Pastor: Prayer the ‘greatest weapon’ to bring peace in Ukraine
The pastor of South Orange’s Our Lady of Sorrows Church told those gathered for a March 29 prayer service that asking for God’s intercession will make a difference in ending … Learn More
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‘God was in that moment:’ Saint Peter’s University priests on Peacocks’ historic NCAA run
Was it a miracle? “Astounding,” is how Father Andrew Downing, S.J., described it. He watched with delight as his small university men’s basketball team leaped into the national spotlight in … Learn More
Parish welcomes all to pray for peace before relic of Ukraine’s patron saint
St. Josaphat relic on display in parish’s rectory chapel St. Valentine Church in Bloomfield invites all to pray for the Ukrainian people before its relic of St. Josaphat, the patron … Learn More
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
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