Pope decides women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops
At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops,
Tag: Archdiocese of Newark
Archdiocese of Newark obituaries — April 2023
We remember and pray for our dearly departed clergy and men and women religious whose Masses of Christian Burial were held in April: Deacon Edward A. Campanella A Mass of … Learn More
Kremlin denies working with Vatican on peace talks
VATICAN CITY — Moscow is not working with the Vatican to end the war in Ukraine, said a Kremlin spokesperson. Asked by reporters May 2 if the Russian government was … Learn More
Formerly imprisoned deserve second chances, say faithful
Barriers to employment can lead to recidivism.
Catholic school advocates seek more transportation and remedial instruction funding
Residents asked to write to their legislators.
Welcome to the season of celebrations! (Ordinary Times)
In the afterglow of Easter joy, parish bulletins now burst with joyful announcements that spring Baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmations are being celebrated on grace-filled days in churches near and … Learn More
My life as a brother (National Religious Brothers Day)
Editor’s note: May 1 is National Religious Brothers Day. Jersey Catholic asked Brother Tim Smyth, CFC to write about his life as a brother. Brother Smyth, C.F.C., does the critical … Learn More
Clerical abuse survivor, bishop’s stories give hope at prayer service held for victims (Child Abuse Awareness Month)
“The Church must unleash the voices of survivors, especially during this synodal time.’
Attendees at Holy Land conference discuss Mary Magdalene, the woman who stood by Jesus’ cross until the end
JERUSALEM — As a child growing up in Jerusalem, Eliane Abdinnour was taught that Mary Magdalene was a sinner and an outcast. But now, as an adult, she sees her … Learn More
An argument for Catholic education
Catholic education goes beyond the utilitarian preparation for employment and trains a student to think like a Catholic.