Though many families are struggling this holiday season, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House helped make Christmas a little merrier by providing thousands of new toys to over 600 parents … Learn More
With food prices high and millions currently out of work, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House faced unprecedented demand during its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway from Nov. 24-26. But the … Learn More
Smiles and scarves filled the halls of The Mercy House as more than 600 winter coats and other cold-weather essentials were distributed to people in need during the Archdiocese of … Learn More
Women from Holy Trinity Parish in Westfield, NJ, gathered on Sept. 4 to honor Saint Phoebe, whose feast occurred the day before. They created a dozen flannel baby blankets for … Learn More
Hundreds of students are beginning the new school year well-equipped through The Mercy House’s annual Back-to-School Giveaway. From August 18 to 20, families visited its Newark, Jersey City, and Elizabeth … Learn More
For some, living the Jubilee Year of Hope has meant traveling by plane to Rome and passing through the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica. Others have become pilgrims of … Learn More
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House celebrated Father’s Day by distributing more than 200 gift bags to fathers and their loved ones at its three locations — Jersey City on … Learn More
Recognizing their “selfless love,” The Mercy House distributed a variety of gifts this week to moms in need. Purses, sunhats, costume jewelry, and other items donated by parishes and individuals … Learn More
In the spirit of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, which calls for acts of mercy and solidarity, 11-year-old Dante Olshefski has taken that mission to heart in remarkable fashion. … Learn More
A record 800+ families were served during the three-day giveaway in Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City.
