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Beyond The Beacon podcast 118 – A life devoted to prayer: Inside a Carmelite monastery
What does it mean to step away from the world and embrace a life of prayer, silence, and community? In this episode, we explore the quiet world of cloistered Carmelite
Watch: The forming of Padre Pio Parish in Paterson, N.J.
With great joy, St. Bonaventure and Our Lady of Pompei parishes in the Stoney Road section of Paterson, N.J., were merged into one shared parish, officially named for St. Pio
Statement of Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney: Appointment of Bishop Michael A. Saporito, sixth bishop of Metuchen
The Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows brought joyful news for our neighbors in the Diocese of Metuchen, N.J. Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Michael A.
Diocese of Paterson clergy appointments: Sept./Oct., 2026
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney announced the following appointments: Rev. Edward Shea, OFM, has been appointed Pastor of Saint Mary Parish, Pompton Lakes, effective September 15, 2026. Rev. Lukasz Iwanczuk has
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Michael Saporito to lead Diocese of Metuchen
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito of Newark, New Jersey, as the new bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey, the Vatican announced
New religious to diocese build bonds at annual gathering
On Sept. 4, 75 religious newly assigned to the Paterson Diocese, N.J., priests, seminarians and discerners gathered for an evening of prayer, fraternity, recreation, and relaxation during an annual gathering
Class of 2027 rings blessed at All Saints’ Mass
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited All Saints Academy in Parsippany, N.J., on the morning of Sept. 11 to celebrate an opening Mass for the academy’s 2026-7 academic year in St.
Looking forward to the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
“It is also providential that this year, on 24 September, in Saint Louis Missouri, a renowned National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States of America, the Venerable Fulton
Bishop to Catholics: let 9/11 heroes energize your vocations
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney urged Catholics to find inspiration from the “ordinary heroes” of that terrible day as they
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2 Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Mich., profess perpetual vows
Sister Karoline Marie To and Sister Joan Miriam Nelson professed perpetual vows as Religious Sisters of Mercy of
Hopatcong Knights earn Star Council status for second consecutive year
The St. Jude Council 9914 of the Knights of Columbus held its 2026–7 officer installation with a Mass
Marquette Knights host annual Senior Summer BBQ
On Sept. 4, the Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 of Sussex County, N.J., held its annual Sparta
Students, faculty at St. Gerard commemorate 9/11
Students and staff at St. Gerard Majella School in Paterson, N.J., gathered at the school flagpole for a
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Seminaristas hispanos comparten su historia vocacional
La Diócesis de Paterson celebró recientemente su primer Seminarian Media Day, una jornada en la que los seminaristas se pusieron frente a las cámaras para compartir un poco de sus vidas, su formación y su vocación. La iniciativa nació de la Oficina
Organismo de control del DHS descubre condiciones inhumanas en ‘Alligator Alcatraz, incluido el uso de pequeñas jaulas
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Decenas de inmigrantes detenidos en el ya cerrado “Alligator Alcatraz” de Florida fueron recluidos en jaulas al aire libre de 18 pies cuadrados (aproximadamente del mismo tamaño que una cabina telefónica), según un nuevo informe de la Oficina
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French Church awaits ‘breath of new life’ from Pope Leo XIV’s visit
PARIS (OSV News) — With a little over a week left in France to welcome Pope Leo XIV,
Why Sept. 17 is a holiday in Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV’s ‘name day’ explained
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday on Sept. 14, but in Vatican City
Trump names Bishop Barron to international religious freedom watchdog
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump’s new appointees to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom include
Virginia diocese investigates potential sainthood cause for Catholic father who saved his son
ARLINGTON, Va. (OSV News) — It’s been 18 years since Thomas Vander Woude gave his life to save
Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) — The Peruvian city of Callao announced an unusual tribute to Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV says ‘giving witness to unity’ is close to his heart
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV explained why “giving witness to unity” is something close to
