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Memory of brother killed on 9/11 still inspires priest
On Sept. 11, 2001, Father Daniel Murphy and his family were dealt pain almost too agonizing to bear. His brother, Edward, 42, was killed in the terrorist attacks on the
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 on 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
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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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‘Lo recuerdo como si fuera ayer’: Católicos describen su labor pastoral después de los atentados del 11 de Septiembre
(OSV News) — El 11 de septiembre de 2001 — la fecha del peor ataque terrorista en la historia de Estados Unidos, cuando cuatro aviones secuestrados se convirtieron en armas mortales — no faltaron heroicos equipos de emergencia que enfrentaron el peligro
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”,
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Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) — The Peruvian city of Callao announced an unusual tribute to Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV says ‘giving witness to unity’ is close to his heart
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV explained why “giving witness to unity” is something close to
At Labor Day Mass, cardinal warns AI will transform work, urges protection of workers’ dignity
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As artificial intelligence accelerates changes in the workplace, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy said the
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
