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Ordination of Priests

To be streamed online from the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine at www.youtube.com/c/CathedralSaintJohn/featured Attending in Person Those who wish to attend in person must follow Cathedral COVID-19 protocols, […]

Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration

At St. Philip's Church, Harlem (details below)   The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche, officiatingThe Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, preaching The Service will held in-person at the church and […]

Memorial Service for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Tutu Preaching at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine At this service, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, joining with global activists, clergy, and revolutionary thinkers, will […]

Ordination of Deacons (Transitional)

To be streamed online from www.youtube.com/c/CathedralSaintJohn/featured In-Person Attendance by Invitation Only We regret that physical attendance at the Cathedral will be strictly limited to immediate family and friends of the […]

Celebración de San Romero de América / Oscar Romero Celebration

Holyrood Church/Iglesia Santa Cruz, Manhattan 715 W. 179th St., New York, NY, United States

The Latina/o/e and Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of New York invites you to A Celebration of San Romero de América and all of the martyrs of faith and justice in El Salvador Presiding: The Rev. Canon Victor Conrado Preaching: The Rev. Filomena Servellón Holyrood Church / Iglesia Santa Cruz 715 West 179th Street, Manhattan […]

Ordination of Deacons (Vocational and Transitional)

This service will permit in-person attendance according to the Cathedral's Covid-19 policy. It will also be streamed live on the Cathedral's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Ordinands for the […]

Cathedral Confirmations and Receptions

The Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool will officiate at this annual service. The liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the signing of certificates beforehand. Please note that all candidates for confirmation […]

Ordination of Priests

Ordinands and Sponsoring Churches Stacey Marie Carpenter The Church of the Ascension, Manhattan Eliza Aryeequaye Davies Trinity St. Paul’s Church, New Rochelle Nicole Regina Hanley The Church of St. Luke […]

Annual Bronx-wide Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

The Church of the Good Shepherd, Bronx 4401 Matilda Ave., Bronx, NY, United States

At the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bronx (See below for directions). The Service will also be streamed via Zoom at https://dioceseny.zoom.us/j/86025235820 Or One tap mobile :     US: […]

Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States

Register Your Congregation's Participation in the Service Make a Donation to the Absalom Jones Fund for HBCUs. At the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine This Service will be […]

Ordination of Transitional Deacons and a Priest

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States

Ordinands for the Transitional Diaconate Leanne Eleanore Dodge Sponsored by the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch, Manhattan Lisha Gh'Rael Epperson Sponsored by the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Manhattan […]

Diocesan Service of Apology for Slavery

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States

The service will be streamed live on the Cathedral's website at stjohndivine.org. Download a PDF of the image. Bishop Glasspool talks about the coming service

Holy Eucharist with Reaffirmation of Vows and Consecration of Chrism

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States

followed by the distribution of Chrism and Fermentum <!--Cathedral Vaccination and Masking Requirements Please note that the Cathedral continues to require proof of vaccination in order to enter buildings on […]

Ordination of Vocational Deacons

The service will also be streamed live on the Cathedral's website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. Ordinands and Sponsoring Churches David Alexander Barr The Church of Saint Andrew, Staten Island […]

Cathedral Confirmations and Receptions

Parish clergy and lay leadership may register their candidates below.  If you are interested in being confirmed or received at the Cathedral, please consult your parish leadership.  Please do not […]

Ordination of Priests

Ordinands and Sponsoring Churches Leanne Eleanore DodgeSponsored by the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch, Manhattan Lisha Gh’Rael EppersonSponsored by the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Manhattan Michelle Paulina Wolfe […]

Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration

Register Your Participation in the Service Festival Choir - Sing with us! Make a Donation to the Absalom Jones Fund for HBCUs At the Cathedral Church of Saint John the […]

Installation of the 17th Bishop of New York

Dress for Clergy in Procession: Cassock, Surplice and Red Stole Vesting location for clergy and service participants Clergy intending to vest and process, members of the choir, and all other […]

Province II Slave Trade Lament

To be modeled after the Stations of the Cross To include a message from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Participation from the 13 dioceses of Province II: Albany; Central New York; […]

Ordination of Transitional Deacons

Ordinands Sarah Nancie BonaySponsored by the Parish of Calvary-St. George’s, Manhattan Flourish LeNore KlinkSponsored by St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, Manhattan Christy Lyn Lent MillerSponsored by Christ Church, Poughkeepsie Offering In accordance […]

Holy Tuesday Luncheon for Clergy

Vesting and Procession Unless there is a significant weather event, clergy vesting will be in the undercroft of Synod House, at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 110th Street. […]

Celebration of Trans Joy and Resilience

A Noonday Prayer Service The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, presiding Rt. Rev. Elizabeth (Lynn E. Walker), Bishop in New York, Orthodox-Catholic Church of America, preaching Spanish translation provided. / Se proporciona traducción al español. Music by TRANScend Ambassadors. Followed by a reception featuring Las Mariquitas. For more information, click here.

Tenth Anniversary of the Consecration of Bishop Shin

Join us in celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of the Consecration of The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin, Bishop Suffragan, and in honoring and celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage and Ministry during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Ordination of Vocational Deacons

Ordinands and Sponsoring Churches Marcia Blaize CallenderChrist Church Riverdale, The Bronx Cynthia (Cindy) Sue McCloskeyThe Church of the Ascension, Staten Island Click below to make an offering. Clergy: Click below to register to vest and process. In accordance with custom, an offering will be collected to be given to the discretionary funds of those being […]

Cathedral Baptisms, Confirmations, and Receptions

Further details to be announced.Below, parishes may register their candidates for baptism, confirmation, and reception. Singers may sign up for the choir. Questions?Please contact Arlene Bullard by phone or email (see "Organizer" below). This form may be used to sign up for the choir for the Ordinations of Deacons on May 18 and for the […]

Juneteenth Celebration Evensong

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States

An evensong to celebrate Juneteenth - marking the anniversary of the final emancipation and liberation of enslaved people in the state of Texas in 1865.

Noonday Eucharist Marking The 50th Anniversary of The Ordination of Women

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States

For the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women as priests, the Cathedral will move its noonday (12:15 p.m.) celebration of the Holy Eucharist from an ambulatory chapel to the High Altar. The Rev. Rhonda Rubinson, whose sending parish for her ordination as priest in 2000 was the Cathedral Congregation of Saint Saviour, will preside.

Ordination of Priests

Details t.b.a. Offering In accordance with custom, an offering will be collected for the Continuing Education Fund for deacons and priests of the diocese. Please use the form below.