Look to Christ, not the law, to receive new life, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — What made Christian life radically new was the call for those who have faith in Jesus Christ to live in the Holy Spirit, who liberates from … Learn More
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Teens volunteer at Archdiocese sites for new summer service program
Dozens of young Archdiocese of Newark parishioners volunteered some of their vacation time this summer to assist with maintenance projects at sites throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. Their … Learn More
Baltimore archbishop blesses first new Catholic school in city in 60 years
BALTIMORE (CNS) — As over 100 people gathered outside the front doors of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School Aug. 6, some cars and buses on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard … Learn More
Renowned attorney, diocesan counsel remembered as model of truth, service
Msgr. Peter Joyce remembers well one of the last conversations he had with Martin F. McKernan Jr. Esq. It was June 22, the Feast of Saints John Fisher and Thomas … Learn More
Nuncio urges young people in vocational discernment to realize their gifts
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (CNS) — At vocational discernment gathering of the Neocatechumenal Way in the U.S. this summer, over 10,000 participants were encouraged to realize that they have “something to do … Learn More
St. Joseph’s Jessica Valdes named Teacher of the Year for the Archdiocese of Newark
Jessica Valdes, a fourth-grade teacher at St. Joseph School of Oradell/New Milford, was named Teacher of the Year for the Archdiocese of Newark. With this distinction, Valdes is also the … Learn More
Sister Donna Ciangio to be honored with SOAR award for her life of service
At its 35th Annual New York Awards Gala, SOAR! — Support Our Aging Religious — will honor Sister Donna L. Ciangio, O.P., D.Min, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark, on … Learn More
At nearly 100-years-old, Sister Gerardine’s love for making art persists
“You mean I’m on the internet?” asked Sister Gerardine Mueller O.P. with a laugh. “I’ll check it out someday.” Sister Gerardine turns 100 on Sept. 16. And while the world … Learn More
N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in Tokyo, she had the cheers … Learn More
Asian and Pacific Islander sisters in the US speak out against hate incidents
The recent rise in hate crimes against Asians in the U.S. is sparking concern for Catholic women religious from Asian and Pacific Island countries. Some have experienced verbal abuse, while … Learn More