All are welcome to submit local community events relevant to the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Submissions are reviewed before publication. Events happening outside of the diocese will be declined.
A series of self-contained sessions in basic Catholic topics and themes for those who forgot the basics, missed them the first time around or never learned them. This month's topic is “Mary, The Church, and Every Christian.”
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney invites you to an afternoon of prayer and fellowship with one another, family members, friends, priests, and religious as the Diocese of Paterson continues to walk with victim-survivors of clergy sex abuse and all concerned. Come and also learn about a new chaplaincy resource.
The Long Valley Knights of Columbus are holding their 32nd Annual "Sharing the Season" Community Benefit Auction & Dinner. The evening will include exciting silent and live auctions, buffet dinner, with hot hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer, wine, soda and of course, opportunities to bid on and win wonderful prizes and gifts, all for the benefit of helping those in need. It is amazing what good people can do when gathered for good purposes while also having fun doing it! Silent auction begins at 6 p.m., live auction begins at 8 p.m. on December 7, at St Luke’s Church, 265 West
Join us for this celebration in honor of the Immaculate Virgin. This evening includes a candlelit Rosary procession with music around the property. We will also enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Registration is Free!
Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown is pleased to present: "Walking toward the Heart of Jesus at Bethlehem and Beyond" Join Fr. Paddy for an evening of Hospitality, Prayer & Heart-to-Heart Personal Stories -An encounter with the beating heart of Jesus -A synodal conversation with Pope Francis and his encyclical Dilexit Nos - “He Loved Us” -Allowing the Sacred Heart of Jesus to transform our lives! Registration is available at https://loyola.org/days-evenings-mornings-of-prayer
A Co-ed Weekend Retreat “Learning to See in the Dark” with Fr. Tom Marciniak S.J. & Karen Florance Advent is a time to cultivate night vision. It involves keeping the light of hope alive even when we journey through the darkness of the world, our politics, our Church, and indeed our very lives. It is also a time to shift to a lower gear. Though our consuming culture constantly urges us into pedaling faster and faster – which prevents us from tuning our hearts so that we can deeply listen – the Advent Season calls us to slow down, to
Join the St. Paul's Young Adult Community for a festive night filled with holiday cheer, signature cocktails, and delicious hors d'oeuvres. This is a formal dress event for young adults ages 21-39. Pre-registration is required and no tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, visit https://insidethewalls.org/christmasgala $55 Per Person Before Sunday, December 8 | $60 Per Person Before Friday, December 13
Join Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, the Vocations Office, and other parish and lay faithful from around the diocese for a morning workshop to energize vocation ministry efforts. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with morning prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours with Bishop Sweeney and conclude by 11:30 a.m. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., and a light breakfast will be served.
This Living Nativity is a true collective endeavor, with contributions from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parishioners, the Polish Mission Members, and the Knights of Columbus—both the Polish and American sections. It is a significant undertaking, and as it is the first event of this kind in our parish's history, we are anticipating a wonderful turnout. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. It is open to all and free of charge.
You are invited to join the Sisters of Christian Charity on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., 350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham, NJ, for a Candlelight Advent Service. R.S.V.P 973.230.5355.
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 400 Mt Prospect Ave, Clifton, N.J., invites you to a Christmas Novena from Dec.15 to Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Take a reprise from the hustle and bustle season and participate with your family to witness and deepen your prayer experience. Give thanks to the Lord and familiarize your friends and children with readings, reflections, and songs related to the coming and birth of Jesus Christ in our hearts. A Christmas Novena is a nine-day series of prayers and spiritual reflections leading to Christmas Day. It is a cherished tradition in many Catholic communities, designed
Join us in ushering the Advent Season with the combined choirs and musicians of Don Bosco Prep and MHC Academy for an evening of scripture and song. Lessons and Carols St. Joseph Chapel at 7:00 PM 659 Belmont Ave. North Haledon NJ 07508
Join us Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. for Women, Wine, and the Word of God & Bros, Brews, and the Bible. The men will be continuing their tour through the Catholic Communion of Saints, while the women will be diving further into a guided study on the Blessed Mother. Newcomers are always welcome! Please share this event with others, and invite friends and family in their 20's and 30's to join us in fellowship. We would greatly appreciate a $5 donation to assist with covering the cost of food and beverages. Preceding the event will be our usual 6:00
This is a day-long program, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., providing reflection and prayer time, facilitated by Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC, at Villa Pauline Retreat and Spiritual Center on January 22, 2025.
