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 […]
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 […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Scout BSA Troop 17 and the Scouts’ families recently gathered at St. Rose of Lima Church in the Short Hills section of Millburn to honor the troop’s four newest Eagle Scouts: Ander Berman, a 15-year-old freshman at Millburn High School; Patrick Ragno and Taylor Brentjens, 18-year-old seniors at St. Peter’s Prep in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — St. Joseph’s Church, The United Tastes of America and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Holy Ascension will present “Village to Village: a Maplewood Village Fair Supporting Ukraine” at St. Joseph’s Church, 767 Prospect St. in Maplewood, on Sunday, June 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. The event will feature a special concert […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For the past few weeks, five JESPY House clients have dedicated themselves to knitting and crocheting Ukrainian flag pins. Currently being sold at the General Store Cooperative, 1875 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, and Rocket Ship Print Shop, 71 W. South Orange Ave. in South Orange, pins have also been […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The pastor of St. Joseph Church in Maplewood performed a musical meditation for Ukraine on April 8, raising funds for the shipment of much-needed supplies to the war-torn nation in the process. The Rev. Jim Worth’s concert brought in nearly $1,000 from the approximately 100 people in attendance, which included Maplewood Mayor […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange and Maplewood community came together on April 18 for “Remember & Tell: The SOMA Interfaith Holocaust Service,” to remember the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Despite the annual event being held virtually this year, it was incredibly poignant; the virtual platform actually allowed for […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Elks treasurer Ron Housley, center, presents checks for $500 each to Kate Cahill, food pantry manager at Our Lady of Sorrows Food Pantry in South Orange, left, and Bev Mozone, food pantry coordinator at St. Joseph’s Food Pantry in Maplewood. A total of $841 was raised by generous donations […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Michael L. Delahunty Division 9, in Montclair, will celebrate its 119th anniversary with a dinner and dance on Saturday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. This year’s guests of honor are Ted Yurgel, James Horn and Barbara Lyons. Lyons is a […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Feb. 13, New Jersey’s five Roman Catholic dioceses released lists of priests who have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors in the past several decades. The Archdiocese of Newark released a list with 63 names on it; all of the priests listed had either died or been removed from […]