# Talk to a Priest Help - New York ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-MY-FAITH (1-800-693-2484) - **Website:** [https://www.catholichotline.org](https://www.catholichotline.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance and sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-866-PRIESTS (1-866-774-3787) - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferral.org](https://www.clergyreferral.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-877-FAITH24 (1-877-324-8424) - **Website:** [https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org](https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Archdiocese of New York** - **Phone:** 646-794-2000 - **Website:** [https://archny.org](https://archny.org/) - **Description:** Offers spiritual support, sacraments, and guidance through parishes across New York State. - **New York Statewide Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-555-PRAY (1-800-555-7729) - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in the state. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### New York City - **St. Patrick's Cathedral** - **Phone:** 212-753-2261 - **Website:** [https://saintpatrickscathedral.org](https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/) - **Address:** 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Buffalo - **Our Lady of Victory Basilica** - **Phone:** 716-828-9444 - **Website:** [https://www.ourladyofvictory.org](https://www.ourladyofvictory.org/) - **Address:** 767 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218 - **Description:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests. ### Albany - **Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception** - **Phone:** 518-463-4447 - **Website:** [https://cathedralic.com](https://cathedralic.com/) - **Address:** 125 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12202 - **Description:** Specialized services for crisis counseling, sacraments, and faith-based advice. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation** - **Website:** [https://www.virtualpriest.org](https://www.virtualpriest.org/) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support. - **Online Clergy Network** - **Website:** [https://www.onlineclergynetwork.org](https://www.onlineclergynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops (Archdiocese of New York)** - **Website:** [https://archny.org/faith-formation/](https://archny.org/faith-formation/) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith and understanding spiritual practices. - **Community Outreach Initiatives** - **Website:** [https://archny.org/community-outreach/](https://archny.org/community-outreach/) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Archdiocese of New York at [https://archny.org](https://archny.org/)._