MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A fundraiser that combined the musical gifts of a Maplewood priest with the artistic talent of an Archdiocese of Newark staff member recently helped spotlight the Mercy House, an archdiocesan resource and referral center for women, children and families. “Music, Murals, & Mercy,” held on June 26 at St. Joseph Church in […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that upheld the constitutional right to abortion. In general, this decision was met with support from Republicans and outcry from Democrats. Those who support the decision say that this new ruling will save unborn […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Rev. David Hinojosa, who was recently ordained by the Archdiocese of Newark, has been assigned to St. Peter’s Church in Belleville, where he recently celebrated his first Mass. Photos Courtesy of Ivan Sciberras
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At a time when many families are still struggling from the economic impact of COVID-19, the pastor of St. Joseph Church in Maplewood and the director of communications for the Archdiocese of Newark are combining their artistic gifts for a fundraiser to help those in need. “Music, Murals, & Mercy,” which will […]
NEWARK, NJ — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, has appointed the Rev. Stephen J. Fichter, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Wyckoff, as the new episcopal vicar of education of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective July 1. In his new role, Fichter will support the archbishop in the exercise of his […]
NEWARK, NJ — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, ordained five men to the priesthood during the Rite of Ordination on May 28 in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. As their loved ones looked on, the five priests-to-be — Roberto Julio Moreno Andrión, Matthew Gonzalez, David Hinojosa, Peter Jacob Volz, and Ashton […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The nation was again plunged into despair on May 24 when a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, injuring many others. This was the third-deadliest school shooting in a U.S. school, after the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007 and the Sandy Hook Elementary […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children raised more than $450,000 — meeting and exceeding its target goal — to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark Catholic schools at its annual gala in West Orange’s Pleasantdale Chateau on May 11. This year’s gala honored three leaders […]
NEWARK, NJ — During an afternoon filled with celebration, love and joy, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, blessed more than 150 couples who have achieved 50 years of marriage at an uplifting golden anniversary Mass on May 15 in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Husbands and wives from throughout the Archdiocese […]
NEWARK, NJ — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, will ordain five men to the priesthood during the rite of ordination on Saturday, May 28, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Tobin also ordained four transitional deacons during a separate ordination at the cathedral on Sunday, May 22, at noon. This year’s […]