archdiocese

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Over the decades, the archdiocese leased the land to several oil companies including Standard Oil of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Dolan, who has led New York’s Roman Catholic archdiocese since 2009, submitted his required letter offering to resign upon reaching the age of 75 in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

While Pope Leo spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, Hicks worked at an orphanage in El Salvador from 2005 to 2010, according to a biography released by the New York archdiocese.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has appointed a bishop from Illinois as the new leader of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, succeeding conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is retiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

In dozens of tiny local parishes throughout the archdiocese, priests preach and practice what Matthew said.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario