On Oct. 17, the Roman Catholic Church remembers the early Church Father, bishop, and martyr St. Ignatius of Antioch, whose writings attest to the sacramental and hierarchical nature of the … Learn More
Do not be content with what you are, if you want to become what you are not yet (Saint Augustine, Disc. 169, 15, 18). Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, … Learn More
On Oct. 6, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYM) hosted around 50 youth ministry leaders at the St. John Paul II Retreat Center in … Learn More
The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” concluded on the evening of Oct. 14 … Learn More
The aim of World Mission Sunday (Oct. 18), established 100 years ago by Pope Pius XI, has “borne fruit in my own life,” said Pope Leo XIV. The pope reflected … Learn More
The Year of St. Francis continues as the Church marks 800 years since the death of “Il Poverello” (The Little Poor One). As is traditional in the days around his … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13 during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung. Dr. Stefano … Learn More
The Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark gathered in faith, joy, and thanksgiving on Oct. 4 for its annual “Filipino Heroes of Faith” celebration. The special Mass honored Saint … Learn More
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau of the Archdiocese of Newark delivered the homily at this year’s New Jersey Mass for Life, reminding worshippers that “(as) we gather from around the … Learn More
Editor’s note: The Vatican Press Office released the following statement on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13: “The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy … Learn More
