A Thanksgiving Message from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, let us pause to reflect on the many ways God has blessed and enriched our lives. This time of … Learn More
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Longing for a politics of compassion and love
We have just concluded another difficult election season, one that threatened to divide us as a nation rather than uniting us.
Good Shepherd Academy fifth grader’s artwork shared statewide after contest win
After winning the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s annual art contest, Adam Idrovo’s drawing was featured on 30,000 folders that were distributed to schools across the state.
Joy, gratitude over news of Acutis and Frassati canonization dates
News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and … Learn More
Red Wednesday to put Christian persecution in the spotlight
From Sydney to Santiago, Chile, Catholics across the globe are coming together this November to stand in solidarity with those who suffer for their faith. Persecution and discrimination against Christians … Learn More
Sacred art meets modern memorial: Historic pietà graces cemetery entrance
An interpretation of Michelangelo’s final work, the Rondanini Pietà, now stands outside Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
From the Archives: 1934 Gathering at St. Peter Claver Mission Center, Montclair
Parishioners gather in front of St. Peter Claver Mission Center at 51 Elm St. in Montclair in 1934.
Young Catholics unite in faith and fellowship during intercollegiate hike
Over 40 students representing five New Jersey colleges made friends and bonded through prayer while hiking through Mahwah’s Ramapo Valley County Reservation earlier this fall.
Devotion to Mary leads people to Jesus, to helping others, pope says
Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say “yes” to God’s plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said.
Mother Cabrini’s legacy endures in New Jersey, inspiring faith and service
From Newark to Kearny, Mother Cabrini’s pioneering spirit left an indelible mark on New Jersey’s Italian immigrant communities. Her work continues to shape the archdiocese’s religious and educational landscape today.