Jersey Catholic: The most popular stories of 2021
There were 500 articles published to Jersey Catholic since its launch in March. Here are the five news articles in English that received the most views. Q&A with the five … Learn More
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Vatican adds QR code to sculpture to educate people about migration
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A life-sized bronze sculpture of migrants and refugees crowded onto a boat has stood in St. Peter’s Square for more than two years, but just before … Learn More
Immediate, long-term relief: Catholic agencies’ response to 2021 disasters
Right up through December, extreme weather events and natural disasters of 2021 continued to upend local communities and set agendas for domestic and overseas emergency response efforts at major Catholic … Learn More
Couple: Young Catholic adults need community, parish outreach
As Catholic young adults, Patrick and Phoebe Neve are intentional about living their faith and about evangelizing others. “I realized that I have gifts to be shared,” explained Patrick, 24. … Learn More
Cathedral Candlelight Carol Sing unites voices in hope and praise
The Candlelight Carol Sing returned to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart last week for two nights and was a sight to behold. Angelic voices swept through the air … Learn More
Parishes celebrate Christmas through unique initiatives
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced congregations to refrain from celebrating Christmas in-person last year, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark are making plans to help ensure their parishioners enjoy a … Learn More
When she lost her home to a fire, one woman found hope at the Mercy House in Newark
There were flames. Screams. There was no time. It was 8 p.m. on Nov. 1, and Halloween candy was scattered around. Maria Abarca and her husband Alberth Gonzalez were eating … Learn More
Archdiocese gives away thousands of toys to families in need
The Mercy House, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, distributed more than 1,000 new and unwrapped toys to families in need during … Learn More
At Christmas, share joy, not complaints, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the celebration of Christmas just around the corner, Christians should look for ways to share the joy of Jesus’ birth rather than draw up a … Learn More
Filipinos continue devotions to celebrate 500 years of faith
Filipinos throughout the Archdiocese of Newark continue to celebrate the gift of their Catholic faith by participating in a year-long jubilee pilgrimage marking the 500th Anniversary of the arrival of … Learn More