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Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney’s Schedule: April, 2026
4/1 Wed., 9:30 a.m. Mass – the Morristown Prison. 4/2 Thu., 7 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass – the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Paterson. 4/3 Fri., 12:30 p.m. Via
‘March Madness’: the intersection of Faith and Sports, Deacon Steve Javie, and Coach Jay Wright
“…So we have the rituals of sport and the rituals of faith. And the rituals of faith point explicitly to the transcendent … I think they can potentially remind us
Registration now open for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage events in Paterson Diocese
The faithful of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey are now invited to register to participate in stops on June 14 and 15, almost entirely in Passaic and Paterson, during
Sacred oils to be consecrated at Paterson Chrism Mass
All the faithful of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey are invited to join Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney for the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in
Walk possible saint’s footsteps on the Mexican pilgrimage with bishop
A young girl from the World Villages for Children Girlstown in Chalco, Mexico, Zayra used to walk two hours to school daily, avoiding a human trafficker who had been stalking
Franklin Partnership thanked for feeding Sussex seniors in need
On March 12, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney met with and thanked Meals on Wheels partners, staff, and Food Pantry volunteers for their ongoing outreach to feed local seniors in need,
Worshippers reflect on Christ’s redemptive suffering in Long Valley
On the evening of March 11, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney led Our Lady of the Mountain (OLM) Parish in the Long Valley neighborhood of Washington Township, N.J., in the Stations
Mass starts St. Patrick’s annual parade festivities in Morristown
The annual Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade festivities began on the morning of March 14 with a Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Morristown, N.J.
Chatham school salutes their patron, St. Patrick, at Mass
St. Patrick School and Parish in Chatham, N.J., honored their patron, St. Patrick, during a Mass with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on March 15, ahead of the Feast of St.
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Pope John High School hosts St. Carlo Acutis presentation
On Friday, March 13, Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, N.J., welcomed Diane Striegel, who shared
St. Patrick School celebrates faith, community, and tradition throughout March
Rooted in nearly 155 years of tradition, faith, values, and academic excellence, St. Patrick School in Chatham continues
Sussex County Knights sell out annual fish fry
On Friday, Feb. 20, the Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 in Sussex County, N.J., held their 20th
Paterson museum visit to highlight Catholic Charities’ national impact
Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey is joining Catholic Charities agencies across the United States
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‘Todo es posible en Cristo’: el grupo EPIC transforma la vida de jóvenes en San Antonio de Padua
Un ministerio juvenil de la Diócesis de Paterson reúne cada semana a más de cuarenta jóvenes adultos que buscan algo más que una reunión: buscan una familia. Cada semana, en la parroquia San Antonio de Padua, un grupo de jóvenes adultos se
El Papa León XIV convoca a los obispos a Roma para hablar sobre el matrimonio y la familia en octubre
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (OSV News) — El Papa León XIV anunció el 19 de marzo que ha pedido a los presidentes de todas las conferencias episcopales del mundo que se reúnan en Roma en octubre para renovar y profundizar el debate de
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Pope’s Robin Hood wraps almoner’s mission and returns to Polish hometown as archbishop
(OSV News) — After 13 years of daring acts of charity that made him break the law in
Pope’s visit to show that Christianity is asset, not danger, for Algeria, bishop says
(OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Algeria as the first stop of his apostolic
Catholic hoops at the highest level take over this year’s March Madness
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Catholic universities have quietly taken over March Madness, blending history, talent, and the kind
Former astrologer rediscovers Catholic roots, will enter full communion with Church at Easter
LAKE ORION, Mich. (OSV News) — For most of her life, Molly Curtis was looking everywhere for answers,
Pope Leo XIV calls bishops to Rome to discuss marriage and family in October
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV announced March 19 that he is asking the presidents of
US Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon village
(OSV News) — Two Maronite bishops in the U.S. are calling for prayer, dialogue and solidarity after a
