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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.

Encounter Jesus: An Evening of Praise & Worship

Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church 75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States

Join us for this event with inspiring contemporary and traditional music, Eucharistic Adoration, Witness Speaker and Healing Meditation. All are welcome - please bring family and friends!

Free

Ninth Annual Red Mass

St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

The Red Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Kevin Sweeney at 11 am. All are welcome to attend and pray for those in the legal profession and bless the opening of the judicial year.

Check registration page for cost

Fundamentals of Caring for You, Your Family & Your Child with Mental Illness

Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church 75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States

This FREE six-session course will cover the biology of mental illness, childhood behavioral disorders, treatment options, tools for parents, record keeping, AND interacting with all of the systems involved in your child's care and education.

Free

One Way: Christ

St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

Adults of all ages are welcome to join this interactive small group experience which aims to bring each participant into a new understanding of Jesus and His Church!

$10

Knights of Columbus Council 588 Fall Street Collection

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternity in the world. We bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy in our communities. A key pillar of our mission is honoring and celebrating ALL human life. On Saturday, October 26, we will be collecting donations for Disabled Persons. Watch for us from 9AM to 12Noon at the intersection of N. Sparta and Main St in Sparta Township NJ.

Respect Life Convocation

Join the faithful from around the diocese for a day of unified prayer for life, family and country.

$20

Catholicism from Scratch

St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

Self-contained sessions on specific topics, focusing on the basics of Catholicism for those who need a brush-up, those who missed it the first time around, or those who never heard it before.

Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well

This four-part series explores death, dying, and eternal life from a Catholic perspective. Topics such as wills, Anointing, hospice, palliative care, funerals, and Catholic burials are all discussed. We encourage you to invite your local funeral directors, priests, permanent deacons, parishioners, and all those involved in caring for the elderly, sick, and dying to attend so they may be equipped to answer questions about preparing for death and Eternal Life and to lead parish formation days on these topics. Offered in English and Spanish

$15.00

Young Adult Men’s and Women’s Group

St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 30 for our Men’s and Women’s faith-sharing groups – Women, Wine, and the Word of God & Bros, Brews, and the Bible! Anyone in their 20s and 30s are welcome to join! We can’t wait to see you there!

2024 Diocesan Youth Conference

St. Elizabeth University, Dolan Performance Hall 2 Convent Rd., Morristown, NJ, United States

Students in grades 8 through 12 are welcome to attend this year's Diocesan Youth Conference, Transformed By God's Love, on Sunday, November 3rd. The day will include Mass with Bishop Kevin Sweeney, music, talks, breakout sessions, lunch, conference t-shirt, liturgy, and a talk from our keynote speaker, ValLimar Jansen. Please register by October 18th.

$35

Saint Ann’s Fall Festival

St. Ann Church, Parsippany 781 Smith Rd., Parsippany, NJ, United States

St. Ann’s Church is hosting its Thirteenth Annual Fall Festival The Community of St. Ann Church in Parsippany is hosting its thirteenth annual Fall Festival on November 15th and 16th. St. Ann’s will have 44 Tables of vendors, including Stitching Queens, Mary Kay and Pampered Chef, who will be offering various handmade crafts and products. The fair will also include ministry opportunities, a Bake Sale, Tricky Trays on both days and a 50-50. This year’s dates are: Friday evening, November 15, 5–9 p.m. and Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Ann’s is located at 781 Smith

St. Mark’s Annual Craft Fair

St. Mark the Evangelist, Long Valley 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley

Please join us at our annual craft fair featuring hand-made items. Free admission/parking/indoor event. Vendor space contact mariannek.stm@gmail.com

Free

2nd Annual Veterans Day Benefit Dinner Dance

Knights of Columbus Father Mychal Judge Council 16990 Benefit Dinner Dance featuring buffet dinner with multiple entrees; salad, soft drinks and desserts included. BYOB. Live music by Cruise Control playing your favorite songs from all eras. Tickets still only $45 per person. Net proceeds will benefit veterans' groups. Event held in beautiful All Hallows Hall, St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4 Beaver Run Road, Hamburg, NJ 07419. Dinner is 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Music starts at 8:00 and ends at 10:30 p.m. Door prize drawing included with ticket purchase and 50/50 raffle available. Only 100 tickets available. This event sold

OLM Kinnelon Knights of Columbus Breakfast with Santa

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST - FREE PHOTO WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS. FREE WILL OFFERING... PROCEEDS FROM THE BREAKFAST SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED! Location: Our Lady of the Magnificat - 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ 07405

Young Adult Advent Holy Hour

St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

Please join us Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30 pm for our Advent Holy Hour! Following Mass at 7:00 pm, we will experience the deep and moving prayer of Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel! There will be praise and worship music, along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation available with both Fr. Paul and Fr. Yojan. There is no better way to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas than to be before Him in the Eucharist. Please note: There will not be any Adoration or Confession at 6:00 pm, as our event will include these. The evening will start at