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Archdiocese’s newest transitional deacon to be ordained on May 17
The Archdiocese of Newark will soon have a new transitional deacon. On Sunday, May 17, Josue Daniel Betancourt will be ordained by Auxiliary Bishop Manuel A. Cruz at the Cathedral … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Crowning Mary in the month of May
This month, parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark have continued a tradition dating back to the late Middle Ages. By crowning statues of the Virgin Mary with a … Learn More
NJ conference stresses need to accompany those with mental illness
Catholic leaders emphasized to New Jersey’s behavioral health professionals that people with mental illness need compassion and care, and the Christian approach is one of accompaniment, not cure. Nearly 200 … Learn More
Parishes to offer Holy Hour for men soon to be ordained
During two Rite of Ordination liturgies later this month, one transitional deacon and eight priests will be ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, to … Learn More
Pope Leo marks election anniversary at Pompeii shrine
Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, … Learn More
From the Archives: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth, 1977
Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth process through the streets during the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in 1977. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate Collection) … Learn More
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- 45 years on, attempted assassination of St. John Paul II recalled as turning point in history
by Katarzyna Szalajko on May 13, 2026 at 5:01 pmWARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Before he started his general audience, Pope Leo XIV stepped out of his popemobile on May 13 and walked over to pray beside a plaque marking… The post 45 years on, attempted assassination of St. John Paul II recalled as turning point in history first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given May 13, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on May 13, 2026 at 3:57 pm
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, in St. Peter’s Square.… The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given May 13, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church’s ‘perfect model’by Josephine Peterson on May 13, 2026 at 3:01 pm
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the anniversary of the attempted assassination of St. John Paul II and the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV said Mary is… The post Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church’s ‘perfect model’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Experts see pope’s June parliament address as call for unity in polarized Spainby Junno Arocho Esteves on May 13, 2026 at 12:57 pm
Pope Leo's address will be significant not only because he heads the Church but because " he is recognized worldwide as a moral and spiritual guide." The post Experts see pope’s June parliament address as call for unity in polarized Spain first appeared on OSV News.
- Doctrinal office says SSPX bishop consecrations constitute ‘schismatic act’ subject to excommunicationby Junno Arocho Esteves on May 13, 2026 at 12:49 pm
"The Holy Father continues in his prayers to ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten those responsible for the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X so that they may reconsider the extremely grave decision they have taken," the Vatican's statement read. The post Doctrinal office says SSPX bishop consecrations constitute ‘schismatic act’ subject to excommunication first appeared on OSV News.
