Archdiocese opens Elizabeth Mercy House to help people in need (Photos)
Expands mission to provide clothes, food, and emotional support and healing in a faith-filled environment.
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Filipino priests, Vatican U.N. rep to unite in Newark for monumental gathering
370 Filipino Catholic priests from throughout the U.S. will converge on Newark’s Cathedral Basilica on Oct. 26.
Bishop Studerus has homecoming in Orange for parish’s ‘wonderful’ 150th anniversary celebration
Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Orange commemorated its 150th anniversary with a week’s worth of celebrations that culminated in a bilingual Mass with Archdiocese of Newark Auxiliary Bishop Gregory … Learn More
Wallington parish’s ‘superheroes’ devote life to helping those in need
Phil Stafford quit his job to become Superman — at least, that’s what the thousands of people he helps each week call him. Though he was making good money as … Learn More
A fight for faith: How a world champion martial artist became a youth minister
Taekwondo gave Carolina Muñoz confidence. A devastating injury took it away. Her faith saved her.
Archdiocese to celebrate Hispanic heritage, Marian feast on Sept. 8
Cardinal Tobin will preside at Eucharist The Archdiocese of Newark’s Hispanic Ministry will celebrate its annual Hispanic Heritage Mass in Spanish on Friday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. inside Newark’s … Learn More
Tenafly teens help refugees during ‘powerful’ service trip
They helped Haitian, African, and South American refugees during a trip to Portland, Maine, this summer.
River Edge parish caps yearlong celebration commemorating 75th anniversary
The parish also bid farewell to its retiring pastor, Father Michael J. Sheehan, who first served as a transitional deacon there roughly 45 years ago.
The Mercy House of Newark to celebrate five years of serving those in need
The Mercy House’s anniversary celebration will be held on Friday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 Clinton Ave.
Mercy House director receives award for outstanding service to Newark
Cheryl A. Riley was honored by the Newark Department of Public Safety at its annual Police Division and Community Recognition Awards.