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Morristown Carmelites mark 100 years of prayer and peace
On a sunny Oct. 3, God’s grace shone on the Discalced Carmelites of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel as the monastic community celebrated 100 years of unceasing
NJCC to voters: Ask Gov. Sherrill to opt in N.J. for students to access federal tax dollars
Federal tax dollars could soon be applied to education expenses for eligible New Jersey families at no cost to the state – but only if Governor Mikie Sherrill opts in
Blessings flow from Christ the King’s newly dedicated fountain
On Sept. 18, the Church of Christ the King in the neighborhood of Harding Township, N.J., hosted a Welcome Back from Summer Social on its bucolic grounds. The fun-filled event
Hawthorne parish pet blessing features hedgehog and two tortoises
St. Anthony Parish in Hawthorne, N.J., hosted a pet blessing on Oct. 4 in its Jubilee Garden. Father Stephen T. Prisk, pastor of St. Anthony’s and vice-chancellor of the Paterson
Two Catholic Academy of Sussex County scholars honored during Mass
The Catholic Academy of Sussex County in Sparta, N.J., united in faith on Oct. 2 to join Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney who celebrated an opening Mass for the current academic
Pope Leo’s Angelus Address(es), his invitation to pray the Rosary and his monthly intention for mental health Ministry
Dear brothers and sisters, Last Sunday, in Lourdes, I invited everyone to pray the Rosary during this month of October, with the special intention that wars may cease and peace
Villa Walsh students help open school year at Mass
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, N.J., on Sept. 30 to celebrate a Mass for the opening of the current academic year. Villa Walsh is a
Denville parish celebrates century of Catholic faith and generosity
The St. Mary Parish community in Denville, N.J., consistently demonstrates “phenomenal generosity” to people in need, whether donating to the parish food pantry, the Christmas Giving Tree, or the annual
Diocese joins Randolph tribute to fallen War on Terror veterans
On Sept. 26, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joined local officials and veterans groups to welcome a national traveling memorial honoring U.S. Armed Forces members lost in the Global War on
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Hopatcong Knights earn second consecutive Star award
Knights of Columbus Council 9914 was awarded the Star Award plaque at St. Jude Church in Hopatcong, N.J.,
Morris Catholic tops Niche rankings for another year
For the second consecutive year, Morris Catholic High School in Denville, N.J., has been ranked the No. 1
Cranford Knights donate golf outing proceeds to Assumption College
The Knights of Columbus Cranford Council 6226 donated $5,000 from its recent golf outing fundraiser to Assumption College
Prayer Shawl Ministry at Franklin Parish aids local charities
Each September, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Franklin, N.J., Father Boguslaw Kobus blesses the work the Prayer Shawl
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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
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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
