Bishops call on the faithful to ‘support religious freedom,’ oppose changes to Affordable Care Act
The rules proposed in July by the HHS would now require protections based on sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Author: Jersey Catholic Staff
Church gardens feed the needy, help the environment, foster community
Community gardens are cropping up on the grounds of Catholic churches throughout the Archdiocese.
Mientras el huracán golpea a Puerto Rico esta semana, los católicos siguen esperando las reparaciones desde hace cinco años
Los huracanes María e Irma azotaron uno tras otro a Puerto Rico hace cinco años haciendo daño a más de 1,000 escuelas, iglesias e instalaciones católicas. La mayoría de estas … Learn More
As hurricane hits Puerto Rico this week, Catholics still waiting for repairs from five years ago
Back-to-back Hurricanes Maria and Irma struck Puerto Rico five years ago, damaging more than 1,000 Catholic schools, churches, and facilities. Most Catholic properties had not yet been remediated as Hurricane … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin blesses third abbot of Newark Abbey — Abbot Augustine James Curley (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Abbot Augustine James Curley, O.S.B, received the abbatial blessing by Cardinal Joseph Tobin, CssR, on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Father Curley was elected … Learn More
Hundreds given hope after venerating Padre Pio relics at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Robert came because he had some legal problems weighing on him, Carol due to the recent loss of her son, and Sandra brought her daughter, who has autism. “Pray. Hope. … Learn More
Synod report reveals joy in being a church member, but some feel unwelcome and a disconnect
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Synod report brings to light what area Catholics are looking for from their Church and its leaders. The 39-page report, released today, recorded the joy that … Learn More
Parishioners more than meet Archdiocese’s annual $9M goal
Raising over $9.4 million to date, the 2022 Annual Appeal surpassed its goal of $9 million just six months into the year, according to the Office of Development and Stewardship … Learn More
Laudato Si Movement offers Catholics free leadership training
It was seven years ago when Pope Francis released an Encyclical letter “Laudato Si’” calling on everyone to “enter into dialogue with all people about our common home” with the … Learn More
More parishes seeking faith formation leaders
A larger than usual class of Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCLs) was trained last week at the Pastoral Center in Newark as over 22% of parishes throughout the Archdiocese seek new … Learn More
