Wedding season: How to marry in the Catholic Church
Spring in New Jersey means cherry blossoms and weddings. Love is in bloom. As the country continues to emerge from the pandemic, weddings are back. “The numbers are definitely going … Learn More
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Parishes around the Archdiocese celebrate Holy Week with venerate displays
This past week, the 212 parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark commemorated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, holding Masses and prayer services and leading processions through local streets … Learn More
Most Blessed Sacrament holds synod listening sessions with students
Pope Francis announced the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, which will take place in 2023 in Rome. The Holy Father’s theme for the synod is for a Synodal Church: Communion, … Learn More
Pastor holds inspiring concert for Ukraine, says ‘it’s the right thing to do’
The pastor of St. Joseph Church in Maplewood performed a musical meditation for Ukraine on April 8, raising funds for the shipment of much-needed supplies to the war-torn nation in … Learn More
Children understand sacrifice, service through unique Lent project
“What are you giving up for Lent this year?” It is a question many Catholics ask themselves as they consider how to best reflect Jesus’ own 40 days of temptation. … Learn More
Palm Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., celebrated Palm Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark April 10 with a Spanish-language Mass. The service commemorated Jesus’ triumphant entry … Learn More
Saint Peter’s University celebrated as ‘special place’ for 150th birthday
Hardly a seat was left empty in the sizable capacity of St. Aeden’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church this past Sunday. The university kickstarted its Sesquicentennial Celebration, commemorating its 150-year … Learn More
Pastor: Prayer the ‘greatest weapon’ to bring peace in Ukraine
The pastor of South Orange’s Our Lady of Sorrows Church told those gathered for a March 29 prayer service that asking for God’s intercession will make a difference in ending … Learn More
Parish welcomes all to pray for peace before relic of Ukraine’s patron saint
St. Josaphat relic on display in parish’s rectory chapel St. Valentine Church in Bloomfield invites all to pray for the Ukrainian people before its relic of St. Josaphat, the patron … Learn More
Falling in love helped one man find his faith again
When Paolo Bowyer fell head over heels in love with his girlfriend, he fell in love with God again. It had been 22 years since Bowyer took his faith seriously. … Learn More