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Join America’s Catholics in Sacred Heart consecration in June
On Thursday, June 11, the day before the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Paterson Diocese in N.J. will join other U.S. dioceses in consecrating the nation to
Bishop confirms 38 joyful youth at Denville Mass
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on May 17 visited St. Mary Parish in Denville, N.J., to celebrate a Mass. There, the bishop confirmed 38 parish youth, an important milestone that marks
Santacruzan celebration at Clifton parish brings Filipino faith outdoors
St. Clare Parish in Clifton, N.J., held its inaugural celebration of The Santacruzan, a Filipino religious tradition, on May 17. The Santacruzan honors St. Helena and her son, Emperor Constantine,
Atlantic City backdrop for 2026 Catholic Media Conference
This June, the Catholic media community will gather for one of its most anticipated events of the year: the 2026 Catholic Media Conference. From June 16-19 in Atlantic City, Catholic
Saint Elizabeth’s graduation ceremony shines for Class of 2026 seniors
Radiating joy and pride, 277 graduates of Saint Elizabeth’s University (SEU) in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township celebrated a milestone as they received their diplomas during the university’s
Thousands rejoice as Bishop celebrates Fatima feast at shrine
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., visited the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Asbury, N.J., in the Trenton Diocese on May 13
Bishop calls meeting with deacon candidates before ordination ‘blessing’
Eight men who expect to be ordained as permanent deacons of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., and their wives met with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on May 16 at St. Paul
United in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Celebrating faith and our country’s 250th anniversary
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, BISHOP KEVIN J. SWEENEY Each year, the Church’s liturgical calendar gives us the beautiful gift of the “Easter season,” 50 days, from the celebration
Healing the Hidden Wounds: A statewide Catholic response takes shape
The doors of the Church, Pope Francis has said, must always remain open – especially for those carrying unseen wounds. On May 2, that call took concrete shape as more
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Assembly speaker explores important issues with N.J. Catholic bishops
On May 5, the pastoral center of the Metuchen Diocese in Piscataway, N.J., hosted a meeting of the
Denville college graduates to serve as ‘gifts’ to communities
Assumption College for Sisters (ACS) in Denville, N.J., celebrated its commencement exercises at St. Mary Church, located in
23 Parsippany youth confirmed at Mass on Mother’s Day
St. Christopher Parish in Parsippany, N.J., welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who celebrated Mass on May 10, Mother’s
Rosary procession in Madison reflects community’s deep faith
On May 11, parishioners gathered at St. Vincent Martyr Church in Madison in honor of the Month of
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Papa León: La liturgia sostiene a los fieles, renovándolos en su fe y misión
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Cristo está presente en la liturgia –en la palabra proclamada, en los sacramentos, en los ministros, en la comunidad y, sobre todo, en la Eucaristía– afirmó el Papa León XIV. “Dejémonos moldear interiormente por los ritos, por
Unidos en el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús: Celebrando la fe y el 250.º aniversario de nuestro país
Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo: BISHOP KEVIN J. SWEENEY Cada año, el Calendario Litúrgico de la Iglesia nos ofrece el hermoso regalo del “Tiempo de Pascua”, cincuenta días, desde la celebración de la Resurrección de Nuestro Señor en el Domingo de
National, World, & Vatican News
Pope will find a living, growing Church in Madrid, Spanish cardinal says
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will encounter a living and growing Church when he arrives in Madrid,
Pope Leo tells graduating Villanovans to uphold Augustinian values, recall US guiding principles
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV exhorted graduating students at his alma mater to take with them three
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Florida kickoff roots US history in the Mass
(OSV News) — Before the Declaration of Independence was boldly signed in 1776, before pilgrims feasted at what
Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa
(OSV News) — As xenophobic attacks continued to unfold in South Africa, Catholic bishops in Africa urged the
45 years on, attempted assassination of St. John Paul II recalled as turning point in history
WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Before he started his general audience, Pope Leo XIV stepped out of his
US bishops’ consecration of nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus affirms ‘our reliance on God’
(OSV News) — How might you help a nation in political turmoil celebrate its 250th anniversary and the
