Vatican extends until August initial listening phase for Synod of Bishops
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To ensure all Catholics have an opportunity to share and to listen as part of the initial process leading up to the Synod of Bishops in … Learn More
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Papal Foundation receives $200K gift to establish Archbishop John J. Myers Fellowship in Canon Law
NEWARK, NJ and PEORIA, IL – The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith, energy, and financial resources, received a $200,000 … Learn More
Archdiocese of Newark to honor hero police officers, 9/11 first responders in Blue Mass
On Thursday, November 4, at 10 a.m., the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate the 28th Annual Blue Mass honoring the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired, and deceased New … Learn More
Celebración de la hispanidad, fiesta de San Antonio Maria Claret
El pasado día 24 de octubre, en la jornada mundial de las Misiones, se celebró en la Parroquia de San José de Jersey City el día la Herencia Hispana y … Learn More
Catholic Cemeteries holding open house event at St. Gertrude’s in Colonia
As part of their 2021: Year of St. Joseph, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark is scheduling several open house events throughout Essex, Union, Bergen, Hudson, and Middlesex counties. The next … Learn More
Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin gives inspiring message in return to Union Catholic
Scotch Plains, N.J. – Sydney McLaughlin couldn’t stop smiling. McLaughlin, who won two gold medals and smashed her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympic Games this … Learn More
New Caldwell University president, Matthew Whelan, inaugurated
Caldwell, N.J. – Caldwell University celebrated the inauguration of its ninth president, Matthew Whelan, Ed.D., on Oct. 22. The ceremony honored the legacy of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of … Learn More
Archdiocesan task force supports converting old rail line to greenway
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Environmental Justice Task Force is the latest organization to voice support of the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project. The proposed Essex-Hudson Greenway would create a nearly nine-mile long, multi-use … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: The opportunities and risks of our synodal journey
When he formally inaugurated the synod process, Pope Francis identified three risks and three opportunities. The first risk is that the synod process will be a mere formality. Will we … Learn More
Archdiocese of Newark’s Annual Appeal exceeds $9 million goal
The Office of Development and Stewardship of the Archdiocese of Newark has exceeded its $9 Million goal for the 2021 Annual Appeal. This is the first time in more than … Learn More