Parishes of the Newark Archdiocese remember Pope Francis (Photos)
The news that Pope Francis had died on April 21 was met with deep sadness, but also with a sense of profound gratitude for the gift of his person and … Learn More
Tag: Catholic Schools
Catholic school students honored as “outstanding”
Each year, schools across the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to select one 8th grade student who displays academic excellence while also exemplifying “Catholic values in word and deed.” The … Learn More
Union Catholic students and alum save lives with blood donations
Union Catholic High School partnered with New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) for a special blood drive on Friday, March 21, as the school surpassed 1,500 blood donations over the past … Learn More
Catholic school official, high school student testify in Trenton on nursing funding
Lack of full-time state-funded nurses would have serious impacts on nonpublic schools, New Jersey lawmakers heard March 25 in testimony delivered by Catholic school representatives in Trenton. Bonnie Milecki, assistant … Learn More
What does St. Patrick have to do with educating inner-city kids?
Sometime in the 5th century, a young Roman citizen named Patrick was captured by raiders and carried to an island far from his home. During six long years of captivity, … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Archdiocesan students sing National Anthem at Prudential Center
On Tuesday March 4, a group of musically gifted students from Academy of Our Lady in Glen Rock, New Jersey wowed sports fans at Newark’s Prudential Center. The members of … Learn More
Parishes and schools observe Ash Wednesday (Photos)
Parishes and Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Newark marked the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Masses.
Catholic Schools Week 2025: United in faith and community
Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Newark will come together from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2025. This special time is an opportunity to reflect … Learn More
SFIC rings in holiday season with festive student performances at annual Christmas Breakfast
Children sang and danced to classic Christmas carols in addition to interviewing Cardinal Tobin during SFIC’s holiday tradition Dec. 4.
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