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Catholics raise voices for life at Morristown Mass, procession
On July 5, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney led a large group of Paterson Diocesan Catholics in praying, walking, and raising their voices for the most vulnerable during the monthly bilingual
Beyond The Beacon Episode 92: Get to know our new Respect Life Coordinator
Learn how end-of-life hospital care led Alyssa Renovales to embark on her role as the new Respect Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Paterson. She also discusses graces she has
Branchville parish ministry embraces Spanish-speaking faith community
The Hispanic community of Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP) Parish in Branchville welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on July 6, who celebrated the noon Spanish Mass, a regularly scheduled
Reenergize your faith at next Jubilee pilgrimage in Montague
St. James the Greater Church in Montague, nestled in a quiet and scenic corner of northwest Sussex County, has been receiving more attention than usual during the Jubilee Year of
Newton college play probes fate of forgotten Irish railroaders
In 1832, a group of 57 poor Catholic migrants boarded a ship in Derry, Ireland, for a better life in the United States. After landing in Philadelphia, they traveled to
St. Paul’s research shows preaching style young adults want
What style of evangelization is most effective in preaching to young adults about matters of faith? Is it a persuasive rhetorical approach that gently prods and influences? Or is it
Pilgrimage sparks Catholic hope and unity in Washington Township
The St. Luke Parish community felt “a spirit of unity” with Catholics from near and far who visited the rural western Morris County church on June 29 for the third
Quo Vadis retreat encourages teens to hear God
Juan Real, 16, came to the Quo Vadis Days 2025 vocation retreat on June 26 for a “spiritual check-up.” A Passaic Catholic, Real enjoyed some activities offered during Quo Vadis
New organ strikes chords of joy in Morristown
The rich sounds from a new organ rang out in the worship space of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Morristown at the start of the 10 a.m.
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Devoted woman joyfully accepted as Sisters of Charity candidate
The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, based in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township, have officially
Two former sisters of Paterson honored for 70th jubilees
Two Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, who previously served in the Paterson Diocese, were among 11 jubilarians
Mission trip to Appalachia changes lives of Mendham teens
Forty-five teens and 23 adult chaperones from St. Joseph Parish in Mendham recently returned from a week-long mission
New playground brings joy to Clifton school’s young students
A new playground at St. Philip the Apostle Preparatory School in Clifton was recently dedicated and blessed during
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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
