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Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: St. Margaret Mary Alocoque, Pope Leo XIII, Dilixet Nos, Mother Olga, and the Hallow app
“It is only by starting from the heart that our communities will succeed in uniting and reconciling differing minds and wills, so that the Spirit can guide us in unity
First communicants deepen love for Eucharist at bishop’s gathering
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney gathered with first communicants from around the Paterson Diocese and their families for an afternoon of catechesis, adoration, and celebration on June 1. The event, held
After reclaiming faith, deacon moves toward priesthood in Haskell
Deacon Jender A. Medina Palencia reached another milestone in his miraculous journey as a Catholic and Paterson Diocesan seminarian when Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney ordained him to the transitional diaconate
100 Morris Catholic graduates let caps fly at commencement
Morris Catholic High School in Denville held a Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony on June 5 for its 100-member Class of 2025. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated Mass with concelebrating
Beyond The Beacon Episode 90: Clergy abuse survivor shares his powerful story of hope, healing
Clergy abuse survivor Mark Joseph Williams joins Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish to share his powerful story of confronting the suffering caused by abuse. Williams is the author
Love and leadership celebrated at Madison evangelization center
On June 6, St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison honored its current and past ministers to young adults (ages from 23 to 39) to celebrate the Paterson Diocesan evangelization
Clifton Tank Pull roars past goal, veterans receive boost
The New Jersey Army Tank Pull Challenge, held on June 8 in Clifton, broke the record for raising $2 million for veterans since its inception 15 years ago. For the
Pope John bids farewell to 152 graduates at commencement
The 152 members of the Class of 2025 of Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta graduated on June 6 during a commencement ceremony that included a Mass in
Rainy skies couldn’t dim Mary Help graduation smiles
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney distributed diplomas to 41 graduates of Mary Help of Christians Academy in North Haledon during a commencement ceremony on June 7 in the gym. Valedictorian Fiorella
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Paterson students blend fun, fundraising to support missions
The eighth-graders of St. Gerard Majella School in Paterson ran the booths for the recent 2025 Mission Fair
47 young women graduate Villa Walsh in Morristown
Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown held a graduation for 47 members of the Class of 2025 on June
Sussex County deacon marks Silver Anniversary of faithful service
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Sandyston and St. James the Greater Parish in Montague on May 17
Collection by Sparta Knights benefits persons with disabilities
The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 of Sussex County held its annual Spring Street Collection on March
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Festival Familiar del Jubileo: Un Día para Celebrar la Fe y la Familia
En el marco del Año Jubilar de la Esperanza, la Diócesis de Paterson invita a todas las familias a participar en el Festival Familiar del Jubileo, una jornada que se celebrará el sábado 31 de mayo en el Santuario de San José,
Un Papa con alma peruana
La elección del Papa León XIV ha sido recibida con una mezcla de sorpresa, emoción y profundo orgullo por la comunidad peruana de nuestra Diócesis de Paterson. Aunque estadounidense de nacimiento, su historia personal y espiritual está profundamente marcada por el Perú,
Paterson celebra con fe y esperanza la elección del Papa León XIV
El pasado 14 de mayo, la comunidad católica de Paterson, Nueva Jersey, vivió una jornada marcada por la gratitud, la fe y la alegría ante la elección del nuevo Sucesor de Pedro: el Papa León XIV. En el corazón de la diócesis,
«En El todos somos Uno»
Cabezas de estado, altos dignitarios, miembros de la realeza, y un sinnúmero de cardenales, obispos, sacerdotes, y diáconos, acompañados por decenas de miles de fieles se dieron cita este pasado domingo, 18 de mayo, en la Plaza de san Pedro en el
