Newark chaplain, police pay tribute to lost 9/11 colleagues
After an eery drive through an empty Holland Tunnel on the morning of Sept. 12, 2001, Father John McCrone turned into Lower Manhattan and saw something he will never forget: … Learn More
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New 9/11 memorial at St. Gertrude Cemetery honors victims, first responders on 20th anniversary
For many, 9/11 was a day that stopped the clock and shook the world after the terrorist attacks left thousands dead in the World Trade Center (WTC), the Pentagon, and … Learn More
9/11 was personal for NJ, says Cardinal Tobin at special remembrance Mass
“Whom are you remembering this afternoon?” asked Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., during a special 9/11 remembrance Mass Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. “Here, … Learn More
Archdiocese updates COVID-19 policy for safe, new school year
The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark has formally announced the COVID-19 safety protocol for the 2021-2022 school year, which begins on Sept. 8, 2021, covering 74 … Learn More
USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society
CLEVELAND (CNS) — Polarization across society has prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to launch an initiative that looks to bring people together to serve the common good. Called … Learn More
From NJ to NASA: Space explorer credits archdiocesan Space Camp scholarship program for career path
If something big happens on Mars – like discovering alien life forms – Rachel Kronyak will be among the first to know about it. “We’re always looking,” Kronyak said. “Trust … Learn More
Teens attend U.S. Space Camp through unique scholarship program
25th anniversary class includes triplets, twins, and mostly young women The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its … Learn More
Music minister’s powerful song published by global press
A longtime music director of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains recently had an original composition recognized by a global publishing organization. Katie Wills, who has led the … Learn More
Vine and Branches: Bishop Michael Saporito speaks with us about the archdiocesan initiative
On October 10, the Vine and Branches initiative will be launched in the Archdiocese of Newark. We recently spoke with Bishop Michael Saporito, auxiliary bishop and vicar for Bergen County. … Learn More
How we pulled off a mission trip during a pandemic
Featured image: Students on an autumn hiking trip last year. (Photo courtesy of Stevens Newman Catholic) In March 2020, the world came to a standstill. The COVID-19 pandemic swept through … Learn More