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Beyond The Beacon podcast 115: Opportunities of faith during triennial pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
This October, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney will lead a Marian pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. On this episode, Bishop Sweeney
Keeping busy kids active this summer at Cathedral camp
Brittany Lazo was happy to take a much-needed break from her cell phone during the day for most of a week this summer. Besides, at one point, this rising seventh-grader
Parsippany parish joyfully celebrates 40th anniversary of church dedication
St. Ann Parish in Parsippany, N.J., celebrated the feast of St. Ann (or St. Anne) and the 40th anniversary of the church’s dedication during a Mass presided over by Bishop
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney’s Schedule: August, 2026
8/1 Sat., 8 a.m. Mass for Life & Procession – St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Morristown; 10:30 a.m. Transitional Diaconate ordination of seminarian Carlos Vargas – St. Anthony of Padua
The ‘Education Freedom Tax Credit’ — We hope and pray that New Jersey will ‘opt in’
“A new federal program could bring direct educational support to New Jersey families at no cost to the state or taxpayers — if the state opts in to participate…” Education
Bishop blesses 2 new greenhouses, generator at Morristown monastery
On July 16, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney paid a pastoral visit to the Discalced Carmelite nuns at the Monastery of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Morristown,
From Florham Park to joyful Divine Word Missionary priesthood
After years of seminary study, Father Ryan Agbim, formerly of Holy Family Parish in Florham Park in the Paterson Diocese, N.J., describes his first few weeks as a priest of
Seminarian moves closer to priesthood with Aug. 1 deacon ordination
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney will ordain Carlos Vargas, a seminarian of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at St Anthony Of
Bishop Sweeney visits hermits in bucolic beauty of Chester
On July 20, the Hermits of Bethlehem and visitors of Bethlehem Hermitage, situated in the rustic splendor of Chester, N.J., welcomed Kevin J. Sweeney. He celebrated Mass in the chapel.
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Reliquary containing relics of six priests visits Chester parish
Blessed Mother Seton Council 5410, a Knights of Columbus chapter in the Flanders neighborhood of Mount Olive Township,
Knights Council 588 launches 2026-27 fraternal year
The Marquette Council 588 of the Knights of Columbus launched its 2026–2027 fraternal year on July 16, with
Knights extend thanks to greater Sussex community
Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 thanks the greater Sussex County community for its record-breaking generosity during this
Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 celebrates 125 years of faith
Nearly 100 members, clergy, civic leaders, family members and friends gathered at Perona Farms on June 4 to
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Organización católica atraviesa dificultades ante la interrupción de fondos federales para representar a menores no acompañados
(OSV News) — Un ministerio de asistencia legal de la Diócesis de El Paso, Texas, que atiende a decenas de miles de personas, ha agotado sus reservas tras siete meses sin recibir pagos del gobierno federal por su programa de representación de
El mensaje del Papa León a la juventud: Jesús no quiere que sean ‘jóvenes de sillón’
ROMA (OSV News) — El Papa León XIV instó a los jóvenes a no ser “jóvenes de sillón” en un mensaje en video del 25 de julio, añadiendo que la Iglesia necesita su energía misionera y su “rebeldía santa”. “Jesús no los
National, World, & Vatican News
Pope Leo on his ancestry, and how he’s a ‘pope who happens to be American’
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV spoke with Tom Llamas of NBC News July 29 about being the
Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity, Vatican’s UN mission says
(Vatican News) — Homelessness must be addressed to create sustainable cities that enable every person to flourish and
Wildfires in Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate monastery
(OSV News) — Wildfires burning through central Spain forced a community of Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery
Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as hub for medical missions
SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic (OSV News) — When Benedictine Father James Raber asked last year if
Pope Leo takes road trip to mountainside shrines during his summer vacation
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV took a road trip pilgrimage with his older brother to the
Peru, Uruguay advance preparations for upcoming papal visit
(OSV News) — Anticipation for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to South America is building as Peru’s president-elect pledged
