High schoolers nourish their faith at youth conference
There is no simple answer to the question, “What is the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)?” It is so many things. Logistically, it is a three-day gathering of Catholic high … Learn More
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NCYC presents a positive vision of the priesthood for Catholic youths
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — “Follow me to arm-wrestle a seminarian! See if you can beat a man who receives Communion every day!” Holding a chalk board with “Arm Wrestle a Seminarian” … Learn More
Study: Young adult Catholics actively engage in faith — just not in parish
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new study suggests that young adult Catholics ages 18-35 engage in practices to bolster their faith, but tend to do so outside their parish. Those activities … Learn More
Teens get idea of homeless life through eye-opening church initiative
Teens from the Youth Ministry of North Caldwell’s Notre Dame Church participated in an experience that simulated what it might be like to be homeless by sleeping outside with meager … Learn More
Youth leaders involved with national forum on civil dialogue
From social media forums to school board meetings all the way to Congress, the art of disagreeing without being disagreeable appears to have been lost. If there’s one thing we … Learn More
Former Archdiocese sister now helping with earthquake recovery in Haiti
Sister Marilyn Marie Minter was sitting inside the Felician Sisters’ mission in Jacmel, Haiti, on Aug. 14 when everything started shaking. This wasn’t the first earthquake she experienced since joining … Learn More
Teens volunteer at Archdiocese sites for new summer service program
Dozens of young Archdiocese of Newark parishioners volunteered some of their vacation time this summer to assist with maintenance projects at sites throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. Their … Learn More
New summer program engages youth in service around Archdiocese
The Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark recently launched its new “Days in the Diocese” program, which offers one-day service immersion experiences to archdiocesan … Learn More
Three young Catholic women make history, earn Eagle Scout rank
RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) — Rachel and Mara Snyder, and Madeline “Maddie” Mullin are part of history, becoming part of the inaugural group of young women to become Eagle Scouts in … Learn More
How a gift supports the Church’s life-changing ministries
Each year, parishioners of the Archdiocese of Newark are asked to prayerfully consider making a gift to support the transformational ministries at the heart of the Catholic Church in the … Learn More
