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
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
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
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
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
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again, I say to … Learn More
160 years ago, James Roosevelt Bayley, the first bishop of the missionary diocese of Newark, courageously established a small college. I wonder what went through his mind as he tried … Learn More
THIS WEEK’S SCRIPTURESMarch 14, 2021Fourth Sunday of Lent2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 + Ephesians 2:4-10 + John 3:14-21 Many scripture scholars, theologians and preachers of various Christian traditions often say that John … Learn More
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Did you know our Archdiocesan coat of arms has two shamrocks? And today marks the 60th anniversary of the Bishops of Nigeria naming Saint Patrick patron … Learn More
It is not a holiday – civil or liturgical. Yet, it is one of my favorite days of the year. It is the day that we “spring forward” and set our … Learn More
