Uniting in love, combating prejudice: Cardinal Timothy Dolan conducts a 'Stand Up Sunday' Mass countering antisemitism at Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, along with the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and the Appeal of Conscience foundation, organised an event called "Stand Up Sunday" inside the iconic Saint Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets. The event, which took place on September 7, 20XX, was part of a nationwide action aimed at raising awareness of Antisemitism.

Following the Mass, Cardinal Dolan met with Karen Schneier Dresbach of the Appeal of Conscience foundation, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, and other leaders of faith. Rabbi Potasnik thanked Cardinal Dolan for his support of the Jewish people, while Cardinal Dolan described the event as an act of friendship and reconciliation.

The event was a response to the ongoing issue of Antisemitism, particularly the increase in Antisemitism since the October 7, 2023, terror attack in Israel. Cardinal Dolan called on his flock to stand in defiance of hate nearly two years removed from the Oct. 7 attacks. Special pins were handed to parishioners to mark the occasion and show support.

Rabbi Potasnik referred to Cardinal Dolan as an "honorary Jew." Other houses of worship throughout the city, such as Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, Parish of Corpus Christi - Notre Dame, Saint Thomas Church, St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, and more, also participated in the day of action.

In a letter received by Cardinal Dolan, a young Jewish woman expressed fear and concern for her children following the October 7 horror. The American Jewish Committee's State of Antisemitism in America 2024 report, published in February 2025, found that 33% of Jewish individuals stated they had been the victim of antisemitic acts.

The organization that organised the "Stand Up Sunday" initiative is not explicitly named in the search results, but the event involves uniting more than 1.5 million people of faith across Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and other traditions nationwide, suggesting a coalition of faith-based groups rather than a single organization.

Cardinal Dolan expressed concern about a "party of hate and bigotry" winning out over love, reconciliation, peace, and dignity. The "Stand Up Sunday" event serves as a testament to the power of unity and solidarity in the face of hatred and prejudice.