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Faithful in Morristown publicly pray for end to abortion
Catholics from around the Paterson Diocese united in Morristown, N.J., to proclaim “Equal Rights for Babies in the Womb” on Saturday, Sept. 5 during the Monthly Mass and Procession for
Remembering Sept. 11, 2001: What do we Remember? What have we learned? I remember courage and kindness, gratitude, unity, and prayer
“… the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Jn. 1:5) “… No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for
With great sorrow, diocese to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
With heavy hearts, the faithful of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., will join all Americans next Friday to solemnly and prayerfully commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept.
Bishop celebrates Jubilee Year of St. Francis with Mass
Dominick Cortellessa said it was a moving experience. He wasn’t alone in that feeling as his church honored its namesake on a landmark feast day. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joined
Paterson parish remembers ministry of beloved late pastor
On the evening of Aug. 27, faithful from St. Stephen Parish in Paterson, N.J., and beyond remembered the life and ministry of Father Rafael A. Ciro, beloved former pastor of
Sussex parish celebrates Mass for its patroness, St. Monica
On Aug. 30, St. Monica Parish in Sussex, N.J., welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who celebrated a Mass for the feast day of its patroness, St. Monica. Father Jan Wodziak,
New guidelines protect pro-life protesters in New Jersey
Pro-life advocates in New Jersey, including those in the Paterson Diocese, are being reminded to be peaceful when prayerfully promoting Respect for Life during protests outside abortion clinics. The N.J.
Is this a ‘good time’ to offer a peaceful, prayerful and public witness on behalf of human life?
“TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed legislation strengthening protections for patients seeking and healthcare professionals providing reproductive healthcare services in New Jersey. The legislation also expands New Jersey’s existing Shield Law protections to
Sept. 26 Mass to honor first two Filipino saints
Filipino Catholics from the Paterson Diocese, N.J., will gather for the annual Filipino Saints Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in the Cedar Knolls
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Seton Hall University welcomes academically strong Class of 2023
Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. recently welcomed about 1,560 first-year students to campus, representing 42 states
Holy Spirit’s 70-year legacy of academic and spiritual growth
Holy Spirit School in Pequannock, N.J., is filled with anticipation as it begins its 70th school year! The
DePaul celebrates 70 years of excellence with new principal
For 70 years, DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, N.J. has been a place where faith, family, community,
Assumption College for Sisters students unite for orientation, Mass
Students of Assumption College for Sisters (ACS), Denville, N.J., gathered on Aug. 24 for orientation and the Mass
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Los católicos no pueden ser ‘espectadores desinteresados’ ante los acontecimientos actuales, dice el Papa León
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Los fieles están llamados a dejar atrás “toda pasividad e indiferencia ante los acontecimientos que se producen, ante la historia y la vida de las personas, sobre todo ante el cambio rápido y profundo que experimentamos hoy”,
Renovación Carismática Católica de la Diócesis de Paterson celebra el tercer módulo de la formación nacional en su escuela de formación de líderes
La Renovación Carismática Católica de la Diócesis de Paterson celebró con alegría el tercer módulo de la formación nacional, impartido en su Escuela de Formación de Líderes (EFL), con la participación de coordinadores, servidores de los grupos de oración y miembros del
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Catholics cannot be ‘unengaged spectators’ amid current events, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The faithful are called to leave behind “all passivity and indifference” toward current events
Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful
A dream, strong faith and a health struggle inspire teen’s winning essay on priesthood
NEWARK, N.J. (OSV News) — Dominic Auricchio was 4 when he said he heard God’s voice in a
‘I remember like it was yesterday’: Catholics describe ministering in aftermath of 9/11
(OSV News) — On Sept. 11, 2001 — the date of the worst terrorist attack in American history,
Pope prays for dead, missing following catastrophic mudslides, floods in Nepal
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV expressed his sadness by the devastation wrought by a glacial collapse in
Faithful across Honolulu Diocese rally after devastating hurricane
NAALEHU, Hawaii (OSV News) — As Hurricane Lala barreled across the Hawaiian Islands Aug. 15-16, several Catholic organizations
