Church gardens feed the needy, help the environment, foster community
Community gardens are cropping up on the grounds of Catholic churches throughout the Archdiocese.
Category: News/Features
As hurricane hits Puerto Rico this week, Catholics still waiting for repairs from five years ago
Back-to-back Hurricanes Maria and Irma struck Puerto Rico five years ago, damaging more than 1,000 Catholic schools, churches, and facilities. Most Catholic properties had not yet been remediated as Hurricane … Learn More
3 years after fire, Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament breaks ground on new church
Kathy Reid recalls a cold, winter day in December almost three years ago, after the Church of Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes had burned down. She placed flowers at … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin blesses third abbot of Newark Abbey — Abbot Augustine James Curley (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Abbot Augustine James Curley, O.S.B, received the abbatial blessing by Cardinal Joseph Tobin, CssR, on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Father Curley was elected … Learn More
Franklin Lakes church to break ground on rebuild 3 years after fire; sends historic bells out for repair
Bells can be a significant symbol of history. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is perhaps the most famous example — though it no longer rings out, it is immensely important … Learn More
Hundreds given hope after venerating Padre Pio relics at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Robert came because he had some legal problems weighing on him, Carol due to the recent loss of her son, and Sandra brought her daughter, who has autism. “Pray. Hope. … Learn More
Catholic Cemeteries Open House will highlight Gate of Heaven expansion
Losing a loved one is a significant life event that is often a time of sorrow, uncertainty, and worry. Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark is scheduling several open … Learn More
Film based on Indiana woman’s true story ‘reclaims beauty of adoption’
Editor’s note: “Lifemark” opens today at theaters in Mountainside, Linden, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Clifton, Paramus, Hackensack, and Ridgefield Park. Go to showtimes.com to check times and ticket availability. EDINBURGH, Ind. … Learn More
Synod report reveals joy in being a church member, but some feel unwelcome and a disconnect
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Synod report brings to light what area Catholics are looking for from their Church and its leaders. The 39-page report, released today, recorded the joy that … Learn More
Parishioners more than meet Archdiocese’s annual $9M goal
Raising over $9.4 million to date, the 2022 Annual Appeal surpassed its goal of $9 million just six months into the year, according to the Office of Development and Stewardship … Learn More