When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
We’ve all heard the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” While it’s unclear as to why anybody would give 23 separate birds or five golden rings over 12 days, … Learn More
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Don’t lose hope, pope says as he opens Holy Door at Rome prison
Wearing red vestments for the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, Pope Francis knocked on the door of the church in Rome’s Rebibbia prison complex and walked over its threshold.
Seton Hall professor joins global theological congress, meets Pope Francis
Ines A. Murzaku, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Religion and director of the Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University, participated in the International Congress on the Future of … Learn More
Pope urges war-torn world to walk through door of peace on Christmas
As millions of pilgrims prepare to cross through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis called on individuals, nations and the global community to take a transformative step … Learn More
Mercy House spreads holiday cheer to families with record Christmas toy giveaway
A record 800+ families were served during the three-day giveaway in Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City.
Cardinal Tobin’s Christmas Message
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The joy of Christmas reminds us how close God is to each of us — and to all of us. In the birth of … Learn More
Thousands Celebrate 53rd annual Candlelight Carol Sing at Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart welcomed thousands of attendees on December 18 and 19 for the 53rd Annual Candlelight Carol Sing, a cherished Christmas tradition in northern New … Learn More
From the Archives: Corpus Christi parishioners spread Christmas ioy in 1993
Parishioners of Corpus Christi in Hasbrouck Heights responded to the call to share with others on Christmas with a collection of gifts for the needy. The gifts were blessed at … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: We are comforted, and made uncomfortable, by the Lord’s coming again
In this season of joy, we become aware once again that God is closer to us than we dare admit.
Parishes celebrate Christmas with Broadway stars, artistic creations, other fun initiatives
With Christmas fast approaching, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark are finding unique ways of bringing their congregations together in celebration.