Father and son’s strong faith culminates with their ordinations
A special Father’s Day feature explores the faith journey of a father and his son, and how their paths led to religious life. German and Matthew Gonzalez sit and talk … Learn More
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Full capacity: Local universities celebrate graduation with smiling crowds
Graduations were fully in-person this year at the four universities of the Archdiocese of Newark. Caldwell University in Caldwell, Felician University in Rutherford, Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, and … Learn More
First Communion celebrated in parishes across the Archdiocese
In late April and throughout the month of May, parishes around the Archdiocese of Newark observed a joyful and significant moment in church life: the sacrament of First Communion. Churches, … Learn More
Marriage anniversaries celebrated with special Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
This past Sunday, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. celebrated a Mass for marriage anniversaries of five and 25 years at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Cardinal … Learn More
Parishes around the Archdiocese celebrate Holy Week with venerate displays
This past week, the 212 parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark commemorated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, holding Masses and prayer services and leading processions through local streets … Learn More
Saint Peter’s University celebrated as ‘special place’ for 150th birthday
Hardly a seat was left empty in the sizable capacity of St. Aeden’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church this past Sunday. The university kickstarted its Sesquicentennial Celebration, commemorating its 150-year … Learn More
‘God was in that moment:’ Saint Peter’s University priests on Peacocks’ historic NCAA run
Was it a miracle? “Astounding,” is how Father Andrew Downing, S.J., described it. He watched with delight as his small university men’s basketball team leaped into the national spotlight in … Learn More