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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
Two new priests begin ministry following June 13 ordination
On Saturday, June 13, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney will ordain two seminarians of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., as priests “ready to teach, love, and serve” during a Mass at the
Beyond The Beacon podcast 111: Walking with a future saint? Lo Anne Mayer on her friendship with Fulton Sheen
What was it like to be friends with possible future saint Archbishop Fulton Sheen? For this episode, we hear from Lo Anne Mayer, formerly of Corpus Christi Parish in Chatham
Beacon freelancer has ‘shot’ at Photographer of the Year
Joe Gigli, photographer of The Beacon for 25 years, has been nominated as a 2026 Catholic Media Association Photographer of the Year award finalist for his work the previous year.
Morristown Carmelites mark 100 years rooted in contemplative prayer
The Discalced Carmelites of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Morristown, N.J. are celebrating their 100th anniversary at the Morristown monastery with a schedule of significant events.
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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
First Holy Communion held at Clifton parish
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton, N.J., celebrated the First Holy Communion of 11 young parishioners on
May Crowning held at Succasunna school
A May Crowning ceremony was held on Thursday, May 14, at St. Therese School in the Succasunna neighborhood
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Los agustinos celebran un año del ‘don del Papa León’ con una Misa especial
NEW LENOX, Illinois (OSV News) — Los hermanos agustinos del Papa León XIV y otras personas de la zona de Chicago recordaron con gratitud el año transcurrido desde la elección de uno de los suyos en una Misa especial celebrada el 8
Seis veces que la Virgen María se apareció para animar, amonestar o inspirar a los fieles
(OSV News) — Aunque Dios ya lo ha “dicho todo” a través de Jesucristo, tal y como enseña la Iglesia, algunos cristianos a lo largo de los siglos han atestiguado haber visto u oído a Jesús, a los ángeles o a los
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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
Pope to lead Corpus Christi procession in Madrid, Vatican says as it releases Spain schedule
(OSV News) — The Vatican released the official schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic visit to Spain,
The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak
New sign on a street corner in Brooklyn, N.Y., honors legacy of Dorothy Day
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (OSV News) — Dorothy Day’s extraordinary life began in Brooklyn, and now a street corner near
