones in honored places in it was God who brought about the Blessed Sacrament, Staten Island for these women leaders? Our chil- the churches” and similar passages in 1 free of printing and postage costs.

4 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 5 NEWS AND NOTES

A community of support and service. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Scholars prepare to serve Thanksgiving dinner at a soup kitchen; scholar Junelle Addei is preparing for a career in social work; alum Danielle Beckford, center, helps to run the annual awards dinner.

A springboard to a meaningful life. PIERRE TOUSSAINT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Cardinal Spellman High School students at the 2019 Pierre Toussaint “Pierre Toussaint is a really great support system. Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner; program alum Danica Brown, now a litigation attorney in New It’s a whole program based on being young York, serves as a mentor for younger scholars. SCHOLARS IN SERVICE and being Catholic, going through your college hen Danielle Beckford Now a successful talent agent in like Beckford, participates in the Pierre was awarded a Pierre New York, Beckford still participates Toussaint Dinner every year, and still journey and keeping your faith.” W Toussaint Scholarship in fully in the Pierre Toussaint com- considers herself a part of the Tous- 2004, she was one of two recipients munity. Her commitment to the or- saint community. “I continue to serve – Junelle Addei, Pierre Toussaint scholar that year. “It was a small program at ganization, and to the success of its as a mentor for any scholar who is in- the time,” she recalls. “Now there are younger scholars, speaks volumes terested or in need,” she says. “When of Leah Dixon and Brother Tyrone Da- her Toussaint scholarship. “It’s a hum- in society, and that we need to support more than 75 participating scholars at about the program. “Pierre Toussaint I go back to meet with the scholars vis from the Office of Black Ministry, bling experience, because you see peo- and uplift each other. Right now, in various levels.” alumni are really out there,” she says. during the retreats, I tend to form a and the support of your fellow scholars ple at their lowest, struggling to feed college, it’s about doing service oppor- Since 1983, the Toussaint scholar- “I continue to be part of the staff for natural connection with the current and alumni.” their families, and then you meet the tunities and building my career. I feel ships have been awarded to graduat- the annual fundraising dinner and students.” It’s the community that both Through weekend retreats and one- volunteers who do the work compas- like after college – especially as a social ing seniors from high schools in the other events – the retreats, the year- former scholars cite as the program’s day workshops, the program brings sionately every week. When I think work major – I’ll be able to dig deeper archdiocese. The program, which is ly Day of Service, the overseas trips. biggest benefit. the scholars, from freshmen to third- about my own pro bono work – that’s into the fact that everyone is valuable, administered by the Office of Black Once a scholar, always a scholar.” Current scholar Junelle Addei agrees. year graduate students, together for the foundation of my heart.” everyone is seen as a child of God.” Ministry of the Archdiocese of New Danica Brown became a Pierre “Pierre Toussaint is a really great sup- networking, service projects and pre- As she prepares to embark on her ca- York, goes far beyond the financial Toussaint scholar in 2010. She was port system,” she says. “It’s a whole sentations in career, personal and faith reer in social work, Addei also points For more information about the grants, providing mentorship, advise- in the program through four years at program based on being young and development. Brown remembers the to the formative impact of the Tous- Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund, vis- ment and a dynamic array of oppor- George Washington University, then being Catholic, going through your life-altering impact of service work at saint experience. “Being part of Pierre it obmny.org/pierre-toussaint-scholars tunities for growth in both faith and law school at Howard University. college journey and keeping your faith. food pantries around the archdiocese, Toussaint and learning more about my or contact Leah Dixon in the Black career for students at the undergradu- Now a third-year litigation associate It helps you through your challenges, where she helped in administration Catholic faith has allowed me to be Ministry office at 646-794-2681; email ate and graduate levels. at Fried, Frank in , she, your struggles. It gives you the support and distribution in connection with more aware of the struggles people face [email protected].

6 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 7 NEWS AND NOTES THE SCIENCE OF FAITH

Photo by NASA on Unsplash RECOMMENDED ISSUE READING LIST

Modern Physics and Ancient Faith THE SCIENCE OF FAITH by Stephen M. Barr In this in-depth exploration, Pro- espite some centuries-old modern scientists were believing fessor Barr demonstrates that the missteps, the Catholic Church Christians – including, by the way, discoveries of modern science align D is a supporter of science, not Galileo. Kepler announced his dis- better with Catholic teachings than its enemy – yet there’s a widespread covery of the laws of planetary motion with atheism or materialism. Univ. notion that faith and physics are at with a prayer: “I thank you, Lord God of Notre Dame Press, 2016 odds with one another. We spoke our Creator, that you have allowed with Prof. Stephen Barr, president of me to see the beauty in your work of The Believing Scientist: the Society of Catholic Scientists, to creation.” These scientists saw their Essays on Science and Religion better understand the coexistence of discoveries as showing forth the by Stephen M. Barr God and the Big Bang. greatness of God’s handiwork. One Twenty-seven articles about the rela- finds a lot more atheism now among tion of science and faith, evolution, Archways: Four centuries ago, lead- scientists – and nonscientists – than mind and soul, the Big Bang and ers of the Church in Rome condemned in the past. Nevertheless, many sci- creation, and other topics. Eerd- Galileo for supporting the theory that entists remain religious, including the mans, 2016 the Earth revolves around the Sun. Is 1,000-plus members of the Society of Catholicism anti-science? Catholic Scientists (SCS), which was Faith, Science and Reason: Theology founded in 2016. The Society gave its on the Cutting Edge (2nd edition) Prof. Stephen Barr: The condem- 2018 St. Albert Award to Juan Mal- by Christopher T. Baglow nation of Galileo was a blunder, of dacena, whom many regard as the Written as a textbook for Catholic course, but did not reflect an “anti-sci- greatest theoretical physicist of his “These scientists saw their schools, this wonderful volume cov- ence” attitude. It was an aberration in generation. He is a member of SCS. ers a wide range of topics, includ- an otherwise glorious 800-year history ing evolution, human origins, how of the Church’s interaction with sci- Archways: Most contemporary phys- discoveries as showing forth the to read Scripture properly, the Big ence. Catholic priests were among the icists believe that our universe devel- Bang and cosmology. Midwest Theo- founders of entire branches of modern oped through a complex sequence of greatness of God’s handiwork.” logical Forum, 2019 science: Blessed Nicolas Steno in geolo- random events, beginning with the Big gy; Angelo Secchi in astrophysics; Gre- Bang billions of years ago. How can – Prof. Stephen Barr The Language of God: A Scientist gor Mendel in genetics. The Big Bang that be reconciled with the notion that Presents Evidence of Belief theory of cosmology was the brain- God created the world and has a plan by Francis S. Collins child of the Catholic priest-physicist for His people? A renowned scientist (the leader of Georges Lemaître. Marin Mersenne, “Divine providence does not exclude scientific careers is to be prudent about brilliance in physics, like brilliance in the Human Genome Project) tells the first person to measure the speed of Barr: Random events play an im- fortune and chance.” how and to whom they go about de- chess or mathematics, is a very spe- the emotionally powerful story of sound, was a priest, as were Giuseppe portant role in the universe, but the claring their faith. I would also advise cialized kind of intelligence, which his adult conversion to Christiani- Piazzi, who discovered the first aster- universe also has a profound and per- Archways: In the world of scientif- them to join SCS for fellowship, en- has nothing to do with wisdom, vir- ty. Though Collins is not Catholic, oid, and Francesco Grimaldi, who dis- vasive order that is described by exact ic research, is there any prejudice or couragement and advice. tue, philosophical depth or even com- his book is aligned with Catholic covered the phenomenon of diffraction mathematical laws. What is random- discrimination against scientists who mon sense. Some great scientists, like doctrine except for some statements of light. The list goes on and on. ness? Very roughly, things are random declare themselves to be Christians or Archways: Finally, how can a nonsci- Hawking, have been atheists; others, about bioethics in the appendix. when there is no reason for them to believers of any other faith? entist respond to the person at a party like Newton, were devout Christians. Free Press, 2007 Archways: Albert Einstein once dis- exhibit a predictable systematic pat- – a neighbor, a brother-in-law – who (Einstein’s views are actually quite missed all religion as “an incarnation tern. Think of throwing a pair of dice Barr: There is some, but you are just as says, “I read that Einstein said there is hard to pin down.) To the brother-in- God’s Mechanics: of primitive superstition,” and Stephen many times or dealing a sequence of likely to encounter anti-religious bigot- no God. Why should I believe you over law who rejects God because Einstein How Scientists and Engineers Hawking was an atheist. Does modern cards from a well-shuffled deck. The ry in an English or history department Einstein?” did, I would say simply: “It’s up to Make Sense of Religion physics make religion untenable? Do cards dealt are “random,” and yet God as in a physics department. I am told you whether or not to worship God, by Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J. we have to choose between pursuing knows from all eternity what is “in the it is worse in biology than physics – Barr: There is a strange tendency to but you should certainly not worship The director of the Vatican Obser- science or following faith? cards.” This is something St. Thom- probably because biologists are always think that great scientists are also sag- Einstein or make an idol or oracle vatory, “Brother Guy,” offers help- as Aquinas wrote about long before having to contend with fundamental- es. I think this began with Einstein, out of him.” And – the brother-in-law ful insights and uncovers many Barr: Certainly not. Until about the modern science. Book 3, chapter 74 of ists over evolution. My advice to those and in recent times Stephen Hawking should take note here! – Einstein him- parallels between science and faith. mid-19th century, most of the great his Summa Contra Gentiles is entitled at an early and vulnerable stage of their achieved similar oracular status. But self would have heartily agreed. Jossey-Bass, 2008

8 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 9 NEWS AND NOTES A new case management system, al- allow better tracking of those working and volunteers who work with mi- ready in place, will track every abuse with children in the archdiocese. nors; and the addition of protocols complaint “from first report through The report also recommends an concerning the abuse of noncon- final resolution,” storing documenta- increase in the size and the exper- senting adults. NEWSFEED tion and providing notifications and tise of the Lay Review Board; the ap- To report sexual abuse by a priest, reminders. A new document manage- pointment of a compliance officer in bishop or deacon, please visit archny. ment system for the Priest Personnel the Priest Personnel Office (already org/report-a-complaint or contact Ei- Office and an updated database for the enacted); requiring more frequent leen Mulcahy at 646-794-2949; email STEPS TOWARD HEALING Safe Environment Program will also Safe Environment training for staff [email protected]. t the end of September, and volunteers and conducts crimi- pending the results. If the allegation is Judge Barbara Jones issued nal background checks and trainings substantiated by the Lay Review Board, A her much-anticipated report before any employee or volunteer can the priest’s removal from ministry be- CULTURE CORNER on the Archdiocese of New York’s begin working with children.” comes permanent. response to the crisis of clergy sex In addition to the efforts of the Safe “The Archdiocese has taken mean- abuse. Appointed by Cardinal Dolan Environment Office, the Priest Per- ingful steps to support victim-survivors in the fall of 2018 as an independent sonnel Office maintains extensive of sexual abuse,” Judge Jones writes. FIVE BOOKS FOR UNDER THE TREE reviewer and special counsel, Judge records on every archdiocesan priest “The victims assistance coordinator is Jones and her team spent a year con- and requires priests from outside the available to offer victims support.” A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury Sacred Shelter: 13 Journeys of Homelessness ducting an exhaustive review of the archdiocese to present certification In addition, since 2016, the Indepen- to Rome in Search of a Faith by Timothy Egan and Healing Edited by Susan Celia Greenfield archdiocese’s child-protection prac- from their home diocese or religious dent Reconciliation and Compensation A New York Times columnist who describes himself Devastating though it is, homelessness is a symp- tices and examining procedures for order before being allowed to minister Program of the archdiocese, admin- as “a skeptic by profession ... lapsed but listening,” tom of deeper issues, of lives sent into tailspin responding to allegations of past in the Archdiocese of New York. istered independently by Kenneth embarks on the ancient 1,000-mile Via Francigena by a variety of social ills: drugs, economic injus- abuse. The report shows an institu- The judge, with a team of lawyers, Feinberg, has offered qualified claim- pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome – “a tice, a fractured health care system and various tion on a path toward healing. “reviewed the personnel files for every ants financial compensation for their trail compressed by the patter of 150 generations.” other holes in the safety net. These 13 essays priest and deacon in the Archdiocese suffering. “Although the IRCP process Burdened by doubt and anger (his brother was a by formerly homeless “graduates” of a life-skills PREVENTIVE MEASURES victim of clerical abuse as a boy), empowerment program founded by Amid the many media stories about Egan is nonetheless open to the Catholic Charities of New York and the child sexual abuse in the Church, wonders of the walk. Filled with Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness one important detail often goes un- evocative descriptions of land- and Housing provide a sobering yet remarked: the fact that clergy sexual “The Archdiocese has taken scapes, people and sacred sites, his hopeful look at the slide into home- abuse in the current context has be- book is by turns lyrical, comic and lessness and the climb back to stability. come a rare occurrence in the Arch- meaningful steps to support deeply meditative. Be warned: This Empire State Editions; empirestateedi- diocese of New York. Judge Jones’s transformative odyssey, which culmi- tions.com report notes that, since 2002 – when victim-survivors of sexual abuse.” nates in an audience with the pope, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- may leave you longing to make a Who Do You Say I Am? ops issued the Charter for the Protec- – Judge Barbara Jones pilgrimage of your own. Viking; Daily Reflections on the Bible, the tion of Children and Young People penguinrandomhouse.com Saints, and the Answer That Is Christ – there have been two substantiated by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan allegations against priests in the arch- and confirmed that no Archdiocesan is confidential, victim-survivors are Faith and Fury: The Rise of These 365 meditations by our own diocese. The horrific era of predato- priest or deacon against whom there is always free to discuss their abuse or Catholicism During the Civil War archbishop are down to earth and up- ry betrayal by a small but significant a substantiated complaint of abuse of their experience with the IRCP,” the by Fr. Charles P. Connor lifting at the same time, crystal clear number of clerics, too often abetted by a minor is in ministry today.” summary states. “It has proven to be a The early history of Catholicism in and perfectly applicable to everyday supervisors who failed to hold them highly effective program that provides the United States is one of growth life. Image; penguinrandomhouse.com accountable for their crimes, is now DOING JUSTICE expedited relief to victim-survivors and courage in the face of wide- largely a thing of the past. While it’s critically important to without the need for costly litigation spread anti-Catholic bigotry. The Civil War saw In the Beginning: A Catholic Scientist Keeping it that way requires constant prevent further cases of abuse, it is and the emotional distress that can re- the Church gain in influence, as thousands of Explains How God Made Earth Our Home vigilance and the strict adherence to equally essential to recognize the harm sult from that process.” Catholic soldiers fought and died for both sides. by Dr. Gerard Verschuuren policies that grew out of the charter. suffered by victim-survivors. When- Fr. Connor recounts the fearless and compas- Not only is religion not incompatible with science “The Archdiocese’s Safe Environment ever someone steps forward to report GETTING STRONGER sionate work of the many Catholic chaplains and (see “Issue: The Science of Faith,” page 8); Dr. Office plays a crucial role in ensuring abuse, no matter how long ago it may While current archdiocesan pro- religious sisters who served as nurses and doctors Verschuuren argues that the laws of nature, the that children are safe in Archdiocesan have occurred, the archdiocese notifies grams have been effective in prevent- to the wounded in field hospitals. He examines vastness and complexity of the universe, and the schools, parishes, and programs,” the the district attorney of the jurisdiction ing new incidents of abuse, Judge why the Church in America failed to come to a unique conditions that make our planet habitable judge wrote in the report’s summary. where the alleged crime took place. If Jones sees opportunities to make it principled stand against , and how anti-Ca- support the scientific conclusion that Earth was “The Office promulgates a code of -con the complaint is against a cleric still better. The archdiocese is in the pro- tholicism returned in full force as soon as the war specifically designed by God to support the human duct for any adult interacting with chil- in ministry, the archdiocese launch- cess of planning and implementing was over. EWTN Publishing; EWTNPublishing.com species. Sophia Institute Press; sophiainstitute.com dren in an Archdiocese institution. It es an independent investigation and her recommendations, including sig- monitors more than 30,000 employees the priest is removed from ministry nificant improvements in technology.

10 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 11 Freshman Giovanni Gauzza of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Poughkeepsie. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: In prayer at New York Catholic Youth Day 2019 (NYCYD), at Westchester County Center; Junior Honor Society officers at Kingston Catholic School with a check for People’s Place Meet the generation carrying the message Café; packing meals for Burkina Faso at NYCYD. of Christ into tomorrow

n a street corner in olic students are banding together to as a protector of those who cannot pro- the Bronx, a group of pray, make pilgrimages and help feed tect themselves. Young Catholics must girls is handing out and house the poor both locally and remain strong in the face of peer pres- hot meals and warm internationally. Young adults from sure, negative messages in the press and clothing to grateful Staten Island to Sullivan County, from the lure of temporal pleasures instantly Oclients of a rehab center. A few blocks Westchester to Ulster, are attending available with the tap of a screen. away, children are addressing cards to Mass together, socializing, learning To lead the Church into tomorrow be delivered along with holiday gifts and taking to the streets in support of will require courage, hard work, hu- and necessities to a home for battered those less fortunate than themselves. mility, a willingness to evolve and a moms with newborns. And at Kings- They are both the present and the fu- commitment to serving others. The ton Catholic School in Ulster County, ture of the Church. young people in these pages are ex- members of the Junior Honor Society Carrying the faith forward is a joyful amples of hope for the faithful and operate a snack cart and donate the calling, but also a daunting prospect. sources of inspiration for other youth, proceeds to a local charity that pro- Mainstream American culture is rid- who – troubled by a world that deval- vides meals and supplies to the needy. ing a decades-long trend away from ues life, celebrates violence and hides All over the Archdiocese of New faith and toward moral relativism. despair behind a shiny veneer of so- York, young people are suiting up as Meanwhile, the Church is recovering cial-media “reality” – are longing for altar servers, raising their voices in from the scandal of clerical sex abuse, a genuine experience of community choirs, praying the rosary, studying working to help survivors find justice and the news that God loves them. the Bible. On college campuses, Cath- while also restoring its own reputation They have much to teach us.

12 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 13 YOUNG AND CATHOLIC plies that we send out for the holidays utes, they do a brisk business selling er Pattie Balcanoff, one of the two to a charity that distributes toys and chips and fruit snacks to their fellow faculty advisers for the NJHS. The school supplies to children in under- students, from kindergarteners to students were already volunteering served countries.” middle schoolers. An efficient system twice a year at the People’s Place food GROWING IN DEVOTION For the girls, these acts are a part of $5 prepaid cards makes it possible pantry – the largest in Ulster County t 11:30 on a Sunday morn- of their shared devotion to Mary. for everyone to buy what they want – and when they learned that the non- ing, it’s standing room only “It makes a joyous situation out of without the bother of long lines or profit was opening a new café to serve A for the Spanish-language things,” Coats says. “It gets them to do coins rolling on the floor. all comers on a “whatever you can af- Mass at St. Athanasius Church in the this type of work with a joyful spirit, Every penny of the “profits” goes to ford” basis, they wanted to help out. southwest Bronx. Outside, cars are because we’re doing it in community. the People’s Place Café, which pro- It was seventh-grader Madison Kiley double-parked for two blocks in every It’s a calling to something greater.” vides breakfast and lunch to needy Ul- who suggested the snack cart and even direction. Inside, the choir is singing a ster County residents in a light-filled dreamed up the prepaid cards. lively hymn with a Latin beat, and the CHIPPING IN AGAINST HUNGER cafeteria-style eatery two miles from “I love knowing that we did some- pastor, Fr. José Rivas, is preparing to ach morning at at 8 o’clock, the the school. In its first month of oper- thing good – and we had fun doing it,” begin the spirited service. Amid this seventh and eighth graders of ation, the snack cart project cleared says Maia Rich, the SJHS vice president vibrant scene, the Daughters of Mary E the National Junior Honor So- $200, which the students presented to at Kingston Catholic. “When we pre- appear like a vision in the front two ciety (NJHS) at Kingston Catholic People’s Place director Christine Hein sented the check to Mrs. Hein, I couldn’t rows, dressed all in white with chap- School set up snack carts on the three on November 12. believe how much we, as a school, had el veils covering their heads and Mi- floors of the school, across the street “The idea came from the students raised. That feeling will remind us to raculous Medals on colored ribbons from St. Mary’s Church. For 15 min- themselves,” says seventh-grade teach- keep doing service in the future.” pinned to their blouses so each ribbon forms the letter M. They range in age from 8 to 18. “It speaks volumes when you have a young girl wearing her uniform in Daughters of Mary praying the rosary Mass,” says Glenny Coats, the young at Corpus Christi monastery in the Bronx. parishioner who coordinates the group BELOW: Assembling in the plaza of St. Athanasius, Bronx. for St. Athanasius parish. “Its signifi- cance is purity – one of the virtues that we tap into when we learn about Mary. Its essence is innocence.” The girls are setting a great example for other young people, Fr. Rivas says. “It’s a neighborhood where there have historically been some bad influenc- es, drugs and addiction and violence. These girls are devoted to Our Lady, and that’s a very positive influence.” “The Daughter of Mary wants to At Kingston Catholic School, CLOCKWISE FROM be more than just a girl who goes ABOVE RIGHT: Punching a prepaid ticket; the team through life,” Coats says. “She wants behind the snack cart, with principal Jill Albert (left) and to be a girl who saves lives, who saves faculty advisers Ann Mino (center) and Pattie Balcanoff souls, who does good in her com- (right); after the lunch rush at People’s Place Café. munity, who can look at Mary as her model and as her beacon.” After Mass, the girls sometimes walk a few blocks to say the rosary in the chapel at the Corpus Chris- ti Monastery, the oldest monastery of Dominican sisters in the United States.St. Martin “The de Porres, sisters Poughkeepsie. there are like our godmothers,” Coats says. The girls participate in annual re- treats and work in service projects, preparing and delivering meals and clothing to the poor and homeless in Manhattan and to clients of a Bronx rehab center. “We also do a box of sup-

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he six young Catholics who grace the cover of this edition ABOVE: A thousand teens sitting and listening at New York Catholic Youth Day 2019. T of Archways belong to two BELOW, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A boisterous singalong; packing meals; professing faith. of the archdiocese’s regional youth programs. Their future dreams tend A THOUSAND TIMES YES ery to illustrate the value of prayer and toward service professions, from law xpect to hear from the 1,000- the importance of trusting God when enforcement to mental health coun- plus students who attended this hope seems hard to come by. seling, and an ongoing commitment E fall’s New York Catholic Youth They experienced Mass celebrated to the faith. Cardinal Dolan with members of the Day at the Westchester County Center by Cardinal Dolan, heard his homily The Pallotine Teenage Federation archdiocesan Youth Team at NYCYD. in White Plains. They came from par- on the North American martyrs and (PTAF), represented (above, from left) ishes, schools and ministries through- the glory of living (and if necessary, by Veronica Keene, Chris Velecca and out the archdiocese and responded to dying) for Jesus. At the end of the day, Ashley Zacardo, is based in Orange the theme of the day – “Speak Up” – all knelt for Eucharistic adoration be- County and affiliated with youth TIME FOR DISCERNMENT parish, serve those in need, promote keepsie, first began thinking about the by making their voices heard in song, fore heading home with a new resolve ministries as far away as Staten Island. or every young Catholic, the call social justice, create beauty through priesthood in fourth grade. “They were prayer and passionate dialogue about to raise their voices for social justice PTAF teens help each other grow in of faith arrives in a different way. music and art. But a few of us receive asking kids to become altar servers,” how to change the world for the better. and the Catholic faith, preparing to faith through retreats and service. F Some hear only a faint murmur a stronger message from God: a voca- he recalls. Ordinarily, his intense stage They packed 50,000 meals for hun- live out the words of Pope Francis “The program helped me come and may drift away from God, at least tion to religious life. fright would have made the idea terri- gry people in Burkina Faso; flocked (Christus Vivit, 2019): “We must dare to terms with my relationship with for a time. Others perceive a clearer This process of understanding God’s fying. Instead, he says, “All my fears to workshops about discernment, the to be different ... testifying to the beau- God,” says Veronica, a high school imperative, an opportunity to glorify plan for us is called discernment, and seemed to go away, and I said yes.” power of prayer and what it means ty of generosity, service, purity, perse- senior from Pleasant Valley who God through work and relationships, for a some it begins at a very young age. Gauzza is currently enrolled in the to be a Catholic woman or man; and verance, forgiveness, fidelity to our is currently PTAF’s president. The by helping others and creating good Giovanni Gauzza, a freshman at Our Cathedral Prep program at St. Jo- heard an inspiring keynote address personal vocation, prayer, the pursuit group does service work with soup in the world. They worship in their Lady of Lourdes High School in Pough- seph’s Seminary in Yonkers, where he from Chika Anyanwu, who told her of justice and the common good, love kitchens and food pantries, and Ve- joins other young men discerning for own story of personal loss and recov- for the poor, and social friendship.” ronica teaches first graders in her the priesthood at periodic weekend parish’s religious education pro- retreats. “We get 10 to 15 guys each gram. “It makes me happy,” she says, month – numbers have doubled since “to share my faith with others.” last year – for prayer, catechesis, oc- Jalexie Urena and Deanna and casionally a trip somewhere,” says Fr. Jean-Luc Saliva (from right, above) Christopher Argano, director of voca- are members of Jornada, a move- tions for the archdiocese. “These are ment devoted to “youth evangelizing guys who are devout, involved in their youth.” From the age of 16, members parish and want to do the will of God attend annual retreats and perform in their life.” service in their communities. For Gauzza, that means continuing to Jean-Luc, now a young adult men- study scripture and do service at local tor with the program, especially loves charities and in his parish’s religious ed- singing in Jornada’s annual benefit ucation program. He is very confident concert – this year’s proceeds support about the future of Catholicism. immigrant families. “It’s one of the “God will see us through,” he says. greatest moments,” he says, “doing Giovanni Gauzza. “If you look at scripture and the his- this for other people.” tory of the Church, that’s very clear.”

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in agreement with the mission of the Church,” Andrew says. Last year, the Catholic ministry in New Paltz spoke up in defense of the Bravo Center when pro-choice protesters tried to get them barred from campus. “It really makes you question: Is this something you’re willing to stand up for? At that mo- ment, it’s huge to have the support of the group and realize you’re not alone.” This is serious stuff, but it’s also joyful. “There’s a stigma in colleges,” Andrew says, “that to be Catholic is something your parents or grandpar- ents did. You do it while you have to, and when you get older you can just Andrea Espinoza (left) and Ijeoma Volunteers from Young Adult Outreach get rid of it. But I think it’s awesome. Mbamalu, founders of the League deliver pizza and fellowship to a homeless man Andrew Powers (center, rear) in the Dominican Republic with SUNY New Paltz campus ministry Being Catholic and young is cool.” of Pan-Afro Catholic Women. outside Grand Central. members helping locals maintain agricultural infrastructure.

FAITH ON THE QUAD something you have to witness first- hen Andrew Powers trans- hand.” The experience has left him de- THE COLOR OF GRACE came to New York I found a culture REACHING FOR GOD ferred to the State Uni- termined to carry on living his faith “We cannot he League of Pan-Afro Catho- shock,” she says. One thing that sur- nce a month, a cadre of young W versity of New York, New actively in the world. “After graduate lic Women grew out of a brunch prised her was a widespread assump- Catholics sets out from Grand Paltz, as a junior, he heard about a re- school, my dream is to start a sports just say T at the Manhattan apartment of tion that all Black people were Protes- O Central Terminal bearing hot treat offered by the Catholic campus ministry, bringing the faith to kids in Ijeoma Mbamalu in early 2018. “It was tants. “A question I often get is, ‘How pizza and open hearts for the homeless ministry and decided to give it a try. their everyday lives,” he says. fun – Catholic women from all over are you Catholic, when did you con- population in the surrounding streets. “It almost felt like an encounter with Ann-Marie Abban-Demitrus en- that young the area,” recalls co-founder Andrea vert?’ We have been here and we will Welcome to “You Did It to Me,” one God,” he recalls, “like He was telling tered Vassar as a freshman in 2017 af- Espinoza. “A few attendees of color be here a long time!” of the many ministries of the Young me that ministry is where I’m meant to ter growing up in Ghana. The campus stayed behind and started talking and Members are educated in a variety of Adult Outreach Office (YAO) of the be. From that moment, I was all in.” ministry gave her a community where people are laughing and the vibe was great.” She disciplines. “They work in many differ- Archdiocese of New York. Since joining the campus ministry she could practice her faith and find emailed Mbamalu a few months later ent industries, from tech to medicine to The programs of YAO do a remark- program, Andrew – now the group’s support in adapting to life in America. the future of with the idea of starting a group. “We retail and finance – they run the gam- able of bringing together young president – has been rewarded with “I grew up thinking of Catholicism as polled our Black women friends and ut,” Mbamalu says. And they don’t all Catholics in our region – and shatter- the companionship and support of restrictive, as if the only people that we became active in January 2019.” have the same politics. “While we do ing the misconception that Catholicism like-minded people, as well as the matter are Catholics like me and my our world. The group brings together Catholic adhere to the magisterium, it’s import- is not positioned to survive beyond the opportunity to be part of the local family. Vassar Catholic Community women from , Nigeria, Ghana, ant to acknowledge disagreements,” Es- next generation. The crowds who show parish, St. Joseph’s, teaching reli- taught me how to love all other peo- Kenya, Trinidad and the American pinoza says. “You can’t have discussions up for YAO Masses, holy hours, lectures gious education classes to third grad- ple, regardless of creed, color, affinity They are South for fellowship, prayer, reading, if you are not OK that everyone doesn’t and volunteer opportunities speak to ers. Members of the campus group and all that. discussion and occasionally a guest adhere to what you believe.” the numbers of young adults who hun- volunteer locally with a homeless “Being a liberal arts college, Vassar its present; speaker. “We don’t have a mission One subject that brings the group ger to practice the Catholic faith – once shelter and soup kitchen in Kingston is not super big on faith,” Anne-Ma- statement yet, but if we did it would be together is the rosary. “The rosary is they realize that they are not alone. and a New Paltz pregnancy support rie says. “The campus ministry gives to highlight the importance of inclu- what centers our attention. It’s when “We try to help people in their 20s clinic, the Bravo Center. In addition, me what I needed to remain steadfast even now, sivity, to provide a forum for people we come together as one, and our and 30s connect,” says YAO director they make an annual service trip in in my Catholic faith.” A chemistry of color who want to worship in ways voices are as one.” Colin Nykaza. “Connect with God. partnership with the St. John Bosco major, Abban hopes to make a dif- that they relate to,” Mbamalu says. One of the group’s core goals is to Connect with each other.” Children’s Fund. Last year, Andrew ference in the world as a biochemist. St.they Martin de Porres, are Poughkeepsie. “I was born and raised in Nigeria, enable members to fully embrace their It’s a common theme among this traveled with the group to the Do- “Long-term, I would like to go home and I remember worshipping in a Catholic identity. “There are some of generation of the faithful: young Cath- minican Republic, and the experi- to Ghana after grad school and use my helping to way that was really memorable. I’ve our members who don’t feel welcome olics experiencing the joy of communi- ence was transformative. knowledge to improve health care.” missed the soulfulness. It took me a in their own parishes,” Espinoza says. ty, the power of God expressed though “Just seeing what their daily lives Sometimes, Catholics on campus while to find a home parish where I “We are here to say, you are welcome the growing ranks of worshippers un- are like,” Andrew says, “trying to help have to swim against the stream of enrich it.” felt connected to Christ.” here: We’re going to talk, to pray, and afraid to say “We believe.” Working out,Photo and Caption then coming back to see all the prevailing culture. “Not every- Espinoza comes from a West Indi- help you figure out what your path to together, they are spreading the love of the things we take for granted: it’s one in the academic community is – Pope Francis, Christus Vivit an and Latina background. “When I God needs to look like.” Christ and creating a better world.

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The doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, reflecting Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan’s busy shopping district.

n a world that demands constant attention to material matters and pushes the soul to the sidelines, how can we remain true I to our values? Who has time to pray, anyway, when major bills Receive are coming due, a career-crucial meeting is coming up at work, or it’s almost Christmas and we’ve just realized it’s too late to order Seek – and find – a well-rounded life that special gift for one of our loved ones? of service, prayer and celebration The prescription for keeping it all in balance is simple: Remember Jesus. Give. And receive.

20 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 21 GIVE / RECEIVE Here in New York, as winter settles in, people prepare for Serving Thanksgiving dinner to patients at Terrence Cardinal Cooke cold days and long, dark nights. Many of us look forward to Health Care Center. gathering with family, heaping the fire high and exchanging presents with the ones we love. It’s a time to be thankful for our blessings and generous to our neighbors, especially those in need. With Advent, Catholics begin a new liturgical year and prepare to welcome Jesus into the world. Yet to read the bill- boards and watch the ads on television – even listening to the news reports – you might get the impression that the season is all about material presents, about piling up boxes under the tree, demonstrating our “net worth” by spending. A thousand voices try to convince us we can buy happi- ness for ourselves and our loved ones. Economists fret about “holiday spending,” which equates to “consumer confi- dence.” The bottom line seems to be: the more we spend, the more we consume, the better – not just for ourselves but for the country and the world. Of course, we know better, and with a little effort – or a little grace – we can filter out the commercial noise and look Freely you have received; freely give. The gift of baptism at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Valhalla. – Matthew 10:8

Serving the Eucharist at St. Lawrence O’Toole, Brewster. A Nativity pageant at St. , Bronx. past the advertisements to a deeper celebration happening in the same space and time as the frenzied dance of materi- alism. Not all displays are inducing us to shop. Receiving a Eucharistic blessing from Fr. Philip Kelly “Christmas is near, the signs of His approach are evident at St. , Manhattan. along our streets and in our houses,” Pope Francis wrote in 2016. “These outward signs invite us to welcome the Lord who always comes and knocks at our door, knocks at our heart, in order to draw near to us; He invites us to recog- nize His footsteps among the brothers and sisters who pass beside us, especially the weakest and most needy.” This wisdom reminds us that the days of Advent and Christmas – indeed, of our lives – are best focused not on getting and spending, but on giving and receiving. God gives us his love and, with His grace, we joyfully receive it, then reflect it back to Him and pass it on to others. God gives us the unfathomable gift of life, then sends us His son, Jesus Christ, through whom our mortal life may become eternal. Then He gives us Jesus again and again in the form of the Eucharist, to give us the courage and purity to prepare our souls for immortality. The Church offers us many gifts, and many opportunities to give. We receive the sacraments: baptism, which saves our A lector presents the liturgy.

Photo credit: Maria Bastone souls; reconciliation, which forgives our sins; communion,

22 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 23 GIVE / RECEIVE Serving those who serve: Cardinal Dolan celebrates Christmas Eve Mass with members of the NYPD Service Emergency Unit. which unites us with Jesus in the Eucharist; confirmation, which ushers us into Christian adulthood; matrimony, in Photo credit: Maria Bastone which two souls become gifts to each other; holy orders, a gift of sanctity to those who are called; and anointing of the sick, the sacrament of healing and preparation for the ulti- mate gift of eternal life with Christ.” In turn, we serve as members of Christ’s body. As ushers, altar servers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers, we help Him bestow His blessings on others. In social justice ministries, we bring His love to the poor, the homeless, the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, the refugee. Through the Church, we receive the gift of fellowship and all of the benefits that come with it: religious educa- tion for adults and their children, marriage preparation,

“To have life in abundance one must learn to give: not only the profits of businesses, but of yourselves.” – Pope Francis

bereavement support, social groups for teens, young adults and seniors. As parish members, we also contribute funds, according to our ability, to keep our local church and our diocese vital. At home and in our community, we break bread, share our love, support each other through good and bad times. We ease one another’s pain through compassion and generosity. And there’s nothing wrong with celebrating abundance: when the time comes, we gather with friends and family to Spreading the word. FROM TOP: Giovanni Gauzza teaches rejoice at the table of plenty. At Christmastime, we exchange religious education classes to sixth graders at St. Martin de Porres, presents, offering thanks to one another and to God. Poughkeepsie; Catholic Charities volunteers buying Christmas gifts This is balance. We give and receive. We pause to experi- Sharing the gift of music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

for clients of the Adopt-a-Family program. ence the love, the comfort and joy, and sing glory to Jesus. Sheridan credit: Chris Photo

24 † WINTER 2019-20 † WINTER 2019-20 25 Don oíche úd i mBeithil Ireland

Gaelic: English: Don oíche úd i mBeithil I sing of a night in Bethlehem beidh tagairt faoi ghréin go brách, A night as bright as dawn Don oíche úd i mBeithil I sing of that night in Bethlehem gur tháinig an Briathar slán; The night the Word was born Tá gríosghrua ar spéartha The skies are glowing gaily ‘s an talamh ‘na chlúdach bán; The Earth in white is dressed Féach Íosagán sa chléibhín, See Jesus in the cradle ‘s an Mhaighdean ‘Á dhiúl le grá Drink deep in His mother’s breast Ar leacain lom an tsléibhe And there on a lonely hillside O n e C h r i s t , go nglacann na haoirí scáth The shepherds bow down in fear Nuair in oscailt gheal na spéire When the heavens open brightly tá teachtaire Dé ar fáil; And God’s message rings out so clear Céad glóir anois don Athair Glory now to the Father sa bhFlaitheasa thuas go hard! In all the heavens high Is feasta fós ar sa thalamh And peace to His friends on Earth below Many Welcomes d’fheara dea-mhéin’ siocháin! Is all the angels cry

At a Den Svateho Mikuláša (St. Nicholas Day) In the glorious diversity of our archdiocese, celebration at St. John Nepomucene in Manhattan, Ó, kto kto l’úbi Mikuláša children sing for the saint. choirs of angels sing in many different tongues Slovakia

Slovak: Ó, kto kto l’úbi Mikuláša Ó, kto kto slúží Mikulášovi

Tomu svätý Mikuláš esus arrives at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at Mid- vždy mu pomáhaj, Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral: night Mass on Christmas Eve. At the same Mikuláš, Mikuláš Cardinal Dolan lays Jesus in the manger. moment, He arrives in each of the 294 parishes J of the Archdiocese of New York, and together English: we sing “Silent Night,” “Noche de Paz,” “Cicha noc,” O who loves Nicholas the saintly, “Tichá noc,” “Oíche Chiúin,” “Nadwe Khom” – with the O who serves Nicholas the saintly, grace of God, in perfect harmony. Him will Nicholas receive, On the following pages you’ll find snippets of Christmas And give help in time of need: songs in Slovak, Gaelic, Polish, Spanish and Yoruba. Holy Father Nicholas! Type the titles into your web browser to find record- ings and learn to sing along. It’s just a small sampling of the dozens of languages spoken by Catholics in the archdiocese. This Christmastime, try attending a Mass in a language other than your own. Share your culture with someone outside of it, and learn a bit about theirs.

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W żłobie leży! Betelehemu Poland Nigeria

Polish: English: Yoruba: English: W żłobie leży! Któż pobieży In a manger He lies! Awa yio ri Baba gbojule We shall see that we have a Father to trust Kolędować małemu Who will go to sing carols Awa yio ri Baba fehinti We shall see that we have a Father to rely on Jezusowi Chrystusowi to the little Jesus Christ, Nibo labi Jesu Where was Jesus born? Dziś nam narodzonemu born this day for us? Nibo labe bi i Where was he born? Pastuszkowie przybywajcie Shepherds come Betelehemu, ilu ara Bethlehem, the city of wonder Jemu wdzięcznie przygrywajcie play gratefully for Him Nibe labi Baba o daju That is where the Father was born for sure Jako Panu naszemu for He is our Lord Iyin, iyin, iyin nifun o Praise, praise, praise be to Him Adupe fun o, adupe fun o, We thank You, we thank You, adupe fun ojo oni we thank You for this day Baba oloreo Blessed Father Student singers from St. Raymond’s School in the Bronx at the Iyin, iyin, iyin fun o Baba anu Praise, praise, praise be to You, merciful Father Cardinal’s Annual Christmas Luncheon. Cantemos a María Baba toda wasi Father who delivered us Betelehemu Bethlehem Dominican Republic

Spanish: Gloria al Dios del cielo y paz en la tierra, a todos los hombres de buena voluntad Cantemos, cantemos, cantemos a María que ha nacido el Niño, noche de alegría

Todos los pastores están anunciando El Niño ha nacido y ya es navidad Cantemos, cantemos, cantemos a María que ha nacido el Niño, noche de alegría

Santos Reyes Magos que llegan de Oriente adoran al niño que ha nacido ya Cantemos, cantemos, cantemos a María que ha nacido el Niño, noche de alegría

English: Glory to God in heaven and peace on Earth To all people of goodwill Let us sing, let us sing, let us sing to Mary That the Child was born this joyful night

All of the shepherds are proclaiming The Child is born and now it is Christmas Let us sing, let us sing, let us sing to Mary That the Child was born this joyful night

The holy wise men who came from the East Adore the child who has just been born Let us sing, let us sing, let us sing to Mary That the Child was born this joyful night

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ARCHCARE HISPANIC MINISTRY Monthly Homeless Outreach with CatholicNYC Wednesdays, January 22 | February 19 | March 18 PACE Westchester Celebratory Mass with Cardinal Dolan Special Masses at St. Patrick’s Cathedral 7:00 p.m. | Grand Central Terminal Monday, December 16 | 10:00 a.m. tour | 11:00 a.m. Mass For more information: facebook.com/hispanicministryny Come out to meet our brothers and sisters living on the surrounding streets. 115 Broadway | Dobbs Ferry Meet at the Main Concourse Clock. A tour of ArchCare Senior Life (PACE) at Cabrini of Westchester followed by Mass in honor of Our Lady of Nube (Ecuador) For more info, email: [email protected] Mass with Cardinal Dolan and a reception. Sunday, December 15 | 2:00 p.m. Contact: 914-326-3199 | [email protected] CatholicNYC New Year’s Eve Bash Mass in honor of Christ of Esquipulas (Guatemala) Tuesday, December 31 | 9:00 p.m. BLACK MINISTRY OFFICE Sunday, January 5 | 2:00 p.m. St. Malachy’s – The Actor’s Chapel | Times Square Ring in the New Year with Mass and a “Roaring 20s”-themed party Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Applications Mass in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia (Dominican Republic) right by Times Square. Deadline February 29 Sunday, January 12 | 2:00 p.m. For more info, go to: facebook.com/catholicnyc PTSF provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors of diverse backgrounds throughout the Archdiocese of New York. Love and Life Encountered: Healing For more info or to download application: obmny.org/pierre-toussaint-scholars Mass in honor of Our Lady of Suyapa (Honduras) Sunday, February 9 | 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 13 | 7:30 p.m. Contact: 646-794-2681 | [email protected] Church of the | Manhattan Arte Fogata: Join CatholicNYC for a night focused on healing. Confessions will be available. Art Workshop Bolivia – Annual Archdiocesan Black History Month Mass LITURGY OFFICE For more info, email: [email protected] Sunday, February 2 | 2:00 p.m. | St. Patrick’s Cathedral Children Empowered Celebrating the national day of prayer for the African-American and African Planning the Catholic Funeral Liturgy Workshop in Creativity Love and Responsibility: Winter family, an opportunity to come together as a people of many diverse cultures to Saturday, February 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20 | 7:30 p.m. celebrate the faith and culture of people of African descent. All are welcome at St. Joseph’s Seminary | Yonkers Immaculate Conception Courtyard | Manhattan this free event! No reservation required. For parishioners, musicians and clergy. Radical Courage and the Feminine Spirit: Join hundreds of young adults to hear Prof. Helen Alvare speak. Contact: 646-794-2681 | [email protected] | archny.org/obm Registration fee: $15 Register at: nyliturgy.org/funeralworkshop The Art of Janet McKenzie The night will include Confession and a social. This event is free. Contact: [email protected] | 914-968-6200 x8177 Through January 3 | Gallery at the Sheen Center For more info, go to: facebook.com/catholicnyc CATHOLIC CHARITIES This exhibition of paintings reflects the strength and courage of diverse women RESPECT LIFE OFFICE who are continually striving for racial and gender equality, standing strong and YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Volunteer Opportunity: Encore Community Services rejecting prejudice and hate. Admission free. Saturday mornings | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 239 W. 49th St. Feast of the Holy Innocents Youth Ministers Meetup with Cardinal Dolan Deliver meals on foot to homebound seniors in midtown Manhattan. Saturday, December 28 | 8:00 a.m. Mass Arte Fogata: Art Workshop Bolivia – Saturday, January 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Family-friendly. Must register in advance. Church of the Holy Innocents | 128 W. 37th St. Children Empowered in Creativity St. Joseph’s Seminary | Yonkers Register at: tinyurl.com/encorecommunity Pro-Life Mass followed by rosary procession and Eucharistic adoration. January 9 – 31 | Opening reception Thursday, January 9 | 6:00 p.m. For adults who work with teens. The cardinal will discuss his new book, Who Gallery at the Sheen Center Do You Say I Am?, and lead a discussion of Christ’s question to the apostles as a Catholic Charities St. Nicholas Project: Adopt a Family Prayer Vigil for Life Arte Fogata is an art workshop project operating in Bolivia created by artist paradigm for inviting teens to engage in conversation about the Church. The St. Nicholas Project aims to help the most vulnerable in New York City and Wednesday, January 22 | 6:30 p.m. Holy Hour | 7:30 p.m. Mass Robert Aitchison. The show consists of artwork by children in vulnerable For more info, contact: [email protected] | 646-221-8856 neighboring communities with donations of essentials items and by connecting St. Patrick’s Cathedral communities who are engaged in the workshops. Admission free. them to much-needed services throughout the year. Consider supporting our Holy hour with music followed by a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan. most vulnerable families! Warriors An all-new archny.org website is coming soon! To shop for a family: Email [email protected] for the profile on a family March for Life Friday, January 31 | 11:00 a.m. Over the past several months, the Archdiocese of New York has been preparing size of your choosing and drop-off location for purchased gifts. Friday, January 24 | Washington, D.C. Saturday, February 1 | 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. a new website to better serve parish staff, lay leaders, parishioners and those To make a donation, visit: catholiccharitiesny.org/adoptafamily Annual demonstration in the nation’s capital in behalf of the sanctity of life. When a contemporary teen activist is on the brink of giving up the fight interested in our mission. The new home page will feature current news and Buses leave from various locations around the archdiocese. for justice, she finds inspiration in the story of the Little Rock Nine’s battle upcoming events, a far more robust search engine and answers to your frequently FAMILY LIFE OFFICE For information, contact: lifeofficenyc.org/march-for-life for acceptance following the integration of Little Rock Central High School. asked questions. You’ll also find an updated parish finder, the latest press releases Tickets: $15–$20 | Student group rates available on January 31 and, of course, the current issue of Archways. Look for these changes in the next Longest Married Couple Search 2020 New York Pilgrim Mass in Washington, D.C. few weeks, and let us know what you think! Deadline for entry: January 19 Friday, January 24 | 10:30 a.m. YOUNG ADULT OUTREACH Honoring couples in the Archdiocese of New York who have been married St. Patrick’s Church | Washington D.C. 65 years or longer. For New Yorkers attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Young Adult Mass To enter, contact: Joan Brisson: 646-794-3190 | [email protected] Near the start of the rally. No tickets required. Wednesdays, January 8 | February 5 | March 4 | 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is published four times a year by the Archdiocese of New York Marketing Office Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Retreat (Spanish) SHEEN CENTER Holy Hour and confessions from 6:30 – 7:30. Social to follow! Sábado, 1 de febrero | 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 18 Bleecker St., Manhattan | sheencenter.org | 212-925-2812 To stay connected, go to: facebook.com/catholicnyc Michael Cain | Managing Editor St. John Visitation Pastoral Center | 275 W. 230th St. | Bronx Ricardo Paiba | Senior Designer Al servicio de las necesidades espirituales de los padres en duelo. Se requiere The Gospel of John Monthly CatholicNYC Holy Hour Vinny Bove | Junior Designer inscribirse de antemano. Hay becas disponibles. Through December 29 Wednesdays, January 15 | February 12 | March 11 Registration fee: $25/persona o $40/pareja | Incluye desayuno, almuerzo, Award-winning Broadway veteran Ken Jennings (Sweeney Todd, Grand Hotel, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | St. Joseph’s Church | Greenwich Village Suzanne Q. Craig | Director of Marketing cena y materiales Side Show) brings the Gospel powerfully to life in a thrilling 90-minute solo Confessions are available. Social to follow! Lauren Liberatore | Marketing Manager Para más información: 646-794-3193 performance. Directed by John Pietrowski. Tickets: $50–$75 For more info, email: [email protected] Katherine Valentino | Social Media and Web Manager

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