Parish liturgies, prayer services to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
Friday, Sept. 11 will mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., and the crash of Flight 93 in a Pennsylvania field. Across the … Learn More
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Catholic Cemeteries sets 2026 Fall Open House schedule
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host a series of open house events this fall across Morris, Bergen, Middlesex, and Hudson counties, inviting families to learn about traditional … Learn More
New catechetical leaders receive training, advice, and support
New parish catechetical leaders (PCLs) from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from Aug 18 – 20 for three days of training and formation. The … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Proclaiming the Divine Savior of the World
On the evening of Aug. 1, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Salvadoran community gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, to commemorate la Fiesta del Divino … Learn More
Campus ministries gear up for 26-27 academic year
In a few weeks, college students will return to campuses across the Archdiocese of Newark to begin fall classes. First-year and transfer students will be arriving, too, learning to navigate … Learn More
Young people, bishops explore how faith can guide use of AI
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the way people learn, communicate, and work, young Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered on July 15 for a conversation about how faith can help guide … Learn More
Nutley parish dedicates new St. Carlo Acutis statue
Is holiness possible in a world dominated by smartphones, video games, and social media? According to Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Cruz of the Archdiocese of Newark, the answer may be found … Learn More
Archdiocese offers free, reduced-price school meals for eligible students
Free and reduced-price school meals, snacks, and milk are available for eligible Catholic Schools students in the Archdiocese of Newark during the 2026–2027 school year. Families may apply at any … Learn More
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
Archdiocese earns 14 Catholic Media Awards, with five 1st place honors
The Archdiocese of Newark and its news outlet, Jersey Catholic, received 14 Catholic Media Awards from the Catholic Media Association during a ceremony at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City on … Learn More
