From the Archives: Mass for Peace in Ireland, 1984
A Mass was offered for peace in Ireland at Holy Cross Parish in Harrison on March 11, 1984. Members of the Harrison Fire Department, seen in the background, listen to … Learn More
Category: From the Archives
From the Archives: Dominican Sisters at the Red Cross Center, 1958
Dominican Sisters of Caldwell have lunch with locals at a Red Cross donation center after giving blood in July 1958. Thirty two sisters donated blood, many of whom were studying … Learn More
From the Archives: Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, 1969
Three women greet each other before the biennial Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women communion breakfast on March 29, 1969. Left to right: Julia Flannelly, chairman of the event; Rosemary Higgins … Learn More
From the Archives: Perpetual Adoration Society, 1963
Members of the Perpetual Adoration Society pray in St. Mary’s, Elizabeth in 1963. Volunteers each scheduled an hour per week of prayer before the tabernacle, resulting in a day and … Learn More
From the Archives: Ash Wednesday, 1963
Reverend John Ryan places ashes on the forehead of a parishioner at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Ash Wednesday, 1963. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate … Learn More
From the Archives: National Marriage Week, 1966
Benedictine Sisters discussed marriage and the Christian Family with lay couples and priests at a workshop at the Benedictine Motherhouse in Elizabeth on February 27, 1966. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark … Learn More
From the Archives: Interfaith Rally for Civil Rights in Newark, 1965
An interfaith rally was held in Newark’s Military Park on March 15, 1965, protesting police violence in Selma, Alabama, and calling for federal action to guarantee voter registration and protect … Learn More
From the Archives: Holy Name Parade in Weehawken, 1910
A Holy Name Parade took place in Weehawken on October 9, 1910, coinciding with other parades throughout the Diocese. There were 2,000 marchers and around 4,000 spectators at the event. … Learn More
From the Archives: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at St. Peter’s College, 1965
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received an honorary degree and spoke at the annual Michaelmas Convocation at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City on September 22, 1965.
From the Archives: Baptism of the Lord, 1988
Players depict the baptism of Jesus in “Jesus, Light of the World”, a production at the Veronica’s Veil Theatre in Union City in 1988. The Veronica’s Veil Players were associated … Learn More
