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Art That Tells New York’s Story On September 17, 2025, St. Patrick’s Cathedral unveiled its largest major commissioned artwork in the 146-year history of the cathedral: a 25-foot mural celebrating the arrival of immigrants to New York City. Painted by Brooklyn-based artist Adam Cvijanovic, the sweeping artwork draws...

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the soaring sanctuary of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was filled with union members, labor leaders, community representatives, and parishioners who gathered for the annual Labor Day Mass. The liturgy, held each year as a spiritual prelude to the Labor Day Parade up...

Dear Monsignor Sullivan, From all of us at Catholic Charities of New York and our Board of Trustees, thank you. Thank you, Monsignor Sullivan, for your more than 25 years of extraordinary leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to our mission of providing help and creating hope. You guided Catholic Charities through...

A Former Caregiver Finds Care of Her Own When Barbara first came to Vista on 5th, an assisted living community in Manhattan, she wasn’t a resident. She was part of the team. “I worked here for 11 years,” she recalled. “I accompanied people to...

Monsignor Kevin Sullivan joined Good Day New York with co-anchors Rosanna Scotto, a longtime supporter of Catholic Charities and recipient of the Christmas Angel Award at the 79th Annual Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon, and Dan Bowens. In this heartfelt interview, Monsignor reflects on his upcoming transition to Executive Director Emeritus after more than...

Introducing Our 2025 Summer Impact Report: Building Brighter Futures for New York’s Youth At Catholic Charities of New York, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. That’s why we’re deeply committed to empowering the next generation through a wide network of services designed to meet the physical, emotional, and psychological...

A Message from Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, Executive DirectorDear Colleagues: I write to you as I reflect on my 25+ years at Catholic Charities and the moments that have touched me deeply.  I have been distraught by tragedies, troubled by intractable problems and too much suffering.  And...

Double Your Impact: Help End Childhood Hunger This Summer You can make a powerful difference this summer. Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar you contribute through August 15 will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $50,000! This means your gift has double the power, allowing us to provide even more nourishing...

On June 13, 2025, Catholic Charities of New York had the honor of ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the official relaunch of the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity. This renewed philanthropic initiative supports our Second Century Fund and strengthens our mission...

Fathers play a quiet yet powerful role in shaping the lives of their families and communities. At Catholic Charities of New York, we honor the men who show up every day—offering guidance, protection, and love, often in the face of great hardship. Whether they are fathers by birth, mentorship, or circumstance, their presence builds stronger families...