Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions during their Nov. 15-18 … Learn More
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U.S. bishops spotlight programs on Eucharist, young people, moms in need
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops spotlighted two major initiatives focused on the central role of the Eucharist Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions of their … Learn More
U.S. bishops focus on Communion, synodality, finances in fall assembly
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops, gathered for the first time in person since 2019, discussed the highly anticipated statement on the Eucharist without the heated discussion it stirred up … Learn More
‘Resurrection at work in our lives,’ Cardinal Tobin says at memorial Mass for deceased clergy
Each November, during the month of All Souls, members of the archdiocesan community, including bishops, priests, deacons, religious women, men, and lay faithful, gather to remember all priests and deacons … Learn More
Beloved Franciscan sister, a life-long mentor of Justice Thomas, honored with New Jersey cemetery statue
On a chilly October afternoon amid a backdrop of vibrant autumn leaves, several Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception stood in Mahwah, New Jersey’s Maryrest Cemetery filled with emotion. … Learn More
Parishes find unique ways of bringing parishioners back to church
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark are finding unique ways to re-connect with their parish communities following their return to Mass after most pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Such activities … Learn More
New Jersey to convert old rail line to 9-mile greenway
Supporters of the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project, which include The Archdiocese of Newark’s Environmental Justice Task Force and St. Lucy’s Church The National Shrine of Saint Gerard in Newark, received some … Learn More
Priest runs the ‘good race’ in New York City Marathon
Father Manuel Duenas may have finished the race, but his good fight continues. The priest of the Archdiocese of Newark and current vice-rector of Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Kearny, N.J., … Learn More
New Jersey Catholic Conference announces new director of public relations
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) has named veteran communications leader, John W. Hardiman, as director of Public Relations. Hardiman joins NJCC with nearly 27 years of increasing … Learn More
NJ police gather to honor fallen officers at Archdiocese of Newark’s powerful Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark celebrated its 28th Annual Blue Mass honoring the dedication and sacrifices of active, retired, and deceased New Jersey law enforcement personnel on November 4 in Newark’s … Learn More