In honor of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, St. Genevieve Church in Elizabeth, NJ will host all the Union County parishes in a county-wide Mass of … Learn More
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From the Archives: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth, 1977
Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth process through the streets during the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in 1977. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate Collection) … Learn More
From the Archives: National Marriage Week, 1966
Benedictine Sisters discussed marriage and the Christian Family with lay couples and priests at a workshop at the Benedictine Motherhouse in Elizabeth on February 27, 1966. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark … Learn More
From the Archives: Welcome Home Parade in Elizabeth, 1919
Scenes from the June 21, 1919, “Welcome Home Parade” in Elizabeth, N.J., celebrated returning members of the armed forces from World War I.
From the Archives: Women’s History Month, 1959
In 1959, the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to support an undergraduate research program for isolating antibiotics for cancer chemotherapy.
From the Archives: Blessing of Alexian Brothers Hospital, 1966
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Costello blesses the X-ray equipment in the new addition to the Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elizabeth, which was dedicated on February 27, 1966.
Mercy House spreads holiday cheer to families with record Christmas toy giveaway
A record 800+ families were served during the three-day giveaway in Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City.
Nearly 1,000 Catholics attend Elizabeth church’s 125th anniversary celebration
Cardinal Tobin celebrated the anniversary Mass at Elizabeth’s Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Patrick Church, home to one of the Archdiocese’s largest Hispanic congregations.
Casi 1,000 católicos asisten a la celebración del 125.º aniversario de la iglesia de Elizabeth
El Cardenal Tobin celebró la Misa de aniversario en la Iglesia del Inmaculado Corazón de María y San Patricio de Isabel, hogar de una de las congregaciones hispanas más grandes de la Arquidiócesis.
The Mercy House distributes 600 coats to those in need
Community members also received hats, scarves, gloves, and everything else they will need to stay warm in the winter.
