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Archbishop Dolan's Final Midnight Mass at St. Patrick's

12/28/2025

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Dolan's Final Mass

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will hold his final Christmas midnight mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral tonight, ending his 16-year tenure.
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to attend the service tonight in person.
Dolan submitted his retirement request after Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks as his successor.

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Adams Urges Caution

New York City experienced a weekend snowstorm that dumped about 4 inches of snow, far below the forecast of up to 10 inches.
Mayor Eric Adams (D-N.Y.) urged residents to stay indoors.
He praised emergency services for their quick response.
On Christmas Eve, Adams vetoed the Gender Motivated Violence Act, which would have allowed sexual abuse victims to sue perpetrators.
The City Council plans to override the veto in January.

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Dolan's Final Mass

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will hold his final Christmas midnight mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral tonight, ending his 16-year tenure.
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to attend the service tonight in person.
Dolan submitted his retirement request after Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks as his successor.

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