Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica March 25, the Vatican … Learn More
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Young Catholics say they need church leaders to listen, engage them more
Catholic young people in the U.S. are leaving behind traditional models of learning about and living out their faith, and clergy, youth ministers, and others will have to make some … Learn More
Synod: effective catechesis helping families journey together in new way
What does your family (or families in general) need from the Catholic Church? “Joy.” “Continued love and support.” “Having families feeling included and supported.” These are some of the responses … Learn More
Centuries-old Marian icon offers solace, protection amid horror of war
As Ukrainians turn to their faith amid the ongoing tragedy of Russia’s invasion of their nation, many who follow both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions will look to an unusual … Learn More
Lent represents a time of hope and rebirth
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Each year as winter is fading and spring is on the horizon, our Church gives us the season of Lent as a time … Learn More
NJ bishops voice support of Ukrainians in new letter
The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey issued a letter today to the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Philadelphia, which oversees the Ukrainian Catholic Churches in the region, including St. John The … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Ash Wednesday a reminder of journey to God
Many Catholics attended two Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark on March 2. Cardinal Tobin distributed ashes … Learn More
Slow down and take time to be with God
First Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022 “The Lord, your God, shall you worship; God alone shall you serve.” – Matthew 4:1-11 We get distracted. We get tempted. In Sunday’s Gospel, … Learn More
Students encounter Christ’s love at national conference
For SEEK22, in addition to journeying with my students as their campus minister, I had the unique opportunity of also experiencing the weekend as the event photographer. Between participating in … Learn More
Archdiocese of Newark walking together on the synodal path
Listening sessions Listening Sessions have been going very well with parishes, youth groups, ministries, parish catechetical leaders and catechists, parents, Catholic school students, religious institutes, and more. The African American, African … Learn More