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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 for its National Merit Scholarship Program Commended
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
Beyond The Beacon podcast 119 – The Good News Workshop: Creating better photos with Joe Gigli
How can we all create better photos? This week we get to know Joe Gigli, the gifted, long-time photographer for The Beacon and the Diocese of Paterson. Gigli shares
Filipino Catholics join to honor San Lorenzo and San Pedro
Filipino Catholics from across the Paterson Diocese, N.J., gathered on Sept. 26 at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township, N.J., for the
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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 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
El cardenal Tagle anima a los fieles a adoptar las virtudes del arzobispo Sheen a vísperas de su beatificación
(OSV News) — La gracia de la beatificación del arzobispo Fulton J. Sheen conlleva una responsabilidad para los católicos de su diócesis natal de Peoria, Illinois, dijo el cardenal Luis Antonio Tagle a los católicos de allí durante la Misa del 22
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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
During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Sheen beatification ‘a gift’ and a call to mission, say pilgrims in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (OSV News) — From across the United States and around the world, faithful of all ages
800 years after St. Francis’ death, Franciscans to mark his ‘Transitus’ — so what is it?
(OSV News) — Each year on Oct. 3, the followers of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) — friars;
