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Last Saturday, Father Philip-Michael Tangorra, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP) Parish in Branchville, held a group of 30 parishioners in rapt attention as he presented a class about the First Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. He said that this, the first ecumenical council in Church history, ushered in a new era by uniting a divided Church with a universal proclamation, which reaffirmed that “Jesus is true God and true man.”

Bishop Kevin Sweeney made a pastoral visit to Holy Spirit Parish in Pequannock Sept. 13 where he celebrated Mass for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Bishop Kevin Sweeney made a pastoral visit on Sept. 12 to Holy Family Parish in Florham Park where he celebrated the 5:30 p.m. vigil Mass for the 24th Sunday in Ordin­ary Time.

For making a difference in the lives of thousands amid the coronavirus pandemic, diocesan Catholic Charities has announced its 2020 Caritas Samaritans. These caring individuals and organizations, who have gone above and beyond to help many in need, will be honored at the Virtual Caritas Gala at 5p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 via a video premiere featuring the eight honorees and their good works.

For 40 days starting on Sept. 23 and commencing on Nov. 1, pro-life advocates throughout the world are invited to participate in the 40 Days for Life campaign to pray and be an important witness for the protection of babies in the womb at the locations where they are being aborted. In the Paterson Diocese, there will be a vigil outside of Planned Parenthood at 196 Speedwell Avenue here. The Morris County Right to Life coordinates it.