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10/10/2025

Friday, October 10, Iona Prep Lower School held its annual Hunger Walk in support of the Christian Brothers' mission in Peru.

The day began with a Mass, followed by a walk on the Upper School track, which included students, faculty, and families.

This yearly tradition raises vital funds for the Christian Brothers’ work in Peru. This year’s goal was $10,000.

The theme for this year’s walk was “Be Like Edmund,” inspired by Blessed Edmund Rice, a Catholic missionary who recognized the needs of his time—offering food and clothing to restore dignity, and providing education to secure a better future.

Photos courtesy of Iona Preparatory School.

10/10/2025

Pastors and leaders of the Archdiocese of New York gathered for their annual retreat to discuss parish life, vocations, and Catholic education. Timothy Cardinal Dolan encouraged them with reflections on Pope Leo XIV and gratitude for the vitality of parish communities across the archdiocese.

Read the article: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/pastors-gather-for-annual-retreat-in-spring-lake/

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10/10/2025

Bishop A. Elias Zaidan thanked the U.S. and global partners for their efforts to launch the peace process between Israel and Hamas, expressing hope it will end the war in Gaza. He urged urgent humanitarian aid and rebuilding for the Gazan people, calling for continued prayer and dialogue for lasting peace.

Read the article: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/with-peace-process-underway-bishop-a-elias-zaidan-urges-prioritizing-humanitarian-assistance-for-gazans/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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10/10/2025

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te, which calls upon Catholics to renew their love and service to the poor. He urged the faithful to live out Christ’s radical love through compassion, unity, and care for the vulnerable.

Read the article: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/archbishop-timothy-broglio-encourages-the-faithful-to-read-reflect-and-pray-with-the-message-offered-by-pope-leo-xiv-in-dilexi-te/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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10/10/2025

Con motivo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el padre Fredy Patiño envía un mensaje en el que destaca la importancia y la contribución de la comunidad hispana a la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York.

Mire el video completo aquí: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/mensaje-del-padre-fredy-patino-por-el-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana/

10/10/2025

On October 13, we celebrate Columbus Day, honoring the Italian explorer who brought the Christian faith to the New World. Join Timothy Cardinal Dolan for Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Columbus Day Parade from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Read the article: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/much-to-learn-from-christopher-columbus/

Photo Credit: OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz

10/10/2025

Watch Msgr. LaMorte's homily from this morning's Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral here. The Christian path to holiness is one of constant vigilance.

The Christian path to holiness is one of constant vigilance. We must be attentive to our daily prayers, obedient to God’s law, and have a heart open to live and love.

10/10/2025

The Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple. Those are the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary! They’re joyful because they tell us about the arrival and growing up of Jesus, the Son of God.

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10/09/2025

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, Nigeria, discusses the challenges he faces while establishing new parishes there, noting how Western Catholics give aid and how that puts his Church at a disadvantage.

Read the Article: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/nigerian-archbishop-calls-for-greater-support-to-counter-growing-religious-competition/

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10/09/2025

October 8 and 9 mark the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, prompting crucial reflection on how human intelligence must interact with artificial intelligence, rather than be replaced by it.

Reports have shown in the past year that bot traffic on the internet is on the verge of eclipsing human traffic. As this trend continues, we must be aware of the type of polarization this internet environment produces. Decisions that historically required human input are increasingly being put into the hands of AI, and to maintain an ethical use of these tools we must understand the inherent bias found within.

Watch the Video: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/am-i-talking-to-a-real-person-artificial-intelligences-place-in-the-world-today/

10/09/2025

Bishop John Bonnici blessed the new PACE facility at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Center in East Harlem. PACE is structured like a neighborhood to allow for the elderly residents to have a higher level of independence in their daily lives.

Watch the Video: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/archcare-opens-new-pace-facility-at-terence-cardinal-cooke-health-center/

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