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Several Sources’ original shelter for moms renamed after founder
A pro-life Mass was held on May 8 at St. Teresa Church in Summit to mark the start of renovations to Several Sources Shelters’ original home for pregnant women in
31 youth confirmed at Pequannock parish
Holy Spirit Parish in Pequannock on May 5 welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who administered confirmation to 31 youths during a Mass he celebrated. Father Stephen Prisk, Holy Spirit’s pastor,
Prayers soar for Pope Leo XIV at Paterson Mass
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney echoed the joy and hope of the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson, proclaiming “Viva il Papa!” — “Long Live the Pope!”—at the end of a
Diocese of Paterson clergy appointments, retirements: May 14, 2025
Appointments: Rev. Nico Quintos has been appointed Pastor of Saint Ann Parish, Parsippany, effective July 1, 2025, while continuing as Auditor in the Tribunal and in his service ministering to
Pope Leo XIV: His first words, his first message, and first homily – What is he saying to us?
Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for God’s flock.
Beyond The Beacon Episode 87: Habemus Papam, Bishop Kevin discusses our new Pope: Leo XIV
On this special episode of Beyond the Beacon, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney shares his reaction to Pope Leo XIV’s historic election. Our local church of Paterson rejoices with the Church
Local Catholics express joy, surprise for their new Holy Father
Father Cesar Jaramillo stood in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Thursday afternoon with a front-row seat to Church history. Surrounded by tens of thousands of Catholics worldwide at the
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of the Supreme Pontiff LEO XIV
Diocese of Paterson Office of the Bishop May 14, 2025, 12:30, in the afternoon, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist My brothers and sisters in Christ, In his first homily
Why we need a new Pope Leo: A call for ethical and spiritual renewal
I did not predict the name of our new pope. I prayed for it. The windy will of the Holy Spirit is often hard to discern, but if we observe
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Two St. Joseph’s Health hospitals ace patient safety report
The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit healthcare watchdog organization, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson and St.
St. Anthony’s wows with amazing ‘The Sound of Music’
The Theatre Department of St. Anthony School in Hawthorne delighted audiences by transporting them to 1938 Austria during
Don’t miss uplifting World Youth Day 2027 event
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney invites young people of the Paterson Diocese, ages 16 to 35, to join him
Pompton Lakes special needs community loves Easter Bunny’s visit
Holy Bones, a non-profit dog-biscuit company operating from St. Mary’s Parish in Pompton Lakes that provides meaningful skills
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Declaración del Obispo Kevin J. Sweeney, Obispo de Paterson, sobre la elección de Su Santidad El Papa León XIV
«La paz esté con ustedes». Nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa León XIV, eligió como sus primeras palabras a la Ciudad de Roma y al mundo el saludo del Señor resucitado a sus discípulos. Oramos para que el Papa León guíe largamente a
Habemus Papam!
Mientras el sol se ocultaba detrás de la cúpula de Miguel Ángel, el Pueblo de Dios reunido en la plaza de san Pedro se dejaba deslumbrar por la tierna sonrisa del nuevo sucesor del Príncipe de los Apóstoles, quien asomado en la
EXTRA OMNES! Escogiendo al nuevo Sucesor de San Pedro
Usando este imperativo en latín, el ceremoniero pontificio ordenara a todos los que no son parte del colegio cardenalicio abandonar la Capilla Sixtina para que los señores Cardenales den inicio a las votaciones. Sin embargo, horas antes se habrá ya celebrado la
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei.
«Con nosotros, peregrino de esperanza, guía y compañero de camino hacia la gran meta a la que estamos llamados, el Cielo, el 21 de abril del Año Santo 2025, a las 7.35 horas, mientras la luz de la Pascua iluminaba el segundo
