Ash Wednesday ushers in Lent

Ash Wednesday ushers in Lent

Photo courtesy of St. Peter Church The faithful showed up in large numbers for the five Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated at St. Peter Church. The Holy Season of Lent culminates in the Easter Triduum, which is April 17-19. Easter Sunday this year will be celebrated on April 20, both in the Western Church and the […]

Cardinal Tobin distributes ashes during two Newark Masses

Cardinal Tobin distributes ashes during two Newark Masses

NEWARK, NJ — Many Catholics attended two Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark on March 2.  Tobin distributed ashes to long lines of people by sprinkling them on the tops of heads, forgoing the traditional forehead placement out of an abundance of caution […]

Upcoming events at Verona church

VERONA, NJ — The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit has many opportunities to walk with you on your journey this Lent, according to a press release. The church, located at 36 Gould St. in Verona, offers the following: A pancake supper will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is […]