SFIC rings in holiday season with festive student performances at annual Christmas Breakfast
Children sang and danced to classic Christmas carols in addition to interviewing Cardinal Tobin during SFIC’s holiday tradition Dec. 4.
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Seton Hall marks 15th annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Hundreds gathered at Seton Hall University’s South Orange campus to mark its 15th annual Christmas at the Hall celebration featuring its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on the University Green on Dec. 3, 2024. … Learn More
NJ Catholic Conference shares letter pledging ‘firm solidarity’ with immigrants
Marking the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12, the New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) shared a “letter of pastoral interest” in support of the dignity of immigrants … Learn More
Catholics mark start of Advent with wreath lightings, prayer, and service
The Advent season has begun, and Catholics across the Archdiocese of Newark are observing this time of spiritual preparation with prayer, reflection, and community gatherings. From the solemn lighting of … Learn More
Newark priest joins star-studded lineup in Hallow app’s Advent Pray25 Challenge
The Hallow app’s Advent Pray25 prayer challenge kicked off on December 2, inviting participants to grow closer to Jesus during Advent. With the theme “For God so loved the world” … Learn More
The Nativity scene: a reminder of simplicity and reflection during Advent
Advent is perhaps the most challenging liturgical season for Christians. The secular world has kidnapped this time intended for quiet reflection and turned it into a time of premature celebration. … Learn More
Catechist Convocation Inspires Renewal and Mission Among Educators and Faith Leaders
The annual Catechist Convocation of the Archdiocese of Newark, held on Saturday, November 9, at Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, NJ, attracted over 800 attendees this year. The convocation … Learn More
Mercy House Sets Record with 650 Turkey Giveaway, Spreading Thanksgiving Cheer to Hundreds
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House brightened the Thanksgiving season for hundreds of families in need, distributing a record-breaking 650 free turkeys during its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway across its Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City locations from Nov. 19-21.
Catholics have ‘duty to protect’ all human life, Bishop says at Mass for Life
Devout Catholics traveled from all over the state to advocate for the unborn at the 2024 N.J. March for Life in Trenton.
Nutley’s Little Church on the Hill blesses big addition
It could be the home to the largest religious statue in the Nutley area.