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Catholics urged to strengthen missionary spirit in Prospect Park
It was a day to unite the whole Church in one mission, in response to Pope Leo XIV’s call, and for Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney to bring that missionary spirit
St. Mary’s man found faith through pre-game football Masses
Billy Harris, longtime parishioner at St. Mary’s Parish in Denville, N.J., “is a person who lives his faith, and you can see it in his actions, in his words, and
Paterson Parish showcases powerful devotion during St. Therese Mass
On Oct. 4, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney helped St. Therese Parish in Paterson, N.J., celebrate the feast day of St. Thérèse the Little Flower, traditionally observed on Oct. 1, with
St. Therese Mountain Lakes event honors U.S.’ 250th birthday
The Rosary and Prayer Ministry of St. Thérèse the Little Flower of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mountain Lakes, N.J. on Oct. 11 honored the feast day of St.
St. Vincent Ministry Day encourages students to serve others
“I’m happy that I have the opportunity to do this to help others,” said Michael Gilgallon, an eighth grader at Assumption School in Morristown, N.J., who took part in the
Paterson Diocese honors faith driven service at Vivere Christus Awards
The Paterson Diocese, N.J., recognized 67 individuals, couples, and families for being the visible Body of Christ to others in their parish communities with the Vivere Christus Award. Bishop Kevin
More than 1,000 spend a day at ‘Mary’s Shrine’ in Washington, D.C. for triennial pilgrimage
Boarding buses as early as 6 a.m., more than 1,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. traveled to Washington, D.C. to spend the day at the Basilica of the
Paterson rector hailed for inspiring hope and supporting children
The community of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J., beamed with pride on Oct. 18 as Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh presented the Key to the City
St. Joseph’s Health recognizes care of chaplains during Pastoral Care Week
St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, N.J., observed national Pastoral Care Week from Oct. 19 to 25 with activities recognizing the emotional, social, and spiritual support that chaplains, pastoral counselors, and
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Morristown Knights welcome new members
To celebrate Columbus Day, Knights of Columbus George Washington Council 359 in Morristown, N.J. held a CUF (Charity,
Morris Plains Knights earn Star Award
Knights of Columbus Bishop McLaughlin Council 3495 received the Star Award plaque at Tracy Center of St. Virgil
Lincoln Park Knights achieve Star Council status
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Council 5486 Knights of Columbus of Lincoln Park, N.J., recently received the 2025-26 Star
Knights Marquette Council 588 holds annual Pride in Priests Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 hosted its annual Pride in Our Priests Dinner at Sheridan’s Restaurant
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El Papa León no necesita ‘ningún tratamiento adicional’ tras su cirugía pulmonar
(OSV News) — Los médicos han confirmado que el Papa León XIV no necesita “ningún tratamiento adicional” tras la cirugía a la que se sometió el 13 de octubre por cáncer de pulmón. En un comunicado del 21 de octubre, la Oficina
Cerca de 60 músicos pastorales participan en jornada de formación del Instituto OCP en Clifton
El encuentro “Música y Misión” reunió a músicos de la Diócesis de Paterson y la Arquidiócesis de Newark para fortalecer su formación musical, litúrgica y espiritual. Cerca de 60 músicos pastorales participaron el 3 de octubre en la jornada de formación “Música
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French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation
(OSV News) — France’s bishops condemned “unacceptable violence” that “gripped” the country over the Oct. 17-18 weekend, saying
Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery
(OSV News) — Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery
Georgia Martyrs’ beatification the next big event for US Church
(OSV News) — While six years separate the two most recent U.S. beatifications of Blessed Michael J. McGivney
Chicago students send Pope Leo a White Sox care package after cancer surgery
(Vatican News) — As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery in the hospital, a group of
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of
Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV underwent more medical exams and started respiratory physical therapy on Oct.
