My dear sisters and brothers, Gratitude truly is contagious. When we say “thank you” we touch the hearts of others, and with them we embrace the healing power of God’s … Learn More
Growing up in the Northeast, November was punctuated with traditional Thanksgiving observances. How well I remember the pilgrim and Indian costumes my mother made for my sisters and me to … Learn More
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, One year ago, in October 2020, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti(On Fraternity and Social Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided … Learn More
When he formally inaugurated the synod process, Pope Francis identified three risks and three opportunities. The first risk is that the synod process will be a mere formality. Will we … Learn More
On Sunday, Oct. 17, the bells of Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart will ring with joy calling us to the celebration of the Eucharist presided over by Cardinal … Learn More
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A year ago, on October 4, 2020, Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity andSocial Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided a … Learn More
Calls on Faithful to Return to In-Person Worship and Restore Church Community Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R, Archbishop of Newark, has released a pastoral reflection on the role of Catholics … Learn More
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Earlier this year, I published Returning to Grace: A Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist. In this letter, I offered some thoughts on the … Learn More
On October 4, 2020, Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and Social Friendship). The Holy Father notes in the letter that, “As I was writing this letter, … Learn More
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021 – THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Many different Christian denominations celebrate the same feasts that we do as Catholics. For example, like us, they … Learn More
