From the Archives: Black History Month
A crowd of approximately 4,000 gathered on the steps of the Essex County Courthouse in Newark for a peaceful fundraising rally on behalf of civil rights efforts in Mississippi.
Category: From the Archives
From the Archives: National Marriage Week
Archbishop Thomas A. Boland poses with couples after the annual Cana Holy Hour Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on May 4, 1958.
From the Archives: Memorial Cross for Father John P. Washington, 1960
Archbishop Boland blesses a memorial cross dedicated to Rev. John P. Washington, erected by the people of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newark, in October 1960. Father Washington was one … Learn More
From the Archives: Chinese New Year, 1986
Msgr. Joseph Chiang accepts gifts from a parishioner in traditional dress during a Mass for Chinese New Year on February 22, 1986. The Mass, celebrated at Holy Rosary Parish in … Learn More
From the archives: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Black Coordinating Council of the Archdiocese of Newark presented the 1986 Dr. Martin Luther King Awards to the 10 Black bishops of the United States during a Mass honoring Dr. King.
From the Archives: Archbishop Walsh and the 1936 seminary fundraiser
Archbishop Walsh stands with the Immaculate Conception Seminary Choir at their performance for WOR Radio, November 8, 1936.
From the Archives: Catholic Advocate staff sets up Nativity scene, 1958
Members of the Catholic Advocate staff set up a nativity scene in the office, 1958.
From the Archives: St. Peter’s Parish aids war relief effort in 1947
The parishioners of St. Peter’s, Belleville collected the clothes, which were to be sent to Europe as part of the war relief effort.
From the Archives: Corpus Christi parishioners spread Christmas ioy in 1993
Parishioners of Corpus Christi in Hasbrouck Heights responded to the call to share with others on Christmas with a collection of gifts for the needy. The gifts were blessed at … Learn More
From the Archives: Rockefeller Center’s tree from Immaculate Conception Seminary
A 70-foot Norway Spruce tree from the grounds of the Immaculate Conception Seminary campus at Darlington dangles from a crane as it is prepared for transport to New York City.