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Sights & Sounds: 175 years of faith at Saint John’s in Orange
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, celebrated a bilingual Mass on Oct. 4 marking the 175th anniversary of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Orange, NJ. The Mass … Learn More
Hispanic Heritage Mass rooted in cherished traditions, ‘unwavering faith’
“The story of the Hispanic community in this archdiocese is, to a great extent, a story of change, pilgrimage, and migration,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., said at this year’s … Learn More
Pope opens bishops’ meeting calling attention to ‘fragility of families’
Pope Leo XIV opened a Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia on Oct. 7, … Learn More
Third NJ Bishops’ Mass for Life to open day of pro-life witness
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton will provide a place of spiritual welcome on Oct. 8 as more than a thousand Catholics and people of good will from … Learn More
Helping Catholics with disabilities to feel valued and heard
On August 30, around 35 people gathered outside Saint Helen Church in Westfield, NJ, as the pastor, Monsignor Thomas Nydegger, blessed some doors that were newly accessible after the installation … Learn More
NJCC: Ask governor to opt in so students can access federal tax dollars
Federal tax dollars could soon be applied to education expenses for eligible New Jersey families at no cost to the state – but only if Governor Mikie Sherrill opts in … Learn More
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- Fostering critical thinking at Catholic universities can counter ‘false teachers,’ pope says
by Carol Glatz on October 8, 2026 at 8:55 pmReason, memory and critical thinking are "fundamental for both faith and mission," the pope told students from the pontifical universities of Rome. The post Fostering critical thinking at Catholic universities can counter ‘false teachers,’ pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- New name, same mission: The National Association of Catholic Church Musicians celebrates 50 yearsby Jay Sorgi on October 8, 2026 at 8:48 pm
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians is carrying on its mission under a new name as of Oct. 6: The National Association of Catholic Church Musicians. The post New name, same mission: The National Association of Catholic Church Musicians celebrates 50 years first appeared on OSV News.
- At Vatican bishops meeting, cardinal shares how phones are changing family lifeby Courtney Mares on October 8, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Cardinal Ferrão, the president of India's bishops' conference and archbishop of Goa and Daman, talked about a parish's success with pastoral family visits and phone-free family evenings. The post At Vatican bishops meeting, cardinal shares how phones are changing family life first appeared on OSV News.
- FDA expects to draft mifepristone safety review next year; pro-life groups call it ‘insufficient’by Kate Scanlon on October 8, 2026 at 8:27 pm
The Food and Drug Administration's safety review of mifepristone is expected to stretch into next year, according to an Oct. 7 court filing, prompting disappointment from pro-life groups. The post FDA expects to draft mifepristone safety review next year; pro-life groups call it ‘insufficient’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Cornell Catholic ministry calls on students to witness to faith amid university sexual assault caseby Gina Christian on October 8, 2026 at 8:23 pm
As Cornell University grapples with a high-profile sexual assault case, Catholic leaders on campus said they are responding with "prayer, pastoral care, and renewed commitment to the formation of Catholic students," along with an 11-page pastoral letter to guide the faithful on campus. The post Cornell Catholic ministry calls on students to witness to faith amid university sexual assault case first appeared on OSV News.
