Special informational events being held at cemeteries this weekend
The loss of a loved one is a significant life event that is often a time of sorrow, uncertainty, and worry. As part of their 2021: Year of St. Joseph, … Learn More
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Serving the suffering is serving the crucified Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Contemplating how Jesus suffered and died to save each human being should motivate an awe that translates into loving care for anyone who is suffering, Pope … Learn More
Bishop Lorenzo encourages participants of retreat ‘be men of hope’
EAST BRUNSWICK — The word “hope” is often not the right word at all, said Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo of the Archdiocese of Newark, during an in-person and online … Learn More
Gregory: ‘Healing of America’s soul’ needed to bring about racial harmony
BURKE, Va. (CNS) — In a major address on confronting the sin of racism and working for racial harmony, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the nation’s first African American cardinal, … Learn More
Cardinal Joseph Tobin to celebrate Holy Week via livestream
Newark, N.J., March 24, 2021– As the faithful in the Archdiocese of Newark prepare to celebrate their second Holy Week during the coronavirus pandemic, this year, there is an opportunity … Learn More
Beloved Catholic school principal Sr. Percylee given national award
Scotch Plains, N.J. – Union Catholic Regional High School Principal Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, received a wonderful surprise and tremendous honor recently when she was informed that she’s a recipient of … Learn More
Vocations answer God’s call to make great dreams come true, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters — faithful friendship with God and one … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin composes series of reflections: ‘A Way of the Cross’
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., has composed a series of reflections on the traditional 14 Stations of the Cross. His reflections are inspired by The Way of the Cross by St. … Learn More
Catholic leaders speak out against violence targeting Asian Americans
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the days following the March 16 shootings in Atlanta that left eight people dead, including six Asian American women, protests and vigils took place around the … Learn More
New series of reflections on Saint Joseph from Seton Hall
A new series starting March 19 will offer spiritual reflections on St. Joseph. “In the School of St. Joseph: Spiritual Reflections in Disquieting Times” is inspired by Pope Francis’ letter on the … Learn More