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Beyond The Beacon Episode 85: University students, president share perspective on growing as people
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish visited the beautiful campus of Saint Elizabeth University in Morris Township, N.J., for a remote episode recorded by students in the university’s studio.
Stirling parish offers hope to Haitian church amid crisis
Five hours northwest of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, two students lead morning prayers and singing at St. Paul Catholic School in the agricultural mountain village of Nanpol. Thanks to a parish
Pope’s love for people moved Paterson rector at Vatican
Since his death on Easter Monday at 88, Pope Francis has been remembered for his deep care and concern for all God’s people, especially those in great need. During his
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney’s Schedule: May, 2025
5/1 Thurs., Noon Mass – St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson, for the “Jubilee of Workers/Sick and Health Care Workers,” Paterson; 7 p.m. Confirmation – St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Clifton, (and
Prayers surge for big-hearted Pope Francis, dead at 88
Elmer Maximo’s brief meeting with Pope Francis ran overtime. He was told not to use more than three minutes of the Holy Father’s time for the encounter, which stretched to
April 25, 2025, Diocesan Mass for the Suffrage of the Soul of Pope Francis
April 22, 2025 Tuesday in the Octave of Easter My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, John’s Gospel on Friday in the Octave of Easter is especially powerful. John shares
Statement of Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson, on the death of Pope Francis, April 21, 2025
Our beloved Pope Francis has gone to his rest. In this Easter Octave, when the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is celebrated as one continuous day of rejoicing,
Vatican announces canonization of Blessed Acutis is postponed
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the death of Pope Francis, the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which was scheduled for April 27, has been postponed. “Following the death of the
Pope, a ‘son of immigrants,’ leaves legacy of migrant advocacy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis chose the small Italian island of Lampedusa as the destination for his first trip outside Rome after his election, he signaled to the
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Seminarian eager to serve God’s people as transitional deacon
Jender Medina of the Paterson Diocese was one of four third-year seminarians studying at Immaculate Conception Seminary in
Certificate moves DePaul principal to deeper spirit of leadership
Russell D. Petrocelli, principal of DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, became the first principal in the Paterson
Knights happy to help at Andover confirmation Mass
Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council 7784 assisted in various supportive roles at the confirmation Mass, which Bishop
Pope John senior notches spot as National Merit finalist
Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta honored senior Marco Concha as its finalist in the 2025
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El Evangelio Hecho Gesto: Memoria Viva del Papa Francisco
La noticia de la muerte del Papa Francisco ha tocado profundamente el corazón de millones. En medio del gozo pascual, su partida nos recordó, de forma repentina y dolorosa, la hondura del vacío que deja un pastor cuando se va. Como bien
Declaración del obispo Kevin J. Sweeney Obispo de Paterson en la muerte de PAPA FRANCISCO 21 de abril de 2025
Nuestro amado Papa Francisco ha partido a su descanso eterno. En esta Octava de Pascua, cuando la Resurrección de Jesucristo se celebra como un día continuo de regocijo, damos gracias a Dios Todopoderoso por el Papa Francisco. El ejemplo vivo de fe,
Passaic parish rejoices in Christ’s resurrection on Easter
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated a Spanish Mass for Easter on April 20 at Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) and St. Nicholas Parish in Passaic at 10:30 a.m. Easter, the chief feast of the Church’s ecclesiastical year, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus
El Viacrucis Viviente: El Amor De Cristo Recorre Nuestras Calles
Cada Viernes Santo, en numerosas calles de la Diócesis de Paterson, se revive con profunda devoción el camino de Jesús hacia el Calvario. No se trata de una simple representación teatral, sino de una expresión auténtica del pueblo, que acompaña con fe
