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Christmas kicked off in NYC with midnight mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Westchester County Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Joseph K. Spano announced that His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the New York Archdiocese held mass at the Westchester County Department of Correction. The mass was attended by a group of 60 residents, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, WDOC personnel, Correction Advisory Board members, New York State Commission of Correction personnel and clergy representing diverse faiths, and touched on unity and redemption in this coming holiday season.Spano said, “We are mindful that being incarcerated during the holiday season presents additional challenges for our residents and their families. To have his Eminence Cardinal Dolan say Mass for our residents leading up to the Christmas Holiday is truly a gift and one that is sure to have a positive impact on their lives.” (Audacity; 12/25/24) READMORE>>>>> Cardinal Dolan Holds Mass at Correction Facility – As he has done for years, Cardinal Timothy Dolan welcomed thousands to St. Patrick’s Cathedral for midnight mass, marking the beginning of Christmas with a message of hope and light. Let there be light as God’s recreation starts with that midnight dazzle,” he said. The traditional midnight mass was held at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, requiring tickets for attendance. This nearly 150-year-old tradition dates back to 1879, when the cathedral on Fifth Avenue first opened its doors. The cardinal spoke about the significance of the day with some humor. “God so loved the world, he did not send us a drone,” Dolan said, adding, “God so loved the world that he sent us His only Son.” His remarks were met with laughter and applause. The cathedral was filled with New Yorkers and tourists from around the world. Many gathered to find peace and reflect on the meaning of the holy day. ((Hudson Valley Press; 12/25/24) READMORE>>>>> Trump’s ‘Faith Commitment’ Praised by Cardinal Dolan Sparks Debate on President-Elect’s Religious Convictions President-elect Donald Trump reportedly reassured Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, of his dedication to his faith during a private conversation. Cardinal Dolan revealed that Trump emphasized his belief in the importance of religion, stating that he “takes his faith seriously.” This disclosure has sparked varied reactions, with supporters applauding Trump’s devotion and critics questioning the authenticity of his commitment. During an interview, Cardinal Dolan shared insights into his discussion with Trump, emphasizing the president-elect’s apparent sincerity in addressing faith. “He spoke earnestly about the role of faith in his life and the lives of Americans,” Dolan remarked, describing the conversation as candid and heartfelt. (Econo Times 12/24/24) READMORE>>>>> Cardinal Dolan to join opening prayer at President-elect Trump’s inauguration Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, will join the opening prayer during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, he announced on PIX11 Morning News on Christmas Eve. “The president was kind enough to ask me to do the opening prayer,” Dolan said. “He asked me to do the one in 2016 too, so he asked me this time.” (PIX11 12/24/24) READMORE>>>>> Cardinal Dolan to Newsmax: Christmas a Time to Refocus on Faith The full purpose of Christmas is to recenter Christians in their faith, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, said on Newsmax Saturday. "I was just over in Paris a couple of weeks ago for the rededication of Notre Dame after the devastating fire," Dolan told Newsmax's "Saturday Agenda." "It was almost as if France was recentered, refocused on God and faith and religion and tradition and virtue and right living. "It's almost like like that rededication of Notre Dame called them back to what we're supposed to be. That's what Christmas is."(Newsmax 12/21/24) READMORE>>>>> |
December 21, 2024: Dolan to Newsmax: "I do think it was two things. I think some Catholics liked some of the policies, some of the proposals, some of the promises that Donald Trump had had were, was making," said Dolan. "I [also] think a good number of Catholics were bristled a little and were a bit chagrined at some of the policies that his opponent, Kamala Harris, was proposing."
ED NOTE: 🙄 Dolan is a hard right conservative: Limited thinking skills and poor insights on the real world. December 24, 2024: Econo Times reported: President-elect Donald Trump reportedly reassured Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, of his dedication to his faith during a private conversation. Cardinal Dolan revealed that Trump emphasized his belief in the importance of religion, stating that he “takes his faith seriously.” This disclosure has sparked varied reactions, with supporters applauding Trump’s devotion and critics questioning the authenticity of his commitment. ED NOTE: It is no surprise that Trump would talk about "faith" while meeting with Dolan. It would probably be humorous to hear because Trump pretending he is a Christian and understands what that is all about doesn't exist. The only disturbing revelation is that Dolan is so easily bewitched. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ April 9, 2018: Dolan wrote: I am not in the business of telling people what candidates they should support or who deserves their vote. But as a Catholic, I take seriously the Bible’s teaching that we are to welcome the stranger, one of the most frequently mentioned moral imperatives in both the Old and New Testament. Jan 10, 2015: WIVB reported: Clergy and loved ones say goodbye to Bishop Bernard McLaughlin. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, presided over the service. He said McLaughlin’s legacy serves as a great example of fidelity.
Apr 8, 2015: Christian Today reported: Writing for CNN, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett make their plea in light of the massacre of Christian college students in Kenya and ongoing threats against Christians elsewhere. They say: "We are calling upon Christians to also reflect upon the crucifixion, beheading, stoning, enforced slavery, sexual abuse, human trafficking, harassment, bombing and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Christians -- and others -- whose faith alone has made them a target of religious extremists." They mention persecution in countries such as Iraq, Syria, Libya, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria. |