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The '''Archdiocese of New York''', a metropolitan [[archdiocese]] of the [[Latin Rite]], is an active archdiocese encompassing Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island in [[New York City]], as well as seven counties north of the city in the [[United States]]. Erected as a diocese in 1808 by [[Pope Pius VII]] and elevated to an archdiocese in 1850, it is currently led by Archbishop Ronald Aldon Hicks as of 2025. As the metropolitan see of the [[Ecclesiastical Province of New York]], it oversees several suffragan dioceses and serves approximately 2.8 million registered Catholics. A notable aspect is its historic role in welcoming waves of Catholic immigrants, symbolized by the iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral, a global landmark of faith.
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The '''Diocese of Charleston''', a [[suffragan diocese]] of the [[Latin Rite]], is an active diocese encompassing the entire state of [[South Carolina]] in the [[United States]]. Founded in 1820 by [[Pope Pius VII]], it is led by Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune as of 2022. As part of the [[Ecclesiastical Province of Atlanta]], the diocese serves a growing Catholic community in the Southeast, with over 200,000 registered Catholics across 95 parishes and 21 missions. A notable aspect is its recent Eucharistic Congress in 2024, which featured a procession with over 1,700 participants, highlighting renewed devotion to the Eucharist.


== Establishment ==
== Establishment ==
The Diocese of Charleston was erected on 11 July 1820 by Pope Pius VII, separating the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dchas.html |title=Diocese of Charleston |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref> The first bishop, John England, arrived in December 1820 and began organizing the fledgling Catholic community in a predominantly Protestant region.
The Diocese of New York was erected on 8 April 1808 by Pope Pius VII, separating territory from the Diocese of Baltimore.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewy.html |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref> It was elevated to a metropolitan archdiocese on 19 July 1850.


== History ==
== History ==
The diocese originally encompassed three states but was reduced to South Carolina alone by the erection of the Diocese of Savannah in 1850 and the Vicariate Apostolic of North Carolina in 1868.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dchas.html |title=Diocese of Charleston |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref> Key events include the destruction of the original cathedral in the 1861 Charleston fire during the Civil War and its rebuilding as the current Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, dedicated in 1907. The diocese has experienced significant growth in recent decades, with a surge in vocations and registered parishioners.
Originally covering all of New York State and part of New Jersey, the territory was reduced over time with the erection of suffragan sees such as Brooklyn (1853) and Albany.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewy.html |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref> The archdiocese played a central role in serving immigrant Catholic communities in the 19th and 20th centuries. In 2024, it participated in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, hosting segments of the route through its territory.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The diocese covers the entire state of South Carolina, comprising 46 counties:
The archdiocese covers 10 counties (or equivalent boroughs):
* Abbeville
* Bronx
* Aiken
* Dutchess
* Allendale
* Manhattan
* Anderson
* Orange
* Bamberg
* Putnam
* Barnwell
* Rockland
* Beaufort
* Staten Island
* Berkeley
* Sullivan
* Calhoun
* Ulster
* Charleston
* Westchester
* Cherokee
It forms the [[Ecclesiastical Province of New York]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archny.org/about/ |title=About the Archdiocese |website=Archdiocese of New York |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
* Chester
* Chesterfield
* Clarendon
* Colleton
* Darlington
* Dillon
* Dorchester
* Edgefield
* Fairfield
* Florence
* Georgetown
* Greenville
* Greenwood
* Hampton
* Horry
* Jasper
* Kershaw
* Lancaster
* Laurens
* Lee
* Lexington
* Marion
* Marlboro
* McCormick
* Newberry
* Oconee
* Orangeburg
* Pickens
* Richland
* Saluda
* Spartanburg
* Sumter
* Union
* Williamsburg
* York
It is part of the [[Ecclesiastical Province of Atlanta]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlestondiocese.org/about/ |title=About the Diocese |website=Diocese of Charleston |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Mother Church ==
== Mother Church ==
The [[Cathedral of St. John the Baptist]] in Charleston, a Gothic Revival structure completed in 1907 and rebuilt after the 1861 fire, serves as the diocese’s mother church.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlestoncathedral.com/ |title=Cathedral of St. John the Baptist |website=Official Cathedral Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
[[St. Patrick's Cathedral]] in Manhattan, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece dedicated in 1879 and designated a basilica, serves as the archdiocese’s mother church.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/ |title=St. Patrick's Cathedral |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Leadership ==
== Leadership ==
=== Current Bishop ===
=== Current Bishop ===
Jacques Fabre-Jeune, C.S., has served since 2022. A Scalabrinian missionary from Haiti, he emphasizes outreach to immigrants and Eucharistic revival.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlestondiocese.org/bishop-jacques-fabre-jeune-cs/ |title=Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune |website=Diocese of Charleston |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
Ronald Aldon Hicks has served as archbishop since his appointment in 2025. Previously bishop of Joliet, he emphasizes unity and pastoral care.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewy.html |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


=== Auxiliary Bishops ===
=== Auxiliary Bishops ===
There are no auxiliary bishops at present.
The archdiocese has several auxiliary bishops, including John Samuel Bonnici, Peter John Byrne, Gerardo Joseph Colacicco, Joseph Armando Espaillat, and Edmund James Whalen.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewy.html |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


=== Past Bishops ===
=== Past Bishops ===
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! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
| John England
| Richard Luke Concanen, O.P.
| 1820–1842
| 1808–1810
| First bishop; founded schools and newspaper.
| First bishop; died before arriving.
|-
| John Connolly, O.P.
| 1814–1825
|
|-
|-
| Ignatius A. Reynolds
| John Dubois
| 1843–1855
| 1826–1842
| Stabilized administration.
|  
|-
|-
| Patrick N. Lynch
| John Hughes
| 1857–1882
| 1842–1864
| Served during Civil War.
| First archbishop (1850).
|-
|-
| Henry P. Northrop
| John McCloskey
| 1883–1916
| 1864–1885
| Oversaw cathedral rebuilding.
| First American cardinal.
|-
|-
| William T. Russell
| Michael Corrigan
| 1916–1927
| 1885–1902
|  
|  
|-
|-
| Emmet M. Walsh
| John Farley
| 1927–1949
| 1902–1918
| Later coadjutor in Youngstown.
| Cardinal.
|-
|-
| John J. Russell
| Patrick Hayes
| 1950–1958
| 1919–1938
| Later bishop of Richmond.
| Cardinal.
|-
|-
| Paul J. Hallinan
| Francis Spellman
| 1958–1962
| 1939–1967
| Later archbishop of Atlanta.
| Cardinal.
|-
|-
| Francis F. Reh
| Terence Cooke
| 1962–1964
| 1968–1983
|  
| Cardinal.
|-
|-
| Ernest L. Unterkoefler
| John O'Connor
| 1964–1990
| 1984–2000
|  
| Cardinal.
|-
| David B. Thompson
| 1990–1999
|
|-
|-
| Robert J. Baker
| Edward Egan
| 1999–2007
| 2000–2009
| Later bishop of Birmingham.
| Cardinal.
|-
|-
| Robert E. Guglielmone
| Timothy Dolan
| 2009–2022
| 2009–2025
| Emeritus.
| Cardinal; retired.
|}
|}
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dchas.html |title=Diocese of Charleston |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewy.html |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Theological and Cultural Orientation ==
== Theological and Cultural Orientation ==
The diocese is balanced (rating: 3.0), with standard Novus Ordo liturgy and limited Traditional Latin Masses in compliance with recent Vatican guidance. Social teachings emphasize both traditional morality and outreach, particularly to immigrants under the current bishop's leadership.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlestondiocese.org/ |title=Diocese of Charleston |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
The archdiocese maintains a balanced orientation (rating: 3.0), with standard Novus Ordo liturgies predominant and limited availability of the Traditional Latin Mass in select locations, reflecting mainstream pastoral priorities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archny.org/ |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==
The diocese covers 31,200 square miles (80,779 km²), serves approximately 206,000 registered Catholics across 95 parishes and 21 missions, and has a total population of about 5.3 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dchas.html |title=Diocese of Charleston |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
The archdiocese covers 4,716 square miles (12,212 km²), serves approximately 2,819,000 registered Catholics across 287 parishes, with a total population of about 6,265,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewy.html |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Religious Communities ==
== Religious Communities ==
Religious orders are present but limited in number; specific communities include the Scalabrinian Fathers (associated with the bishop) and various women's orders supporting education and healthcare. Detailed directories are available on the diocesan website.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://directory.charlestondiocese.org/ |title=Diocesan Directory |website=Diocese of Charleston |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
Numerous religious orders are active, supporting education, healthcare, and parish ministries; detailed information is available through the archdiocesan directory.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archny.org/ |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Parishes ==
== Parishes ==
{{Main|List of parishes in Diocese of Charleston}}
{{Main|List of parishes in Archdiocese of New York}}
{{Diocese map|Diocese=Diocese of Charleston|Where=Charleston}}
{{Diocese map|Diocese=Archdiocese of New York|Where=New York}}
{{Diocese parish table|Where=Charleston}}
{{Diocese parish table|Where=New York}}
The Diocese of Charleston covers the entire state with 95 parishes and 21 missions organized into 7 deaneries, serving diverse communities including Hispanic and immigrant populations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlestondiocese.org/parishes |title=Parish Directory |website=Diocese of Charleston |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
The Archdiocese of New York operates nearly 300 parishes serving diverse urban and suburban communities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archny.org/ |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Mission and Services ==
== Mission and Services ==
=== Catholic Education ===
=== Catholic Education ===
The diocese operates 32 schools (27 elementary/middle and 5 high schools). A complete list is available on the diocesan directory.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://directory.charlestondiocese.org/directories/school-directory/ |title=School Directory |website=Diocese of Charleston |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
The archdiocese oversees a large network of Catholic schools serving tens of thousands of students.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catholicschoolsny.org/ |title=Catholic Schools NY |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


=== Community Outreach ===
=== Community Outreach ===
Programs include Catholic Charities and migrant ministry, focusing on social justice and support for the vulnerable.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlestondiocese.org/ |title=Diocese of Charleston |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>
Catholic Charities and related programs provide extensive social services across the territory.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archny.org/ |title=Archdiocese of New York |website=Official Website |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref>


== Notable Events or Figures ==
== Notable Events or Figures ==
The 2024 Diocesan Eucharistic Congress drew significant participation, including a procession of over 1,700 in Columbia, as part of the national Eucharistic revival.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://themiscellany.org/ |title=The Catholic Miscellany |website=Diocesan Newspaper |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref> Historical figures include Bishop John England, a pioneer of Catholic journalism in the U.S.
The archdiocese hosted segments of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in 2024, contributing to the broader revival effort.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archny.org/eucharisticrevival/pilgrimage/ |title=National Eucharistic Pilgrimage |website=Archdiocese of New York |accessdate=2025-12-28}}</ref> It has been led by several cardinals who influenced American Catholicism.


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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [https://charlestondiocese.org/ Official website]
* [https://archny.org/ Official website]
* [https://themiscellany.org Diocesan Newspaper]
* [https://www.thegoodnewsroom.org/ The Good Newsroom]
* [https://charlestoncathedral.com Cathedral of St. John the Baptist]
* [https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/ St. Patrick's Cathedral]


[[Category:Catholic dioceses in the United States]]
[[Category:Catholic archdioceses in the United States]]
[[Category:Dioceses established in 1820]]
[[Category:Dioceses established in 1808]]
[[Category:Latin Rite dioceses]]
[[Category:Latin Rite dioceses]]
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