From the Archives: First Black American Baptized by a Bishop, 1935
Charles Coles stands with Archbishop Walsh on the day of his baptism, September 8, 1935.
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Hundreds of NJ police officers honor fallen heroes at 31st Annual Blue Mass
This year’s Blue Mass paid tribute to 11 deceased law enforcement officers, including nine who died in the line of duty.
Knights of Columbus exceed $100 million in global support for vocations to priesthood, religious life
As Catholics in the U.S. wrap up National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 3-9, one of the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organizations announced it has provided more than $100 million to … Learn More
Mary, the Saints, and the Universal Call to Holiness
Last week, the Church’s liturgical calendar invited us to celebrate The Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st and The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed on November 2nd.
Foundress of Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal remembered for inner light, charity
Mother Lucille Cutrone, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, was remembered as a “devoted daughter of the church” during her funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 4 in St. Patrick’s … Learn More
Be on the lookout for hope; keep moving forward in faith, pope writes
Christians should make a practice each night of identifying signs of hope, even small ones, that came their way during the day, Pope Francis wrote.
Seton Hall University celebrates investiture of 22nd president
Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly’s appointment marks a return to tradition for Seton Hall, which has had a priest-president 146 years of its 168-year history.
Across U.S., Catholics seek out prayer before—and after—voting at polls
On Election Day, Catholic faithful across the nation are turning to prayer before—and after—heading to the polls on Nov. 5, with many parishes and dioceses offering Holy Hours. St. Joseph’s on … Learn More
Saints go marchin’ in for uplifting All Saints Day celebration
The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes hosted students from the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament for its traditional All Saints Day event on Nov. 1.
From the Archives: St. Aloysius Students Vote in 1957
In 1957, the students of St. Aloysius High School in Jersey City got to cast their votes for student officers using official voting booths