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Beyond The Beacon podcast 110: This special program equips parishioners to become better evangelists
On this episode, we learn about the Certificate in Catholic Evangelization and Leadership (CCE) — a unique program, taught over three years, that seeks to transform Catholics into effective evangelists
St. Elizabeth University event highlights Mother Cabrini’s local connections
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, America’s first Catholic saint, significantly impacted the nation by leading efforts to care for poor Italians and marginalized people in New York City and beyond. Her
Remembering Sister Jane Frances Brady, S.C., 1935–2026
SISTER JANE FRANCES BRADY, SC “A passionate advocate for the underprivileged and underserved, Sister Jane was deeply committed to equity in healthcare and was instrumental in advancing Charity Care for
Bishop winds up first pitch at St Elizabeth’s game
Play ball! From the pulpit to the pitcher’s mound, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney threw the ceremonial first pitch for the Eagles of St. Elizabeth University in the Convent Station neighborhood
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney’s Schedule: May, 2026
5/1 Fri., 7 p.m. Confirmation – St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Parsippany. 5/2 Sat., 8 a.m. Mass for Life & Procession, – St. Margaret of Scotland, Morristown; 10 a.m. Guardian
Catholic Charities executive among speakers at May 2 mental health conference
While working for Catholic Charities in New Orleans, Ben Wortham gained a deep understanding of the barriers facing those with behavioral health challenges. “It quickly became clear how difficult it
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
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12 Ringwood youth confirmed by Bishop at Mass
On April 25, St. Catherine of Bologna Parish in Ringwood, N.J., welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who celebrated
Parsippany 4th grader finalist in statewide art contest
Fourth grade students at All Saints Academy in Parsippany, N.J. recently participated in the Partnership for a Drug-Free
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
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Visita papal a África puso de relieve las injusticias locales y la alegría de la fe cristiana, dice el Papa León
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Papa León XIV deseaba que su viaje a África pusiera de relieve las graves injusticias que persisten en la región y transmitiera un mensaje de paz a un mundo marcado por los conflictos y las violaciones
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,
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Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027
(OSV News) — Organizers in Seoul, South Korea, announced five patron saints for World Youth Day 2027 that
Church advocates for disappeared priest who became a symbol of South Sudan’s struggle
(OSV News) — A Catholic bishop in South Sudan has appealed for information regarding a priest and his
Papal trip put spotlight on local injustices, joy of Christian faith, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV wanted his journey to Africa to highlight the serious injustices continuing
Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — The Madre Peregrina statue visiting the Twin Cities is like Mary visiting
Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of Rice Bowl, dies at 95 after a life ‘poured out in service’
(OSV News) — The priest who created Rice Bowl — which became Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program
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
