End of summer Feast Days Around the Archdiocese of Newark (Photos)
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated their feast days with Mass, processions, and plenty of family fun.
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Surviving 9/11 attacks left ‘no questions about the reality of God,’ says deacon
Deacon Paul Carris of the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., recalls how faith got him through.
Catholic Cemeteries holds fall open houses starting with Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum
Explore exquisite new crypts, niches, and liturgical artwork to memorialize the lives of your loved ones. Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum in East Hanover invites families to an open … Learn More
New archdiocesan Immigration Ministry and coordinator support growing needs
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New Jersey Catholic Conference creates a faithful citizenship election guide
The New Jersey Catholic Conference has created a guide on its website with information about the upcoming election that Catholics might find helpful before heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Brother CJ Webb takes final vows as Capuchin Franciscan Friar (Photos)
Brother Chandler (CJ) Webb’s first inkling of becoming a priest came to him when he was just seven years old.
St. Joe’s graduate probes Olympics’ effect on youth sports, interviews former Olympian, now administrator
Both McDermott and Kivlehan graduated from Saint Joseph Regional High School, where they excelled in baseball.
U.S. Bishops’ Hispanic Affairs Subcommittee releases diocesan survey on parishes and Hispanic/Latino Ministry
The survey aligns with the launch of the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry and serves as a baseline for implementing it as a 10-year plan.
The Mercy House gives away 500+ free backpacks, school supplies to children in need (Video/ photos)
Free cups of Italian ice were also handed out.
Funds will help parishes engage more with the Bible
A Bible museum, Bible studies for preschoolers, Scripture-based faith sharing for men, a Bible knowledge competition, and a catechist book club featuring Lectio Divina are some initiatives.