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January 10
Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit to St. Michael Parish in Netcong where he celebrated the vigil Mass for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 30.Read More -
January 10
Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit to Our Lady of Pompei Church (OLP) in Paterson where he celebrated Mass for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 30.Read More -
January 10
It only took a few preparations for Elizabeth Poore of Holy Family Parish here to get ready for her faith-filled mission — a winter coat, a backpack and small headphones filled with Christmas music. During early December, this lifelong parishioner set off to canvas her neighborhood in Florham Park and a few local housing developments to deliver a special Christmas gift door to door to fellow members of her community: copies of “The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity” by Matthew Kelly.Read More -
January 10
Over centuries, masterpiece paintings have artfully captured the beauty and drama of many defining moments in Christ’s life — from sweet scenes of his Nativity to emotional depictions of a “doubting” St. Thomas touching Jesus’ wounds after his Crucifixion and Resurrection. But recently, a diocesan priest suggested that Catholics could get more — and deeper — spiritual insights about Jesus, Mary and other biblical figures than meet the eye by opening their hearts to Christ in prayer and contemplation, as they view these religiously-themed works of art.Read More -
January 10
Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit Jan. 1 to St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Paterson where he celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on New Year’s Day, a Holy Day of Obligation.Read More -
January 10
When a pilgrim steps foot on the grounds of the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling, the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity hope they find a place of welcome and hospitality. That was one of the many messages Missionary Servant Father Dennis Berry, director of the Stirling shrine, heard from Pope Francis during the first International Convention of Rectors and Pastoral Workers of Shrines, sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization. The convention, held in Rome, focused on the theme, “The Shrine: The Open Door for the New Evangelization.”Read More -
January 10
Omaha attorney Brian Buescher, a Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus, was nominated by President Trump to serve on the U.S. District Court in Nebraska. But when the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on his nomination, U. S. Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Kamala Harris of California, both Democrats, asked Buescher if he was willing to end his longtime membership in the Knights of Columbus if confirmed because in their view, the organization holds “extreme beliefs,” which they felt would cloud his ability to fairly judge cases.Read More -
January 3
Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit to St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Green Pond on Christmas morning Dec. 25 where he celebrated Mass for the Nativity of the Lord.Read More
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It definitely seems easier to avoid conversations on faith with our Atheist brothers and sisters, but Jesus calls us to be bold witnesses.
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Picture 16,000 college students from all over America and across the globe together in the tropical city of Indianapolis, Indiana... The post 16,000 Reasons To Be Hopeful About The Catholic Church...
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News from the Vatican
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A few decades of respectful Catholic-Jewish dialogue pale in comparison to "19 centuries of Christian anti-Judaism," Pope Francis said, so Catholics must continue to ask forgiveness and...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Lauren Desberg By Carl Peters CAMDEN, N.J. (CNS) -- In recent months, violinist Alana Youssefian has performed at New York City's Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Yale...
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IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a second letter issued in mid-January about what he knew and didn't regarding abuse allegations involving his predecessor, Cardinal...
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IMAGE: CNS photos/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- At the upcoming meeting on protecting minors, Pope Francis wants leaders of the world's bishops' conferences to clearly understand...
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Today’s Readings
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Reading 1 Heb 2:14-18Responsorial Psalm Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9Gospel Mk 1:29-39
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STATEMENT OF THE NEW JERSEY CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ON THE STATUS OF A VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
The Roman Catholic Bishops of New Jersey announced on December 14, 2018, their decision to retain Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille Biros to design, implement and administer a statewide Victims Compensation Program for the submission, evaluation, and settlement of individual claims of sexual abuse of a minor.
N.J. Dioceses to establish victim compensation and counseling programCardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, announced Nov. 19 that the Archdiocese of Newark and the Dioceses of Camden, Metuchen, Paterson and Trenton are committed to the establishment of a Victim Compensation and Counseling Program. The details and mechanics of this program will be finalized after consultation with - and input from - all stakeholders, and will be released when they are available.
BISHOP SERRATELLI'S STATEMENT ON THE PENNSYLVANIA GRAND JURY REPORT
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report issued on August 14, 2018 was profoundly upsetting to every person of good will. The abuses described in the report are criminal and morally reprehensible. They show a heartbreaking departure from our fundamental belief in the dignity and value of every child.
STATEMENT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NEW JERSEY
New Jersey’s Roman Catholic Bishops acknowledge that media accounts of the details contained in Pennsylvania’s grand jury report show a heartbreaking departure from our fundamental belief in the dignity and value of every child.
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