Deacons are men who said, ‘yes,’ to the Lord
We’ve seen them in many of our parishes during the Mass alongside the priest. They wear the stole across their chest over the white alb. We’ve listened to them proclaim the … Learn More
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Be an angel to the elderly, especially those most alone
I have a neighbor who I believe I have never seen drive alone. When she and her husband come to and from Mass, they arrive and leave with a car full … Learn More
What was it like for the grandparents of God?
Late July brings one of my favorite celebrations in the Church year: the July 26th Memorial of Saints Ann and Joachim, the parents of Mary, the Mother of God. I had … Learn More
New summer program engages youth in service around Archdiocese
The Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark recently launched its new “Days in the Diocese” program, which offers one-day service immersion experiences to archdiocesan … Learn More
Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Highlighting the importance and gifts of older people has been a constant refrain throughout Pope Francis’ ministry. So it seemed only a matter of time before … Learn More
Obispos de EE.UU. expresan solidaridad con el pueblo, obispos cubanos
Un grupo de personas en Washington manifiestan cerca de la Casa Blanca el 19 de julio de 2021, tras protestas el 11 de julio en Cuba contra el gobierno y … Learn More
Neocatechumenal Way requests opening sainthood cause of co-founder
Members of the Neocatechumenal Way have asked the archbishop of Madrid to open the sainthood cause of the organization’s co-founder, Carmen Hernández. Hernández is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS … Learn More
Award-winning veteran Catholic journalist Gerald ‘Jerry’ Costello dies
Gerald M. Costello is seen in this 1999 file photo. The Catholic press veteran who was a reporter, columnist, book author and founding editor of three newspapers died July 19, … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin joins IHM Sisters in Michigan to celebrate 175 years
Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM Sisters) celebrated their 175th anniversary. The weekend celebration concluded with a liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., bishop of the … Learn More
NJ Catholic bishops, faithful unite in prayer for Cubans
New Jersey bishops and priests lead a prayer vigil for the people of Cuba at St. Joseph of the Palisades Parish on Sunday in West New York, N.J. (Steve Hockstein/Archdiocese … Learn More