Catholic elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of Newark marked the close of the academic year by honoring their eighth-grade graduates during graduation ceremonies. Joined by family, friends, faculty, clergy, and … Learn More
As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the 13 former British colonies were being transformed into the United States, American Catholics faced an obvious, urgent challenge: to win … Learn More
Somewhere between the last work email and the first day of vacation, something goes wrong. We arrive at the beach, the mountains, or the family home with our phones still … Learn More
For nearly 38 years, Father John Gordon has served the people of the Archdiocese of Newark in a wide variety of ministerial roles, including his current position as Secretary for … Learn More
On June 30, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, commonly known as the Pallottines, concluded its pastoral administration of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Fairview, NJ, after 103 years … Learn More
Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has … Learn More
The Archdiocese of Newark and its news outlet, Jersey Catholic, received 14 Catholic Media Awards from the Catholic Media Association during a ceremony at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City on … Learn More
Archbishop Peter L. Gerety presides at a Mass for the United States Bicentennial at Our Lady of the Lake in Verona in 1976. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate … Learn More
Saints Cyril and Methodius, the “Apostles to the Slovaks,” were devoted missionaries who traveled over 740 miles under difficult conditions to spread the Good News. It makes sense then that … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV opened the second extraordinary consistory of his pontificate June 26, urging cardinals to help him discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church today and … Learn More
