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Bishop Sweeney visits hermits in bucolic beauty of Chester
On July 20, the Hermits of Bethlehem and visitors of Bethlehem Hermitage, situated in the rustic splendor of Chester, N.J., welcomed Kevin J. Sweeney. He celebrated Mass in the chapel.
State Knights officers installed amid significant membership growth
A Catholic from the Paterson Diocese led the installation of State officers of the N.J. State Knights of Columbus for the 2026-27 fraternal year on July 18, 2026, during a
Why N.J. parents should promote federal education tax credits
The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) has launched a NJCC Education Freedom Tax Credit website to provide a centralized resource for parents, students, schools, communities, potential donors, and legislators to
Parish Migrant Ministry leaders commissioned for immigration help and hope
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney commissioned 46 Parish Migrant Ministry leaders from five parishes in the Paterson Diocese, N.J., during a Spanish Mass on June 29 at St. Anthony of Padua
Hardyston bonfires light up faith of youth this summer
Maybe it’s the bonfires. Or the s’mores or other snacks. Or perhaps it’s the fellowship, or the faith and life conversations — even about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Whatever
Salesian Sisters honored for 615 years of total service
Thirteen Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco marked their Jubilee anniversaries — from 25 to 80 years of religious profession — during a Mass that Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated
Holy Face Monastery honors St. Benedict’s feast day
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited Holy Face Monastery in Clifton, N.J., on July 11 to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Benedict with a Mass. The Sylvestrine Benedictine Congregation of the
Totowa parish celebrates 100 years of faith, significant growth
On July 12, St. James of the Marches Parish in Totowa, N.J., marked 100 years of faith with a centennial Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney. The parish began
Will you join us on our Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?
“As you know, pilgrimages are deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition and are often undertaken to mark significant anniversaries as the community comes together in prayer…” – Pope Leo XIV
Community
Knights extend thanks to greater Sussex community
Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 thanks the greater Sussex County community for its record-breaking generosity during this
Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 celebrates 125 years of faith
Nearly 100 members, clergy, civic leaders, family members and friends gathered at Perona Farms on June 4 to
Pompton Lakes parish celebrates 800 Years since St. Francis’ death
St. Mary’s Parish in Pompton Lakes, N.J. has several remaining events it is holding to coincide with the
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish hosts heartfelt 4th of July concert
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in the Oak Ridge neighborhood of Jefferson Township, N.J., celebrated America’s 250th anniversary
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‘Mantengan a los Venezolanos en sus corazones’ tras los terremotos, dice coordinadora de CRS en Venezuela
(OSV News) — Los daños causados por los dos terremotos consecutivos que sacudieron Venezuela el 24 de junio son “mucho peores de lo esperado”, afirmó una trabajadora de respuesta ante desastres de Catholic Relief Services (CRS), quien pidió a la gente que
Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz celebró su fiesta patronal como un signo de unidad en Sussex County
La Solemnidad de Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz fue mucho más que una fiesta patronal para la parroquia Our Lady Queen of Peace, en Branchville. La celebración se convirtió en un signo de unidad al reunir a las comunidades angloparlante e
National, World, & Vatican News
Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House
(OSV News) — Lebanon’s Cardinal Bechara Rai, the patriarch of the country’s Maronite Catholic Church, has urged for
Women religious sue New York over law they say would force them to assist in patient suicides
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries sued the state of New
Interest surges in U.S. beatification of Georgia Martyrs who died defending marriage
(OSV News) — The venue for the upcoming beatification of the Georgia Martyrs is expanding to accommodate thousands
Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title
(OSV News) — As the July 19 World Cup final approaches, players from two historically Catholic nations can
Faith leads effort to end preventable blindness in Guatemala and beyond
(OSV News) — Many profess that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37), but a story unfolding in
Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN
(OSV News) — Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains
