Q&A with the 5 new transitional deacons
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will ordain five new transitional deacons on Sunday, May 23, at the noon Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart … Learn More
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‘Ask for joys that never end,’ writes Cardinal Tobin
In the latest edition of his Rejoice in the Lord newsletter, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R, reflects on The Solemnity of Pentecost and says, “We call on the third person of the Blessed … Learn More
New Jersey bishops reinstate general obligation to attend Mass
The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, the … Learn More
Cardinal Joseph Tobin to ordain 5 new priests and 6 new deacons for Archdiocese of Newark
Ordinations to be livestreamed from Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will ordain five men to the priesthood during the Rite … Learn More
Archdiocese hosts unique pilgrimage to honor Filipino faith anniversary
Like most Filipino Catholics, the thousands of Filipino parishioners within the Archdiocese of Newark are extremely devout in their faith. So, with the 500th anniversary of the first Mass in … Learn More
Seminarian killed in accident is recalled as ‘prayerful and loving’
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (CNS) — A seminarian from the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J., was killed in a hit-and-run accident in New York City, the diocese reported. Ngu Quoc Tran, known as … Learn More
Caldwell University nursing students enjoy serving retired Dominican sisters
In Pope Francis’s book-interview “Let Us Dream-The Path to a Better Future” on life in emerging from the pandemic, he encourages interaction between the young and the elderly: “It’s an … Learn More
Church honors single moms in unique Mother’s Day program
Single mothers have one of the most challenging jobs in the world. Every day they face the challenges of raising their children and putting food on the table without the … Learn More
Alone and pregnant: Young moms find hope in archdiocesan ministry
At age 20, Lexi found herself unexpectantly pregnant and on the verge of becoming homeless. Desperate for help and unsure if she should be planning for a birth or an … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin celebrates faith of Filipinos in new pastoral letter
“Our Archdiocese is blessed with thousands of Filipino lay faithful who actively participate in the life of the Church,” writes Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., in a new pastoral letter … Learn More