Cardinal Tobin joins bishops urging US to redirect military spending to fund human needs
There’s a growing gap between our spending on war and our commitment to end poverty, they say.
There’s a growing gap between our spending on war and our commitment to end poverty, they say.
I join with the people of Newark and surrounding communities deeply distressed by the tragic loss of Imam Hassan Sharif of Masjid Muhammed Mosque.
‘During Advent, we give voice to our deepest longings and our most fundamental hopes.’
Families received partial scholarships to attend Catholic schools.
Let us remember to share our blessings for those less fortunate and extend a helping hand as we approach Advent.
Bishops also elected a conference secretary and chairmen for six standing committees.
A dozen New Jersey law enforcement personnel and two Newark firefighters who died serving and protecting their communities were honored.
Draft synthesis report on the discussions is expected to be released before the end of the year.
The three priorities — communion, mission, and participation — have been discussed.
Communion was the topic discussed this week.