Every year, on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Cardinal Timothy Dolan leads a heartfelt tradition at St. Patrick’s Cathedral: blessing the food collected for families in need across New York City.

Cardinal Dolan welcomed guests to the 42nd annual event, held at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.

Catholic Charities and partners distribute holiday food and offer families a warm start to Thanksgiving week.

Fordham University presented its latest Fordham Francis Global Poverty Report at the Church Center for the United Nations in Manhattan.

First-ever fundraiser raises $4,655 to support food pantry and Garden of Love program.