The people of the parishes and offices in this archdiocese are the reason we have programs that offer us opportunities to increase our faith and improve our lives – and also why we have schools and charities that concretely improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and adults every single day.
In the new issue, the cover story will tell you about some of what the archdiocese has to offer to help you deal with the stresses of modern life. In the rest of this edition, you’ll find articles and features filled with tips, insights, inspiration and information on volunteer opportunities, what’s happening in our schools, at the Sheen Center and elsewhere around our 10 counties, expert answers about the history of Halloween, the life of a deacon and how to avoid the dark side of technology.
Click a cover to download the issue as a pdf, or scroll down to select individual stories to read online.
FROM THE CARDINAL
Here, right before Holy Communion, the liturgy gives us the invitation to greet one another with a prayer for the peace Jesus came to bring.
BLESSED vs. STRESSED
7 Ways the Church Can Give Your Life Balance
TABLE OF PLENTY
Spreading the blessings of Thanksgiving to those in need
COMPASSION IN ACTION
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is giving aid to refugees, asylum-seekers and immigrants. You can help.
WE ARE THE WORLD
A gallery of New York Catholics.
FORUM
What is the significance of Halloween to a Catholic?
Should I consider becoming a deacon?
NEWS AND NOTES
Mind, Heart and Soul: Class Upgrades
Safe at School: Shielding Our Kids
New York Catholic Youth Day
Issue: Technology's Dark Side