Latest
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
Advocates speak for voiceless at N.J. March for Life
From around the Paterson Diocese and throughout New Jersey, thousands of pro-life advocates traveled to Trenton to be a voice for the voiceless in the womb and the most vulnerable
1926-2026: The 100th World Mission Sunday – ‘One in Christ, United in Mission’
Dear brothers and sisters, For World Mission Day 2026, which marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pius XI that is very dear to the Church, I have chosen
Morris Township academy celebrates life of Blessed Miriam Teresa
On the morning of Oct. 6, the Academy of St. Elizabeth in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township, N.J., welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who celebrated the academy’s annual
St. Therese parish rejoices honoring its ‘Little Flower’ patroness
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited St. Therese Parish in the Succasunna neighborhood of Roxbury Township, N.J., on Oct. 3 to celebrate Mass for the feast day of its patroness, St.
Catholics take Morristown streets, pray for end to abortion
On Oct. 3, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joined with a broad assembly of Catholics from around the Paterson Diocese, N.J., and beyond for his monthly Mass and Rosary Procession for
Emaús Retreat at cathedral fosters deeper life of evangelization
Linked arm-in-arm, hand-in-hand in sung prayer, believers filled the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist as alumni of a retreat experience that has connected thousands across the Paterson Diocese and
Community
Morris Plains Pro-Life 5K introduces competitive and recreational races
The St. Cecilia’s LIFE Runners’ Thomas A. Haltigan Memorial Pro-Life 5K returns on Sunday, Oct. 25, with a
Wanaque parish honors patron on Feast of St. Francis
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited St. Francis of Assisi in the Haskell neighborhood of Wanaque, N.J., on Oct.
Netcong Knights receive Double Star Award
The Knights of Columbus Council 3665 of Netcong, N.J., received the Double Star Award plaque during the council’s
Public invited to “Alma Sana, Corazón Libre” healing and deliverance conference
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J., invites the community to its healing and deliverance
Español
El Papa León inaugura la reunión de obispos en el Vaticano y destaca la ‘fragilidad de las familias’
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (OSV News) — El 7 de octubre, el Papa León XIV inauguró en el Vaticano un encuentro de los presidentes de las conferencias episcopales de todo el mundo y de los líderes de las Iglesias católicas orientales para conmemorar
El viaje papal a Francia demostró que el milagro de un renacimiento tras la tragedia es posible, dice el Papa León
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El viaje del Papa León XIV a Francia tuvo como objetivo demostrar que siempre es posible un renacimiento lleno de alegría o de serenidad, incluso después de una tragedia tremenda o un sufrimiento terrible, afirmó. Al visitar
National, World, & Vatican News
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
World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life,’ says Pope Leo
(OSV News) — The aim of World Mission Sunday (Oct. 18), established 100 years ago by Pope Pius
At Red Mass, Archbishop Broglio urges lawmakers to ‘direct our thoughts in the ways of peace’
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Lawmakers and those in the legal profession were reminded Oct. 4 that the law
Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’
PARIS (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s forceful defense of human life during his Sept. 25-27 visit to
Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s journey to France aimed to show that a joyful or serene
Pope Leo sends letter to White Sox, encouraging team to ‘foster friendship, solidarity’
(OSV News) — The Chicago White Sox have headed into the post-season with a bit of inspiration from
