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Metuchen welcomes its sixth shepherd
The people of Metuchen were overjoyed to welcome the Most Reverend Michael Arsenio Saporito as their sixth Bishop during an installation Mass held on Oct. 22 in Sacred Heart Parish, … Learn More
From the Archives: All Saints Parish Jubilee Mass, 1971
All Saints Parish in Jersey City celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Jubilee Mass on October 31, 1971, the vigil of All Saints Day.
Sights & Sounds: Fall fun as school year kicks into full gear
The school year has kicked into full gear and Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Newark are once again fertile ground for learning. In addition to their traditional studies in … Learn More
Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery
Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer. In an Oct. 21 message, the Holy See Press Office announced that … Learn More
Archdiocese thanks, bids farewell to Bishop Saporito
“I may be leaving Newark, but Newark will never leave me,” said Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito as he said goodbye to the people of the Archdiocese of Newark less … Learn More
Auxiliary bishops of Newark congratulate Bishop Saporito
On Oct. 22, Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito will be installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen at the Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, … Learn More
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- Washington Letter: Trump meeting with a dozen bishops underscores major policy tensions
by Kate Scanlon on October 26, 2026 at 6:47 pm"The bishops of the United States teach that the Church cannot champion any candidate or party. I hold to that," said Denver's Archbishop Golka. The post Washington Letter: Trump meeting with a dozen bishops underscores major policy tensions first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope recognizes heroic virtues of 6 Catholics, from missionary bishops to Padre Pio’s spiritual sonon October 26, 2026 at 6:33 pm
They showed steadfast faith in times of suffering and were close to their flock in their daily routines, according to the decrees declaring them venerable. The post Pope recognizes heroic virtues of 6 Catholics, from missionary bishops to Padre Pio’s spiritual son first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo’s doctors confirm his visit to Latin America two weeks after lung surgeryby Paulina Guzik on October 26, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Two weeks after Pope Leo XIV's surgery for lung cancer, his doctor confirmed he can fly to South America according to the previously released schedule, with Uruguay, Argentina and Peru planned as stops for his Nov. 6-17 trip, the longest trip of the pontificate so far. The post Pope Leo’s doctors confirm his visit to Latin America two weeks after lung surgery first appeared on OSV News.
- Archdiocese of New York reaches $800 million abuse settlementby Gina Christian on October 26, 2026 at 3:57 pm
The settlement caps a five-year legal battle that has seen the archdiocese sell off property and take insurance giant Chubb to court over coverage for claims. The post Archdiocese of New York reaches $800 million abuse settlement first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given October 25, 2026by OSV News on October 25, 2026 at 3:03 pm
The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 25, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! In today’s Gospel, the… The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given October 25, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
