Mary, not technology, is world’s hope, cardinal says at Holy Door opening
Cardinal Rolando Makrickas prayed that the world would entrust itself to Mary, “the door to heaven,” at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Jan. 1
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Mercy House spreads holiday cheer to families with record Christmas toy giveaway
A record 800+ families were served during the three-day giveaway in Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City.
Parishes celebrate Christmas with Broadway stars, artistic creations, other fun initiatives
With Christmas fast approaching, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark are finding unique ways of bringing their congregations together in celebration.
Cardinal Tobin to celebrate Opening Mass for Jubilee Year at Newark Cathedral
The Archdiocese of Newark will join dioceses across the world in celebrating the Opening Mass on Dec. 29 at 12 p.m.
Nearly 1,000 Catholics attend Elizabeth church’s 125th anniversary celebration
Cardinal Tobin celebrated the anniversary Mass at Elizabeth’s Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick Church, home to one of the Archdiocese’s largest Hispanic congregations.
Sacred art meets modern memorial: Historic pietà graces cemetery entrance
An interpretation of Michelangelo’s final work, the Rondanini Pietà, now stands outside Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
Hundreds of NJ police officers honor fallen heroes at 31st Annual Blue Mass
This year’s Blue Mass paid tribute to 11 deceased law enforcement officers, including nine who died in the line of duty.
Saints go marchin’ in for uplifting All Saints Day celebration
The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes hosted students from the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament for its traditional All Saints Day event on Nov. 1.
The Mercy House distributes 600 coats to those in need
Community members also received hats, scarves, gloves, and everything else they will need to stay warm in the winter.
National Vocation Awareness Week invites Catholics to discern God’s call
The 48th annual National Vocation Awareness Week starts Sunday, Nov. 3, inviting Catholics nationwide to reflect on God’s call in their lives. This weeklong celebration, first established in 1976, encourages … Learn More
