Prayer and the Declaration of Independence
As we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, let us remember the important role that prayer played in the American struggle for independence. On that first day, when the … Learn More
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Cardinal Tobin: Let us fall in love with the Holy Eucharist
In the latest edition of his Rejoice in the Lord newsletter, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R, reflects on the Holy Eucharist and writes, “Let us fall in love with this most precious sacrament. Let … Learn More
U.S. bishops award $1.4 million to the Church in Africa
WASHINGTON – In Africa, where the Catholic Church remains a beacon of hope despite persistent poverty, conflict, and drought affecting many areas, 27 episcopal conferences, regional associations of episcopal conferences, … Learn More
St. Lucy’s Parish is latest to support 9-mile greenway project
St. Lucy’s Church of Newark has become the 100th agency, organization, or corporation to endorse the Essex Hudson Greenway Project. For walkers, runners, cyclists, hikers, and others, the proposed Essex-Hudson … Learn More
New conference series helps families grow stronger in faith
Today’s families are experiencing a disconnect when it comes to faith. According to a 2020 Pew Research Center study, teenagers are less likely to pray daily (27 percent vs. 48 … Learn More
New Covid-19 directives clear the way for greater return to normalcy during Mass
Parish liturgical ministries may return to full service, and masks are no longer required for all vaccinated ministers beginning July 3, according to updated Covid-19 directives issued by the Archdiocese … Learn More
Catholic agency offers help after ‘heartbreaking’ collapse of building
MIAMI BEACH (CNS) — Staff members with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami were on location and developing a response strategy June 24 near the stunning wreckage of a … Learn More
Newark’s Sister Dong Hong represents Asians, Catholics at White House roundtable
Sister Dong Hong Marie Zhang, the liaison to the Chinese Community for the Archdiocese of Newark, was invited to participate in a White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific … Learn More
Archdiocese offers wealth of helpful services to migrants
The Archdiocese of Newark is home to multiple ministries and parishes that provide immigrants and refugees with legal assistance, financial support, and other services. To celebrate June being National Immigrant … Learn More
Newark’s Cardinal Tobin among those named by pope to Vatican supreme court
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has named U.S. Cardinals Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, and James M. Harvey, archpriest of Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the … Learn More