Christmas Joy Across the Archdiocese

Parish communities throughout the Archdiocese of Newark gathered with joy and reverence to celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The faithful marked the occasion with special Masses, festive concerts, and inspiring nativity scenes, bringing the story of Christ’s birth to life in meaningful and memorable ways.

These celebrations highlighted the vibrant faith and unity of the archdiocese, as Catholics honored the Nativity of Christ. View photos of how our community marked the joyous season.

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart – Newark

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart – Newark

St. Mary Parish – Plainfield

St. Mary Parish – Plainfield

St. Mary Parish – Plainfield

St. Paul Parish – Ramsey

St. Francis of Assisi Parish – Ridgefield Park

St. Francis of Assisi Parish – Ridgefield Park

St. Paul Parish – Ramsey

St. Francis Parish – Hackensack

St. Francis Parish – Hackensack

St. James the Apostle Parish – Springfield

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish – Newark

Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral – Newark

Divine Mercy Parish – Rahway

Don Bosco Prep – Ramsey

St. Thomas More Parish – Fairfield 1

St. Thomas More Parish – Fairfield 2

St. Peter’s Parish – Belleville

St. Peter’s Parish – Belleville

St. Peter’s Catholic School – Belleville

St. Peter’s Catholic School – Belleville

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish – Tenafly

Sacred Heart Parish – Bloomfield

St. Lucy’s Parish – Newark

St. John Paul II Youth Retreat Center – Kearny

St. Anne Parish – Fair Lawn

Seton Hall University – South Orange

Notre Dame Parish – Caldwell

Notre Dame Parish – Caldwell

Notre Dame Parish – Caldwell

Most Blessed Sacrament – Franklin Lakes

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish – Franklin Lakes

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish – Bloomfield

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish – South Orange

St. Joseph’s Catholic School – Oradell

Featured image: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair celebrated Christmas with a festive pageant, reenacting the Nativity of Christ. (Photos compiled by Shania Mosquera/Archdiocese of Newark)