Ready to teach children about the miraculous moment when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, changing the course of salvation history? Here’s a ready-to-use lesson about the Feast of the … Learn More
Parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated St. Joseph’s Day on March 19, honoring the husband of the Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ. The day … Learn More
Guido Reni’s St. Joseph Cradling the Infant Christ is one of my favorite depictions of Joseph in the sacred art tradition. As Elizabeth Lev points out in her book The … Learn More
Lent is the 40-day season during which Catholics pray, fast, and repent to deepen their faith in preparation for Easter. This year, Lent takes place from Ash Wednesday, March 5, … Learn More
Immaculate Conception Church in Montclair celebrated its third annual Three Kings Parade on Sunday, Jan. 12, following the 10:30 AM Mass. The vibrant event, which honored the Epiphany, featured live … Learn More
We’ve all heard the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” While it’s unclear as to why anybody would give 23 separate birds or five golden rings over 12 days, … Learn More
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been a favorite among Catholics for hundreds of years since she appeared to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico in … Learn More
Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, has been patroness of the United States since the mid-19th century. But her protection of the nation dates back to its earliest … Learn More
St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 6, is well known as possibly the real-life inspiration for the beloved Christmas character of Santa Claus. Not a lot is … Learn More
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, commemorating Mary’s preservation from original sin at the moment of her conception, is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar. It … Learn More
