Statement from Cardinal Tobin on the death of Pope Francis
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the Archbishop of Newark, has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier today at the age of 88. You … Learn More
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Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time, U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced. “His whole life was dedicated to the service of the … Learn More
From the Archives: Cornerstone Ceremony for Seminary in Darlington
This photograph captures the crowd gathered for the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Immaculate Conception Seminary campus in Darlington, Mahwah, NJ.
Cardinal Tobin says “we are never alone” in his Easter message
In his Easter message to the faithful, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. said that the Resurrection, a moment that “changed the world forever,” continues to speak to us: “Easter reminds … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Witnessing to hope in Kenilworth, New Jersey
Every year, the Parish of St. Theresa in Kenilworth, NJ hosts a public Stations of the Cross. The procession begins at the church and circles through downtown Kenilworth. Father Giovanni … Learn More
Journey to Easter: Following the example of Jesus on Holy Thursday
“Tonight, God seems determined to teach us table manners,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., told those gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the Holy Thursday Mass. … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: The Way of the Cross
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Five years ago, during Holy Week 2020, I offered the reflections below as a way of praying the Stations of the Cross in … Learn More
6 Inspiring films to watch during Holy Week
During Holy Week, we are invited to reflect upon the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and how God’s merciful love impacts our daily lives. Salvation history has long been … Learn More
Why Antoni Gaudí is now a Venerable in the Catholic Church
On April 14, 2025, the Vatican officially recognized the “heroic virtues” of Antoni Gaudí i Cornet, best known as the architect of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. With this recognition, Gaudí is now declared … Learn More
Journey to Easter: What is the Chrism Mass?
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart was filled with worshippers on the evening of April 14 for the annual Chrism Mass. The opening of the liturgy was jubilant, even … Learn More