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In epic matchup, DePaul Catholic beats Pope John for state title
DePaul Catholic defeated Pope John, 33-21, decisively last Friday at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford in a highly anticipated epic battle between the two rival Catholic high schools in the
Bishop recommends Hallow’s ‘Pray 25 Advent Challenge’
As the season of Advent begins, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney recommended Hallow App’s Advent challenge on his Instagram account to get all into the spirit and prepare for the birth
Have you heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
I do not remember the first time I heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. It may have been during my years in college or in the seminary. When I first heard something
Priests honored for lives of service at annual Knights dinner
The Paterson Diocese Federation Knights of Columbus held its annual “Pride in Our Priests” dinner at Hanover Manor in East Hanover on Nov. 25. Traditionally, every November, the Paterson Federation
Hawthorne parish celebrates 90th anniversary of church opening
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited St. Anthony Parish in Hawthorne on Dec. 1 to lead the community in celebrating the 90th anniversary of the opening of the current church. It
As we begin the Season of Advent, prayers for hope, healing, and peace
Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe
Beacon Christmas Sharing Fund launches: Spreading holiday joy together
For over 30 years, The Beacon has upheld the cherished tradition of its Christmas Sharing Fund, rallying readers to support those in need throughout the Diocese of Paterson. This effort
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney’s Schedule: December, 2024
12/1 Sun., 10 a.m. Mass – St. Anthony, Hawthorne, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the church building. 12/2 Mon., 10 a.m. Priests’ Advent Day of Recollection – St. Paul Inside
Delbarton’s Wave 4 Life helps lay to rest man forgotten by society
Ryan Scalfani, a senior at Delbarton School in Morristown, couldn’t take his eyes off the hearse as it drove away from St. Mary’s Abbey Church and disappeared. In silence, Scalfani
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Pope John provides 115 families in need with Thanksgiving meals
Nov. 25 was the last day of the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at Pope John XXIII Regional High
‘Talking turkey’ at Nazareth Village
Residents of Nazareth Village, the diocesan facility for retired priests of the Paterson Diocese in Chester, enjoy a
Decorating for Christmas at Nazareth Village
On Nov. 30, Tristan Vollero, a senior of Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, organized a
Vets honored for sacrifices during prayer service
The Academy of St. Elizabeth in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township recently honored several veterans from
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Beyond The Beacon episodio 73: Cómo una universidad empodera e inspira a los estudiantes latinoamericanos
Descubre cómo la Universidad Seton Hall empodera e inspira a su población estudiantil latina con becas, conexiones profesionales y apoyo comunitario. En este episodio especial en español de Beyond The Beacon, el Obispo Kevin J. Sweeney conversa con el Padre Duberney Villamizar,
Cathedral hosts Peruvian Señor de los Milagros celebration
The Peruvian community from across the diocese came together on Oct. 13 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson for a Mass to celebrate the feast of Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles). Every October, on or near
