National Black Catholic History Month Archives

The first Black confirmation class in Hudson County .

Saints go marchin’ in for uplifting All Saints Day celebration

Sean Quinn November 5, 2024

The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes hosted students from the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament for its traditional All Saints Day event on Nov. 1.

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From the Archives: St. Aloysius Students Vote in 1957

Archdiocese of Newark Archives November 4, 2024

In 1957, the students of St. Aloysius High School in Jersey City got to cast their votes for student officers using official voting booths

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National Vocation Awareness Week invites Catholics to discern God’s call

Samantha Cappuccino November 1, 2024

The 48th annual National Vocation Awareness Week starts Sunday, Nov. 3, inviting Catholics nationwide to reflect on God’s call in their lives. This weeklong celebration, first established in 1976, encourages … Learn More

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The Mercy House distributes 600 coats to those in need

Sean Quinn November 1, 2024

Community members also received hats, scarves, gloves, and everything else they will need to stay warm in the winter.

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Footsteps to Santiago: A Catholic pilgrim’s journey of faith and discovery

Maria Margiotta October 31, 2024

John Kalinowski, coordinator for the Ministry of Loss & Healing at the Archdiocese of Newark, recently completed a life-changing pilgrimage along the historic Camino de Santiago.

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Hispanic Catholics’ enthusiasm for mission is ‘part of your DNA,’ says pope’s ambassador

OSV News October 31, 2024

As Hispanic Heritage Month drew to a close, dozens of leaders of Catholic organizations and Hispanic pastoral leaders gathered at the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Washington, brought … Learn More

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From the archives- Photo of the week

Saints go marchin’ in for uplifting All Saints Day celebration

From the Archives: St. Aloysius Students Vote in 1957

National Vocation Awareness Week invites Catholics to discern God’s call

The Mercy House distributes 600 coats to those in need

Footsteps to Santiago: A Catholic pilgrim’s journey of faith and discovery

Hispanic Catholics’ enthusiasm for mission is ‘part of your DNA,’ says pope’s ambassador

Obituaries for August 2024

Obituaries for July 2024

Priests celebrate 2024 Jubilees

Religious celebrate 2024 Jubilees