More than 1,600 attend archdiocesan Mass for Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a Mass to remember and pray for Pope Francis on April 22, one day after his death, at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. … Learn More
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Cardinal Tobin to celebrate Mass for repose of the soul of Pope Francis
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. will celebrate a Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica … Learn More
Statement from Cardinal Tobin on the death of Pope Francis
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the Archbishop of Newark, has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier today at the age of 88. You … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin says “we are never alone” in his Easter message
In his Easter message to the faithful, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. said that the Resurrection, a moment that “changed the world forever,” continues to speak to us: “Easter reminds … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Witnessing to hope in Kenilworth, New Jersey
Every year, the Parish of St. Theresa in Kenilworth, NJ hosts a public Stations of the Cross. The procession begins at the church and circles through downtown Kenilworth. Father Giovanni … Learn More
Journey to Easter: Following the example of Jesus on Holy Thursday
“Tonight, God seems determined to teach us table manners,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., told those gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the Holy Thursday Mass. … Learn More
Journey to Easter: What is the Chrism Mass?
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart was filled with worshippers on the evening of April 14 for the annual Chrism Mass. The opening of the liturgy was jubilant, even … Learn More
Journey to Easter: Palm Sunday celebrated across Archdiocese of Newark
Across the Archdiocese of Newark, worshippers held green palms high, reenacting the drama of Jesus’ jubilant entry into Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago. Within the week, however, the man hailed … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: The man who saves relics
On April 5, hundreds of people braved rain and chilly temperatures to view and venerate more than 500 sacred relics at Montclair’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory. Among the … Learn More
Experience the beauty of “Creation” at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
“The universe did not emerge as the result of arbitrary omnipotence, a show of force or a desire for self-assertion. Creation is of the order of love. God’s love is … Learn More