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Diocese of Paterson clergy appointments: April 28, 2026
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney announced the following appointments: Father Manuel Cuellar has been appointed pastor of the newly formed St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Parish, Paterson, effective April 12,
Posters in Morristown celebrate achievements of noted priests, religious
Quick — who was the Belgian theoretical physicist and mathematician who proposed the so-called Big Bang Theory and ultimately proved Albert Einstein wrong? It was Msgr. Georges Lemaitre, a Roman
Get spiritually charged joining Bishop’s October pilgrimage in D.C.
Catholics of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey are invited to deepen their faith and relationship with Jesus by joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney for a spiritually exhilarating Marian pilgrimage
Program forming clergy, lay ministers to meet mental health needs
For Beth Hlabse, working in the mental health space has been something of a vocation. “Like so many, I got into the mental health field because of ways my own
Did you hear or have you read Pope Leo XIV’s Homily at the Vigil for Peace?
Dear brothers and sisters, Your prayer is an expression of that faith which, according to the words of Jesus, moves mountains (cf. Mt 17:20). Thank you for accepting this invitation
55 religious jubilarians honored for joyful service in Parsippany
On April 18, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joyfully commemorated 55 dedicated religious sisters and priests as they reached major anniversaries in consecrated life — from 25 to an inspiring 80
Beyond The Beacon podcast 109 – John Fanta: Sports broadcaster, storyteller and man of faith
For the latest episode of Beyond The Beacon, we talk sports and faith with John Fanta, a prominent national broadcaster at NBC Sports, who attends Mass with his wife and
Diocese of Paterson Migrant Pastoral Ministry launches parish leadership training
A three-session formation cycle aims to prepare ministers to accompany immigrant communities with faith, service, and justice The Migrant Pastoral Ministry of the Diocese of Paterson has launched a formation
Deacon channels personal loss into global mental health ministry
When Deacon Ed Shoener lost his daughter, Katie, to suicide in 2016, her obituary did far more than announce her passing and celebrate her life. “I am convinced that God
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30 receive Sacrament of Confirmation at Stirling parish
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney confirmed 30 confirmandi at St. Vincent de Paul
Sparta school raises more than $19K for youth heart health
Rev. George A. Brown Memorial School in Sparta, N.J., raised $19,000.57 for the American Heart Association through its
6 youth fully welcomed into Church during Parsippany confirmation
On April 16, St. Ann Parish in Parsippany, N.J., welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who confirmed six parish
Student achievements showcased at Chatham school
St. Patrick School in Chatham, N.J., announced the outstanding achievements of its students in two of New Jersey’s
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El Papa León XIV rinde homenaje al Papa Francisco en el aniversario de su fallecimiento, recordando su misericordia y su cercanía hacia ‘los más pequeños’
A BORDO DEL AVIÓN PAPAL (OSV News) — Mientras sobrevolaba la costa occidental de África Central el 21 de abril, el Papa León XIV hizo una pausa para honrar a su predecesor en el primer aniversario de la muerte del Papa Francisco,
En Argelia, el Papa León encuentra la encarnación del ‘código fundamental’ de los cristianos
ANNABA, ARGELIA (CNS) — En un país marcado por las penurias, una fe profunda y una independencia ganada a duras penas, el Papa León XIV señaló a Argelia como un testimonio vivo de lo que él denominó el “código fundamental” de la
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Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea
(OSV News) — On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country
Top 10 takeaways from a report on the 400 men becoming US priests in 2026
(OSV News) — This spring, the U.S. will see more than 400 men ordained to the priesthood, both
Mass at Basilica of St. Mary Major marks first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death
(OSV News) — On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, Pope Leo XIV praised his predecessor’s “courageous
‘We can always begin anew’: Pope Leo leads peace meeting in heart of Cameroon’s conflict zone
BAMENDA, Cameroon (OSV News) — A religious sister in Cameroon who was kidnapped just a few months ago
At Cameroonian orphanage, Pope Leo tells children they can always find a friend in Jesus
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV brought joy to 64 orphaned and abandoned children on the
Americans continue to feel drawn to Pope Leo, first American pontiff, a year after election
CHICAGO (OSV News) — A year into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is still enjoying popularity and rockstar-like
