At the beginning of his 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for an attitude shift: away from the idea that we are masters and consumers of the earth and … Learn More
The Mercy House, a resource and referral center of the Archdiocese of Newark, will celebrate its first “Christmas in July” event on Friday, July 22, to distribute free toys and … Learn More
The Catholic Media Association (CMA) held its annual awards ceremony last week in Portland, Ore., where Catholic media outlets and dioceses across the nation were recognized for outstanding work in … Learn More
A unique fundraiser that combined the musical gifts of a Maplewood priest with the artistic talent of an Archdiocese of Newark staff member recently helped spotlight the vital ministry and … Learn More
CHICAGO (CNS) — Saying he watched “in horror” news reports in the aftermath of a mass shooting during a suburban Fourth of July parade, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes … Learn More
Fr. Stephen J. Fichter, Ph.D., Episcopal Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of Newark, has announced the appointment of Patricia Rodriguez as the new Director of the Catechetical Office for … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A truly pro-life celebration of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade would lead to cooperative efforts to pass legislation protecting life, women’s rights … Learn More
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 6-3 ruling June 21, the Supreme Court said a Maine tuition aid program that excluded religious schools violated the Constitution’s free exercise clause. The opinion, … Learn More
A special Father’s Day feature explores the faith journey of a father and his son, and how their paths led to religious life. German and Matthew Gonzalez sit and talk … Learn More
