Falling in love helped one man find his faith again
When Paolo Bowyer fell head over heels in love with his girlfriend, he fell in love with God again. It had been 22 years since Bowyer took his faith seriously. … Learn More
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Faithful invited to join Pope, Cardinal in act of consecration
On Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will preside in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome during which he will consecrate and entrust Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. … Learn More
Synod: high school students explore their relationship with the Church
Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains, N.J. recently held synod listening sessions to understand how students relate with the Church and discover ways to improve that relationship. The … Learn More
Parish celebrates 150 years of serving Hoboken and Jersey City
Approximately 250 parishioners filled St. Joseph Church in Hoboken for a special Mass on March 19 that celebrated the parish’s 150 years of service to the Hoboken and Jersey City … Learn More
Boy launches food drive to feed and clothe underprivileged
As food and gas prices continue rising, the daily needs of underprivileged families are also increasing. When 8-year-old Dante Olshefski asked Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark to help … Learn More
One catechumen shares her journey of finding God, faith
Thuy Vuong is preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation at St. Joseph of the Palisades Parish in West New York. Vuong recently participated in the Rite of Election at … Learn More
Priests share important lessons from St. Patrick’s life
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Jersey Catholic spoke with the pastors of the three archdiocesan parishes named for “the Apostle of Ireland.” Read on to discover more about the beloved … Learn More
Top USCCB committee says Russia’s ‘unprovoked war on Ukraine’ must end now
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops March 16 called for “the immediate cessation of Russia’s armed aggression and unprovoked war on Ukraine.” “We … Learn More
Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica March 25, the Vatican … Learn More
Young Catholics say they need church leaders to listen, engage them more
Catholic young people in the U.S. are leaving behind traditional models of learning about and living out their faith, and clergy, youth ministers, and others will have to make some … Learn More