My journey to becoming a deacon
It has been almost a year now since my five-year journey to the Permanent Diaconate was held up and almost derailed by the single biggest factor that drove the year … Learn More
Category: Columns
Filipinos make up one of the largest ethnic communities in Archdiocese of Newark
As we observe Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will examine the complicated journey that brought the Filipino community, today one of the largest recently arrived ethnic communities, to … Learn More
Priests give special tribute to mothers in pastoral reflections
Happy Mother’s Day! This weekend, priests across the Archdiocese of Newark have been paying special tribute to mothers in homilies and in bulletin announcements. The following is a selection of … Learn More
Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich: Our own New Jersey Saint?
On May 8 we celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, SC. Saints are important intercessors with God. Having lived virtuous lives, they now enjoy a special place … Learn More
John Wu: The quiet scholar whose work is known around the world
During the month of May, we observe Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sadly, recent months have witnessed terrible acts of violence toward our Asian and Pacific islander brothers and … Learn More
Earth Day – An urgent reminder to protect ‘our common home’
As we approach the global celebration of Earth Day (April 22), it would be wise for Catholics to reflect on Pope Francis’ famous environmental encyclical letter “Laudato Si’, on Care … Learn More
Protecting your child from predators – knowing when circumstances are ‘not normal’
In the Archdiocese of Newark’s Department for the Protection of the Faithful, an important part of our mission has been to surround kids and vulnerable adults with safe, trained, criminally-background-checked … Learn More
Triumph of love: The restorative journey of a clerical sexual abuse survivor
We all face darkness along the human road. I have. Our shared Cross pierces. The transformation at Calvary. Just over a half-century ago, my life was transformed by the untimely … Learn More
Lenten reflection: In the silence, I experience the presence of God in a new way
During my time at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange in the Archdiocese of Newark, I have grown to appreciate the season of Lent more and more, especially now as … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Why the Catholic Church opposes the proposed Reproductive Freedom Act
On Oct. 5, 2020, the Catholic bishops of the state of New Jersey published a statement that conveyed our “strongest possible opposition” to the proposed Reproductive Freedom Act. At that … Learn More