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From the Archives: Feast of the Assumption in Mahwah, 1980

Archdiocese of Newark Archives August 10, 2026

A parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Mahwah places a bouquet with those of other parishioners on the Feast of the Assumption in 1980. Fr. Eugene Palumbo gave the … Learn More

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Catholic school leaders gather to launch 26-27 academic year

John Touhey September 1, 2026

Each year, leaders from Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Newark assemble prior to the start of the academic year. The School Leaders Administrative Conference, hosted by the archdiocesan Office … Learn More

Pope Leo World Day of Prayer for Creation message

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El Papa León en la Jornada Mundial de Oración por el Cuidado de la Creación

OSV News September 1, 2026

La devastación social y ecológica causada por la guerra representa no solo un fracaso político, sino una crisis moral arraigada en un corazón dividido que necesita una profunda conversión, afirmó … Learn More

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Pope Leo on the World Day of Prayer for Creation

OSV News September 1, 2026

The social and ecological devastation wrought by war represents not just a political failure, but a moral crisis rooted in a divided heart in need of conversion, Pope Leo XIV … Learn More

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Ministry with the Deaf introduces ASL prayer series

John Touhey and Shania Mosquera August 31, 2026

As part of Deaf Awareness Month, which is observed in September, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Ministry with the Deaf has launched a new prayer initiative on the archdiocese’s social media … Learn More

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From the Archives: Back to School at Felician College, 1984

Archdiocese of Newark Archives August 31, 2026

Students at Felician College prepare for the new school year by buying books at the college bookstore in September 1984. (Photographer: D.J. Zehnder, Catholic Advocate Collection) Editor’s note: All published … Learn More

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Latin Patriarchate on securing a future for Holy Land Christians

EWTN News August 28, 2026

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has warned that the Christian presence in the Holy Land is going through one of the most critical moments in its 2,000-year history, calling for … Learn More