7th grader brings unique story to essay about priesthood
Dominic Auricchio was four when he said he heard God’s voice in a dream telling him to become a priest. The now-13-year-old does not remember the dream too well, but … Learn More
Author: Sean Quinn
St. Cassian School’s STREAM curriculum receives Fordham award
St. Cassian School in Upper Montclair received an award from Fordham University honoring its Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) curriculum during the university’s Center for Catholic School … Learn More
Seton Hall Prep program builds friendships between students, autistic peers
Jack Aker’s face lights up at the thought of his friend David, an autistic student he met last year as part of Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Spectrum Big Brothers program. … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Mercy House supports new and expecting moms
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House celebrated motherhood while providing crucial supplies to more than 100 expectant and new mothers in need during baby showers at its locations in Jersey … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: The Mercy House honors moms
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House honored mothers in need by distributing approximately 350 gift bags filled with toiletries, perfume, hair accessories, sweets, and other items during its annual Mother’s … Learn More
The Mercy House Brings Easter Joy to Hundreds of Families
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House distributed more than 300 Easter gift baskets and bags to families in need during a joyful, three-day giveaway across North Jersey. Events were held … Learn More
Irish American breakfast raises over $150K for SFIC scholarships
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a nonprofit partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, raised over $150,000 to support partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending archdiocesan Catholic … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Archdiocese experiencing record number of conversions
Due to inclement weather on Feb. 22, the Rite of Election liturgies scheduled at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, were canceled. Instead, archdiocesan parishes hosted … Learn More
Lent begins Feb. 18: What you need to know
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate Ash Wednesday Masses on Feb. 18 at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark, marking the beginning of Lent for more than … Learn More
Hoopfest raises $107K for underprivileged Catholic school students
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised about $107,000 to support partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark Catholic schools at its Founders’ 22nd Annual Hoopfest on … Learn More
