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Obituaries for November 2024

Archdiocese of Newark November 21, 2024

Let us pray for our dearly departed clergy and men and women religious whose Masses of Christian Burial were held in November. Sister Justine Pinto, OP A Mass of Christian … Learn More

Good Shepherd Academy fifth grader’s artwork shared statewide after contest win

Sean Quinn November 21, 2024

After winning the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s annual art contest, Adam Idrovo’s drawing was featured on 30,000 folders that were distributed to schools across the state.

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The Paradox of Ordinary Time

Lucia A. Silecchia November 21, 2024

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

Español Nacional/Internacional Youth/ Schools

El Papa dice que canonizará a Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati y organizará un encuentro sobre los derechos del niño

OSV News November 20, 2024

El Papa Francisco anunció que canonizará a los beatos Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati el próximo año y que el Vaticano acogerá un Encuentro Mundial sobre los Derechos del … Learn More

National/International Top Stories Youth/ Schools

Joy, gratitude over news of Acutis and Frassati canonization dates

OSV News November 20, 2024

News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and … Learn More

National/International Top Stories

Red Wednesday to put Christian persecution in the spotlight

OSV News November 19, 2024

From Sydney to Santiago, Chile, Catholics across the globe are coming together this November to stand in solidarity with those who suffer for their faith. Persecution and discrimination against Christians … Learn More

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Obituaries for November 2024

Good Shepherd Academy fifth grader’s artwork shared statewide after contest win

The Paradox of Ordinary Time

El Papa dice que canonizará a Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati y organizará un encuentro sobre los derechos del niño

Joy, gratitude over news of Acutis and Frassati canonization dates

Red Wednesday to put Christian persecution in the spotlight

Obituaries for November 2024

Obituaries for October 2024

Priests celebrate 2024 Jubilees

Religious celebrate 2024 Jubilees