Lent begins as parishes celebrate Ash Wednesday (Photos)
Scenes from the start of the Lenten season from around the Archdiocese of Newark.
Scenes from the start of the Lenten season from around the Archdiocese of Newark.
Cardinal Tobin distributed ashes to a few hundred Catholics during two Ash Wednesday Masses at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark on Feb. 22.
The annual Mass was held at Holy Cross Church in Harrison on Feb. 5.
Schools recognized the achievements of students during Catholic Schools Week.
Celebrations are deeply rooted in community.
The faithful celebrated the Santo Niño Festival with dancing and singing as they honored the Child Jesus.
Hundreds join the celebration of the revelation that Jesus was the Son of God
Parishes around the Archdiocese of Newark celebrate the Epiphany in a variety of ways.
Churches celebrated Mass for the repose of his soul and tolled their bells.
Churches were decorated and filled with the faithful for Christmas Mass