Black Catholics and diversity celebrated at special Mass
The greatest gift of the Church is its people. Everyone brings a different background and a unique set of gifts to the diverse community that is the Catholic Church. This … Learn More
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Chapel receives blessing, high praise from parishioners after major renovation
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, blessed the newly renovated Father John E. Murphy Chapel during a visit to Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell on Feb. 12. … Learn More
Who does not long for a better kind of politics?
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Ever since October 2020, when Pope Francis first published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and Social Friendship), I have used this newsletter to … Learn More
Religious of the Archdiocese celebrated at annual Consecrated Life Mass
The charisms of the women and men religious in the Archdiocese of Newark enrich the Church, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., said at the annual Consecrated Life Mass. “In the … Learn More
Catholic Charities opens new housing center for Newark’s homeless
On Feb. 1, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark and the city officially opened the doors to the Miller Street Pathways to Housing Center in Newark. The facility serves … Learn More
Chinese Catholics celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Tiger
On Sunday, Feb. 6, the Chinese Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Newark and beyond joyfully celebrated the Chinese New Year, namely the Lunar New Year, at the Holy Cross … Learn More
Church blesses ‘powerful’ Four Chaplains monument following major restoration
With numerous parishioners, military veterans, and other special guests looking on, Father Joe Mancini blessed the recently refurbished monument honoring the World War II heroes known as the Four Chaplains … Learn More
Youth leaders look to transform their ministry now and into the future
When it comes to youth ministry, parishes are at a crossroads. The ongoing pandemic unraveled the way ministers engage their youth. Programs were upended, volunteers walked away, and youth groups … Learn More
SFIC, Archdiocese partner for new campaign benefitting hundreds of students
Torch of Learning initiative aims to raise $150K annually for Catholic scholarship program The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) recently launched the Torch of Learning campaign, a new three-year … Learn More
Marriage takes sacrifice, laughter, forgiveness, and love … for baking bread
When the pandemic first hit, my wife and I had been thinking about what fun extended trip we might plan to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Two years later, our kids … Learn More