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New Seton Hall president brings understanding of its identity as a leading Catholic university
The community of Seton Hall University, together with community and government officials and representatives from colleges and universities across the nation, gathered on Nov. 4 for a Mass and ceremony
Beyond The Beacon Episode 72: How one university empowers and inspires Latin American students
Learn how Seton Hall University empowers and inspires its Latino student population with scholarships, career connections, and community support. Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish on the podcast
Diocesan Ministries Appeal supports independent living for retired priests at Nazareth Village
Father Alfred J. Lampron is eager to continue serving God’s people in retirement. Since retiring a few months ago, Father Lampron, 76, has enjoyed celebrating Masses in a few Morris
Long Valley parishioners experience power of communal prayer as ‘beads’ in Living Rosary
The people reciting the Hail Marys wore blue baseball caps, while those saying the “Glory Be” prayer sported white caps. On Oct. 13, 59 parishioners of St. Luke in Long
A beautiful, inspiring homily … at the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality
For a moment, I thought I had been “scooped” — by our own Beacon! You may recall the front-page story headline in last week’s Beacon, “Pope warns against becoming a
Catholics pray for end to abortion at monthly Mass and rosary procession
The faithful from around the Paterson Diocese publicly raised their voices to defend human life on Nov. 2 during the monthly bilingual Mass and Rosary Procession for Life at St.
People of many cultures gather for All Souls Day Mass at St. Joseph’s Shrine
The Shrine of St. Joseph, located in the Stirling neighborhood of Long Hill Township, held a Mass in Commemoration of the Faithful Departed on Nov. 2, All Souls Day. The
Fathers, sons walk closer with God on vocations nature hike
Five pairs of fathers and sons forged a closer bond and became more familiar with the life of priests and seminarians on Oct. 19 while walking in nature during a
At Jersey 360 Jamboree, Boy Scouts, leaders share faith
More than 100 Boy Scouts and scout leaders joined for a Mass with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on Oct. 26 during the Jersey 360 Jamboree at the Sussex County Fairgrounds
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Parish enters prayer for World Rosary Day 2024
“On Oct. 7, the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, 40 parishioners from St. Luke Parish in
Newly confirmed in Rockaway
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Rockaway on Oct. 27 welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney who celebrated the
CLA holds first meeting of the school year
The Catechetical Leaders Association (CLA) of the Paterson Diocese on Oct. 16 held its first meeting of the
Knights hold shredding event
The Knights of Columbus Council 5410 of the Flanders neighborhood of Mount Olive Township held a shredding event
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Cathedral hosts Peruvian Señor de los Milagros celebration
The Peruvian community from across the diocese came together on Oct. 13 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson for a Mass to celebrate the feast of Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles). Every October, on or near
La fe cristiana: La joya de la Herencia Hispana
Por Padre Cesar Jaramillo, JCL Contribuyente Invitado De las tres carabelas que acompañaron a Cristóbal Colon en su viaje al Nuevo Mundo en 1492, la más conocida es la Santa María. No creo que este detalle sea coincidencia. Prefiero llamarlo una “diocidenci.”