Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, birds, the environment, and Italy.
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‘Deacon Elvis’: How a popular Presley tribute artist spreads faith as a clergyman
Deacon Anthony Liguori Jr. of Hasbrouck Heights’ Corpus Christi Parish moonlights as a world-traveled Elvis Presley tribute artist.
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons (Synod)
“Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the … Learn More
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod (Synod)
Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to give women and laymen votes at the assembly, saying it reflects the Second Vatican Council’s … Learn More
Final Mass of Thanksgiving Held at St. Andrew’s Church in Bayonne
Presided over by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, the Mass drew over 500 attendees, filling the pews and aisles.
New Assistant Superintendent Joseph Walsh Emphasizes Faith-Driven Leadership
Joseph Walsh, recently appointed as Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Schools, brings decades of Catholic education experience.
Catholics have ‘duty to protect’ all human life, Bishop says at Mass for Life
Devout Catholics traveled from all over the state to advocate for the unborn at the 2024 N.J. March for Life in Trenton.
Catholic death penalty abolition group condemns ‘regressive’ spate of executions
World Day Against the Death Penalty is Oct. 10.
Kenilworth parish commemorates 75 years with ‘faith-filled and joyful’ celebration
Over 500 parishioners attended an Anniversary Mass led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark.
From the archives — Feast of St. Francis Oct. 4
While the interior of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark was under construction in 1953, workers were surprised to find that a cat had given birth to three kittens in the … Learn More