Sights & Sounds: Crowning Mary in the month of May
This month, parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark have continued a tradition dating back to the late Middle Ages. By crowning statues of the Virgin Mary with a … Learn More
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Sights & Sounds: The Mercy House honors moms
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House honored mothers in need by distributing approximately 350 gift bags filled with toiletries, perfume, hair accessories, sweets, and other items during its annual Mother’s … Learn More
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: Apostolate serves Newark families in need
A group of 18 youth and young adults from the Archdiocese of Newark’s African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate recently visited the Newark YMCA’s Emergency Residence Shelter to serve pizza … 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
Sights & Sounds: Parishes rejoice in the Resurrection
Beginning with the Easter Vigil after sundown on April 4, parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the resurrection of Jesus with great joy. Paschal candles were lit, and the … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Springtime beauty at the Cathedral Basilica
Spring has arrived at Newark’s Branch Brook Park, which means that the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is garlanded by a beautiful sea of pink, white, and yellow blossoms … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Bringing the cross to the streets of Belleville
Hundreds of parishioners and local residents gathered on April 3 at Saint Peter’s Parish in Belleville, NJ, starting point of the community’s 20th annual Living Stations of the Cross. The … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Sacred Heart’s Stations of the Cross
The devotion known as the Stations of the Cross allows followers of Christ to recall and enter into his passion and death. The tradition has been traced to the Middle … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Celebrating Catholic Sisters
Catholic Sisters Week, celebrated March 8-14, shines a spotlight on the contributions of women religious who minister to God’s people through prayer, service, and love for Christ and the Gospel. … Learn More
