Priest shares profound impact of recent border immersion trip
Father Joseph D’Amico, pastor of Saint Anastasia Church in Teaneck, recently experienced a transformative Advent journey related to the ongoing immigration crisis.
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Seton Hall marks 15th annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Hundreds gathered at Seton Hall University’s South Orange campus to mark its 15th annual Christmas at the Hall celebration featuring its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on the University Green on Dec. 3, 2024. … Learn More
Catholics mark start of Advent with wreath lightings, prayer, and service
The Advent season has begun, and Catholics across the Archdiocese of Newark are observing this time of spiritual preparation with prayer, reflection, and community gatherings. From the solemn lighting of … Learn More
Newark priest joins star-studded lineup in Hallow app’s Advent Pray25 Challenge
The Hallow app’s Advent Pray25 prayer challenge kicked off on December 2, inviting participants to grow closer to Jesus during Advent. With the theme “For God so loved the world” … Learn More
The Nativity scene: a reminder of simplicity and reflection during Advent
Advent is perhaps the most challenging liturgical season for Christians. The secular world has kidnapped this time intended for quiet reflection and turned it into a time of premature celebration. … Learn More
The Paradox of Ordinary Time
Every year, as Advent and Christmas approach, I seem to have the same conversation with one of my students. When I ask how the semester is wrapping up, invariably, one … Learn More
Photos: Celebration of Christmas across the Archdiocese
The holiday spirit was evident everywhere
Christmas pageants during Advent teach students about the birth of Christ
During the Advent season, many Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Newark held traditional live nativities and pageants. In the midst of twinkling lights and festive decorations, the nativity drew … Learn More
Places to direct your holiday charity during Advent
Still time to give back.
Why the Magnificat is the perfect prayer in Advent
Anyone who says evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours regularly recites the Magnificat from the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Named for its first word in … Learn More