Sights & Sounds: The man who saves relics
On April 5, hundreds of people braved rain and chilly temperatures to view and venerate more than 500 sacred relics at Montclair’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory. Among the … Learn More
Author: John Touhey
Experience the beauty of “Creation” at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
“The universe did not emerge as the result of arbitrary omnipotence, a show of force or a desire for self-assertion. Creation is of the order of love. God’s love is … Learn More
4 Ways to protect your kids from ‘deepfake’ tech
The rise of artificial intelligence is already changing how we work and use our free time. Clever people have found all sorts of uses for the technology. However, AI has … Learn More
Ecumenical prayer service to mark 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., and the Catholic bishops of New Jersey will be among the assembly of Western and Eastern rite Churches participating in a statewide ecumenical prayer gathering … Learn More
Cheerful pilgrims walk “10 Miles with Jesus”
On April 6, more than 1,000 people made a 10-mile pilgrimage from St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in Linden, N.J. to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart … Learn More
Empoderando a los Niños de Dios: Una Misión Superpoderosa para Mantener a los Niños Seguros
En una nueva y vibrante iniciativa que combina la fe, la creatividad y la educación sobre seguridad, la Arquidiócesis de Newark ha lanzado una renovación audaz de su programa Virtus® … Learn More
Empowering God’s Children: A Superpowered Mission to Keep Kids Safe
In a vibrant new initiative that blends faith, creativity, and safety education, the Archdiocese of Newark has launched a bold reimagining of its Virtus® Empowering God’s Children™ program. This longstanding … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Springtime at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Last weekend we celebrated “Laetare Sunday,” when many priests and deacons wore rose-colored vestments at Mass and flowers were temporarily returned to Church. While Lent is a period of penitence … Learn More
Catholic school students honored as “outstanding”
Each year, schools across the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to select one 8th grade student who displays academic excellence while also exemplifying “Catholic values in word and deed.” The … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin visits ‘Kean Catholics’ community
The members of the Kean Catholics community always look forward to their weekly Monday afternoon Masses. However, the March 31 liturgy was even more highly anticipated than usual because a … Learn More