The Archdiocese of New York is a Roman Catholic archdiocese covering Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and seven counties north of New York City. Established as a diocese in 1808 and elevated to an archdiocese in 1850, it is led by the Archbishop of New York from the cathedral seat of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Its chancery office coordinates parishes, schools, and charitable agencies across the archdiocese.