New project documents rich history of Newark Archdiocese (Photos)
In 2028, the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate its 175th anniversary. Created by Pope Pius IX in 1853, the diocese was elevated to the rank of metropolitan see in 1937 … Learn More
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Sights & Sounds: Archdiocesan students observe Earth Day
Last week, students in Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Newark observed Earth Day with activities that showed their commitment to caring for our common home. At Christ the Teacher … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Experiencing Divine Mercy in Rahway, NJ
April 12 was a special day at Divine Mercy Parish in Rahway, NJ. Not only was it Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated the Sunday after Easter, but 19 parishioners who had … Learn More
The Mercy House Brings Easter Joy to Hundreds of Families
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House distributed more than 300 Easter gift baskets and bags to families in need during a joyful, three-day giveaway across North Jersey. Events were held … Learn More
Parish displays Eucharistic miracles exhibit created by St. Carlo Acutis
On November 30,1433, a great flood threatened the city of Avignon in France. Alarmed by the swiftly rising waters, two Franciscan friars took a boat to the small Church of … Learn More
Archdiocese celebrates God’s abundance at Chrism Mass
Clergy and worshippers filled the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, on the evening of Mar. 30 for the annual Chrism Mass. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., … Learn More
Holy Week begins: Prayers for peace on Palm Sunday
Worshippers across the Archdiocese of Newark and around the world marked the beginning of Holy Week with Palm Sunday Masses on Mar. 29. During liturgies that recalled Jesus’ entry into … Learn More
Over 1,400 Catholics proclaim their faith at annual pilgrimage
Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered on the morning of Mar. 22 at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in Linden, N.J., to give public witness to … Learn More
Parish honors Saint Joseph and women religious he inspires
On March 19, two groups of women religious dedicated to Saint Joseph gathered with parishioners from Saint Anastasia Parish in Teaneck, NJ, to celebrate the feast day of their patron, … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Wintry scenes around the Archdiocese of Newark
Ever since the Archdiocese of Newark faced a major snowstorm two weeks ago, there has been little reprieve from the cold temperatures that preceded it. While many are now yearning … Learn More
