The Mercy House distributes 600 coats to those in need
Community members also received hats, scarves, gloves, and everything else they will need to stay warm in the winter.
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National Vocation Awareness Week invites Catholics to discern God’s call
The 48th annual National Vocation Awareness Week starts Sunday, Nov. 3, inviting Catholics nationwide to reflect on God’s call in their lives. This weeklong celebration, first established in 1976, encourages … Learn More
Footsteps to Santiago: A Catholic pilgrim’s journey of faith and discovery
John Kalinowski, coordinator for the Ministry of Loss & Healing at the Archdiocese of Newark, recently completed a life-changing pilgrimage along the historic Camino de Santiago.
Hispanic Catholics’ enthusiasm for mission is ‘part of your DNA,’ says pope’s ambassador
As Hispanic Heritage Month drew to a close, dozens of leaders of Catholic organizations and Hispanic pastoral leaders gathered at the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Washington, brought … Learn More
Honoring Saints and the Faithful Departed on All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
Each year, on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, Catholics commemorate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, two solemn occasions honoring the faithful departed.
Papal commission releases report highlighting progress in safeguarding
Highlighting the progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors … Learn More
‘A symbol of hope and unity’: Cathedral celebrates 70th anniversary
A celebratory Mass led by Auxiliary Bishop Manuel A. Cruz marked the 70th anniversary of the Cathedral Basilica’s dedication on Oct. 19.
Pope to open Holy Door at Rome prison at beginning of Jubilee 2025
Two days after opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica to inaugurate the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis will travel to a Rome prison to open a Holy Door … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on the final week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
At the end of the Synod of Bishops’ fourth and final week in Rome, Cardinal Tobin shared key takeaways from his experience in a video message to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark.
From the Archives: Mount Carmel Guild Apostolate for the Blind
A group of members of the Mount Carmel Guild Apostolate for the Blind enjoy a hayride on an outing at John W. Orlowsky’s farm in Bloomfield in 1945.