Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas
Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a … Learn More
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Catechist Convocation Inspires Renewal and Mission Among Educators and Faith Leaders
The annual Catechist Convocation of the Archdiocese of Newark, held on Saturday, November 9, at Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, NJ, attracted over 800 attendees this year. The convocation … Learn More
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on Dec. 9 is a Holy Day of Obligation
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, commemorating Mary’s preservation from original sin at the moment of her conception, is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar. It … Learn More
From the Archives: Professor Gonippo Raggi’s Artistic Legacy
Ecclesiastical artist Professor Gonippo Raggi works on an original painting in his Orange studio in 1952.
St. Peter’s Basilica launches magazine, installs new webcams
To help people who cannot travel to Rome but want to pray at the tomb of St. Peter and cross the threshold of the Holy Door, St. Peter’s Basilica is … Learn More
Final synod document is magisterial, must be accepted, pope says
Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that it is now up to local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final … Learn More
Scholarship recipients show gratitude to Cardinal Tobin with handmade Thanksgiving cards
Recipients of the Archdiocese of Newark’s “We Are Living Stones” Scholarship offered heartfelt drawings and messages of thanks to Cardinal Tobin.
Pope to open Holy Year with full schedule of Christmas liturgies
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded. The pope, who will celebrate his 88th birthday on Dec. 17, … Learn More
Faithful Called to Support Elderly Religious in Annual Collection
Parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark will participate in the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection on the weekend of Dec. 7-8, offering Catholics an opportunity to honor and support … Learn More
Mercy House Sets Record with 650 Turkey Giveaway, Spreading Thanksgiving Cheer to Hundreds
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House brightened the Thanksgiving season for hundreds of families in need, distributing a record-breaking 650 free turkeys during its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway across its Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City locations from Nov. 19-21.