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More than 1,000 spend a day at ‘Mary’s Shrine’ in Washington, D.C. for triennial pilgrimage
Boarding buses as early as 6 a.m., more than 1,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. traveled to Washington, D.C. to spend the day at the Basilica of the
Paterson rector hailed for inspiring hope and supporting children
The community of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J., beamed with pride on Oct. 18 as Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh presented the Key to the City
St. Joseph’s Health recognizes care of chaplains during Pastoral Care Week
St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, N.J., observed national Pastoral Care Week from Oct. 19 to 25 with activities recognizing the emotional, social, and spiritual support that chaplains, pastoral counselors, and
Faith and tradition unite Peruvians at Paterson Mass
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney helped the Peruvian community from across the diocese celebrate the feast of Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) during a Spanish Mass on Oct. 11
Morristown Knights honored for their selfless gift of service
The sense of celebration was palpable on Oct. 10 at Assumption Church in Morristown. N.J. members of the Knights of Columbus George Washington Council No. 359 filled the pews. Bishop Kevin
Pequannock prayer deepens faith with evening of worship, prayer
On Oct. 8, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joined about 120 parishioners of Our Lady of Good Council (OLGC) in the Pompton Plains neighborhood of Pequannock, N.J., for an evening of
Clifton school joyfully opens academic year with Mass
St. Philip the Apostle Preparatory School in Clifton, N.J., marked the start of the academic year on Sept. 18 with Mass in the parish church. Father David Monteleone, pastor of
11 men installed as permanent diaconate candidates in Dover
On Oct. 5, 11 faith-filled men took a step toward ordination as permanent deacons for the Paterson Diocese, N.J., during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who formally
Beyond The Beacon podcast 120: Our faith journey to WYD 2027 in Seoul begins now!
In the summer of 2027, young Catholics will come together for the 18th international World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, Korea. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney will be leading pilgrims from
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Morristown Knights welcome new members
To celebrate Columbus Day, Knights of Columbus George Washington Council 359 in Morristown, N.J. held a CUF (Charity,
Morris Plains Knights earn Star Award
Knights of Columbus Bishop McLaughlin Council 3495 received the Star Award plaque at Tracy Center of St. Virgil
Lincoln Park Knights achieve Star Council status
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Council 5486 Knights of Columbus of Lincoln Park, N.J., recently received the 2025-26 Star
Knights Marquette Council 588 holds annual Pride in Priests Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 hosted its annual Pride in Our Priests Dinner at Sheridan’s Restaurant
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Cerca de 60 músicos pastorales participan en jornada de formación del Instituto OCP en Clifton
El encuentro “Música y Misión” reunió a músicos de la Diócesis de Paterson y la Arquidiócesis de Newark para fortalecer su formación musical, litúrgica y espiritual. Cerca de 60 músicos pastorales participaron el 3 de octubre en la jornada de formación “Música
El Papa León XIV inicia fisioterapia respiratoria un día después de la cirugía por cáncer de pulmón
ROMA (OSV News) — El Papa León XIV se sometió a exámenes médicos adicionales y comenzó fisioterapia respiratoria el 14 de octubre, un día después de la cirugía por cáncer pulmonar en la que se le extirpó el lóbulo inferior del pulmón
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Chicago students send Pope Leo a White Sox care package after cancer surgery
(Vatican News) — As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery in the hospital, a group of
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of
Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV underwent more medical exams and started respiratory physical therapy on Oct.
‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia
WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Every day for more than four years, in a Catholic parish deep in
Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Catholic and evangelical leaders issued an ecumenical statement Oct. 13 as part of a
Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France
PARIS (OSV News) — Just days after Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 apostolic visit to France, scenes of
