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Diocese of Paterson prepares for massive winter storm to hit area
A severe Arctic cold front threatens to bring up to 14 inches of snow from late Saturday night to Monday afternoon, impacting northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut, and southeast New
Beyond The Beacon Ep. 104: Faith in action, How the Interfaith Food Pantry serves the community
Morris County is among the wealthiest counties in New Jersey, but food insecurity is very real for many families living there. For this episode, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications
A request for prayers, from a community, suddenly, living in fear
“ICE was here in Morristown today. Please pray for us.” BISHOP KEVIN J. SWEENEY That was the text message I received midday on Sunday, Jan. 11, from Father Duberney Villamizar,
Obituary: Capuchin Franciscan Father John Aurilia, St. Padre Pio secretary, 85
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Oratory in Wilmington, Del., for Capuchin Franciscan Father John Aurilia, the
Young men moved to consider vocations at Jefferson event
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and three seminarians of the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey encouraged nine young men to discern their vocations, including to the Catholic priesthood, during a Project
Two Assumption charities deliver love, hope to impoverished Africans
Dennis, a 30-year-old who lives in a village of the impoverished African nation of Sierra Leone, had been suffering from excruciating leg pain for the past few years. Cellulitis, a
Retreat in Newton equips men for life’s faith challenges
On the weekend of Jan. 9 to 11, the 5th Annual Called To Courage (CTC) retreat was held at the Sacred Heart Center in Newton. Forty-two Catholic men from the
Beyond The Beacon Episode 103: A shepherd’s approach to a new year with Bishop Kevin Sweeney
For this special episode, Bishop Kevin Sweeney looks back on the year and offers his perspective on the Universal and local Catholic Church for 2026. Joining him are Communications Director
New Madison evangelization center head pledges to advance mission
John Cammarata wants to make it his mission as the new executive director of St. Paul Inside the Walls at Bayley-Ellard in Madison, N.J., to promote even more widely the
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‘Carmel Encounter’ to mark centennial of Morristown monastery
This year, the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of the Most Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel is celebrating 100 years
St. Patrick School to host Faith & Community Service Fair on Jan. 24
St. Patrick School in Chatham, N.J., will host a Faith & Community Service Fair on Saturday, Jan. 24,
Respect Life Ministry makes donation to maternity home, shelter in Newton
Members of the John Paul II Respect Life Ministry, representing five parishes in the Paterson Diocese in New
Mayor visits Paterson school on Three Kings Day
Paterson Mayor André Sayegh visited St. Gerard Majella School in Paterson, N.J., to distribute Christmas gifts to students
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Mensaje y video navideño del Obispo: Caminamos como Peregrinos de Esperanza hacia el pesebre
“El pesebre es un don de luz para nuestro mundo necesitado de esperanza.” – Papa León XIV “El ángel les dijo: ‘No tengan miedo, porque les traigo una buena noticia, que será motivo de gran alegría para todos: Hoy les ha nacido
La Novena de Navidad: una fe que se vive en familia y comunidad
Parroquia Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz — Branchville, NJ Durante el tiempo de Navidad, la comunidad hispana de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz vivió intensamente la Novena de Navidad, celebrada —según la tradición— en los hogares de los
Noche de Solidaridad y Esperanza por Nuestros Hermanos Inmigrantes
La comunidad de Our Lady of Fatima & St. Nicholas en Passaic celebró una conmovedora Eucaristía durante la Noche de Solidaridad y Esperanza por Nuestros Hermanos Inmigrantes. La celebración reunió a fieles, líderes comunitarios y varios sacerdotes de la Diócesis de Paterson
Obispos de EE. UU. emiten un «mensaje especial» sobre inmigración durante su asamblea plenaria en Baltimore
BALTIMORE – Al reunirse la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) durante su Asamblea Plenaria de Otoño en Baltimore, los obispos emitieron un mensaje especial en el que expresaron su preocupación por la situación cambiante que afecta a los
