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From Florham Park to joyful Divine Word Missionary priesthood
After years of seminary study, Father Ryan Agbim, formerly of Holy Family Parish in Florham Park in the Paterson Diocese, N.J., describes his first few weeks as a priest of
Bishop Sweeney visits hermits in bucolic beauty of Chester
On July 20, the Hermits of Bethlehem and visitors of Bethlehem Hermitage, situated in the rustic splendor of Chester, N.J., welcomed Kevin J. Sweeney. He celebrated Mass in the chapel.
State Knights officers installed amid significant membership growth
A Knight of Columbus from the Paterson Diocese led the installation of State officers of the N.J. State Knights of Columbus for the 2026-27 fraternal year on July 18, 2026,
Why N.J. parents should promote federal education tax credits
The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) has launched a NJCC Education Freedom Tax Credit website to provide a centralized resource for parents, students, schools, communities, potential donors, and legislators to
Parish Migrant Ministry leaders commissioned for immigration help and hope
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney commissioned 46 Parish Migrant Ministry leaders from five parishes in the Paterson Diocese, N.J., during a Spanish Mass on June 29 at St. Anthony of Padua
Hardyston bonfires light up faith of youth this summer
Maybe it’s the bonfires. Or the s’mores or other snacks. Or perhaps it’s the fellowship, or the faith and life conversations — even about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Whatever
Salesian Sisters honored for 615 years of total service
Thirteen Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco marked their Jubilee anniversaries — from 25 to 80 years of religious profession — during a Mass that Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated
Holy Face Monastery honors St. Benedict’s feast day
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited Holy Face Monastery in Clifton, N.J., on July 11 to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Benedict with a Mass. The Sylvestrine Benedictine Congregation of the
Totowa parish celebrates 100 years of faith, significant growth
On July 12, St. James of the Marches Parish in Totowa, N.J., marked 100 years of faith with a centennial Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney. The parish began
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Knights Council 588 launches 2026-27 fraternal year
The Marquette Council 588 of the Knights of Columbus launched its 2026–2027 fraternal year on July 16, with
Seminarian moves closer to priesthood with Aug. 1 deacon ordination
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney will ordain Carlos Vargas, a seminarian of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., to the transitional
Knights extend thanks to greater Sussex community
Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 thanks the greater Sussex County community for its record-breaking generosity during this
Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 celebrates 125 years of faith
Nearly 100 members, clergy, civic leaders, family members and friends gathered at Perona Farms on June 4 to
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Perú y Uruguay se enfocan en los preparativos para la próxima visita papal
(OSV News) — Aumenta la expectativa ante la visita del Papa León XIV a Sudamérica, mientras la presidente electa de Perú se comprometió a brindar la cooperación del Estado y los responsables eclesiásticos de Uruguay anunciaron los planes logísticos para el regreso
‘Mantengan a los Venezolanos en sus corazones’ tras los terremotos, dice coordinadora de CRS en Venezuela
(OSV News) — Los daños causados por los dos terremotos consecutivos que sacudieron Venezuela el 24 de junio son “mucho peores de lo esperado”, afirmó una trabajadora de respuesta ante desastres de Catholic Relief Services (CRS), quien pidió a la gente que
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Pope Leo takes road trip to mountainside shrines during his summer vacation
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV took a road trip pilgrimage with his older brother to the
Peru, Uruguay advance preparations for upcoming papal visit
(OSV News) — Anticipation for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to South America is building as Peru’s president-elect pledged
Peru: Historic churches severely damaged following earthquakes
(OSV News) — After a pair of earthquakes struck the mountainous region of Junín in Peru, the Catholic
Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House
(OSV News) — Lebanon’s Cardinal Bechara Rai, the patriarch of the country’s Maronite Catholic Church, has urged for
Women religious sue New York over law they say would force them to assist in patient suicides
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries sued the state of New
Interest surges in U.S. beatification of Georgia Martyrs who died defending marriage
(OSV News) — The venue for the upcoming beatification of the Georgia Martyrs is expanding to accommodate thousands
