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Remarkable feat: 2 Sparta Catholic schools notch national recognition
The Catholic Academy of Sussex County in Sparta, N.J., proudly announces that both Rev. George A. Brown Memorial School, which provides elementary education, and Pope John XXIII Middle School have
Morristown vocations retreat inspires young men’s faith journey
Twenty young men, aged 15 to 31, from various parishes around the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey participated in the Vocations Discernment Retreat with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney at Loyola
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to visit diocese in historic faith event
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney is proud and honored to lead the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey in a once-in-a-lifetime historic event: hosting stops on June 14 and 15 in Passaic
Are you ready (Have you started to prepare) for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea?
“Take courage! I have overcome the world. ” (John 16:33) “ (Pope) Leo XIV concluded his Angelus address with a powerful missionary call: “You, young pilgrims of hope, will be
Diocesan senior leadership reflects on mission during Morristown retreat
Diocesan senior staff members came together for a Lenten Day of Reflection for Leadership at the Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown Feb 20. Brian Corbin, executive vice president of Member
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney’s Schedule: March, 2026
3/1 Sun., 9 a.m. Vocation Discernment Retreat, Loyola, Morristown. 3/2 Mon., 11 a.m. Vocations Board Meeting – Chancery, Clifton. 3/3 Tue., 10:30 a.m. Mass – Saint Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers.
Lenten initiative invites believers to embrace God’s mercy
Starting on Feb. 23, the first Monday of Lent, every church in the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey opens its doors on Monday evenings during Lent to allow Catholics to
Youth called to deepen faith at World Youth Day
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey invites young people, ages 16 to 35, to join him for a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to World Youth Day (WYD)
New migrant pastoral ministry opens in the Diocese of Paterson
“Come and See” marks the beginning of a ministry of accompaniment, service, and justice for immigrant communities The Diocese of Paterson took a historic step on Feb. 21 with the
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Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women aids with career development
Dailyn Franco, a member of the Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women (PNCW), has recently made plans to pursue
Little Falls Knights honor Free Throw Contest winners
The Knights of Columbus Council 3835, Our Lady of the Highway, Little Falls, N.J., hosted a Free Throw
Irish Mass commences St. Patrick’s Parade celebrations in Ringwood
The celebration of the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ringwood, N.J., on Saturday, March 21, will
Confirmation candidates participate in Antioch weekend at Pompton Plains parish
Confirmation candidates at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Pompton Plains, N.J., participated in Antioch weekend on
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Texto completo: Audiencia general del Papa León XIV del 4 de marzo de 2026
(OSV News) — A continuación, compartimos el texto completo del discurso pronunciado por el Papa León XIV en la audiencia general del 4 de marzo de 2026, en la Plaza de San Pedro. *** Catequesis – Los Documentos del Concilio Vaticano II-II.
Obispos: El pueblo ucraniano ‘resiste, confía y reza’ mientras se cumplen cuatro años de la invasión a gran escala de Rusia
FILADELFIA (OSV News) — En el cuarto aniversario de la invasión a gran escala de Ucrania por parte de Rusia, los obispos católicos ucranianos de Estados Unidos afirmaron que “el pueblo de Dios resiste, confía y reza” a pesar de las “innumerables
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Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for ‘building men, not just players’
(OSV News) — Leading up to a college football clash between Notre Dame and heated rival Miami in
Experts: Debates about Zionism, even by Catholics, often at odds with Catholic understanding
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Experts in Jewish-Catholic relations told OSV News that some current public debates about Zionism,
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given Mar. 4, 2026
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Mar.
9 ‘perpetual pilgrims’ to travel patriotic East Coast route in 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
(OSV News) — Nine young adults have been selected as “perpetual pilgrims” to travel with the Eucharist along
Father Zollner: Catholics need to pray more for survivors of sexual abuse
(OSV News) — Jesuit Father Hans Zollner is urging Catholics to make prayer for abuse victims a central
Ukrainian Church transformed by 4 years of war, Kyiv’s bishop says
(OSV News) — Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has fundamentally reshaped
