Special Report: Mass Shootings in the U.S.
Dateline 2015: Rival biker gangs clash in Waco, Texas, leaving nine killed and 18 wounded on May 17. One month later on June 17, nine people attending a Bible study are gunned down in a church in...
View ArticleSpecial Report: Pastoral Letter on Pornography
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved a formal statement entitled, “Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography,” on November 17, 2015, at their annual...
View ArticleBroussard Named St. Anthony High School Head of School
The Board of Trustees of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad E. Broussard as Head of School. Broussard will be responsible for directing the academic...
View ArticleStatement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Hobby Lobby
Below is a statement from The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores:I applaud today’s Supreme Court decision in...
View ArticleNew Jersey's Adoption Law Has Changed -- What Birth Parents Need to Know
New Jersey’s adoption law has changed with regard to adoptees’ access to full birth record information. In the future, the names of all birth parents who placed a child for adoption in New Jersey will...
View ArticleChallenging the Culture as We Celebrate Independence Day
By Sister Constance Veit, l.s.p.When we observed the Fortnight for Freedom in 2012, I naively thought it would be a one-time event. I assumed that the HHS Contraceptive Mandate would soon be overturned...
View ArticleHomily Given During the Funeral Mass for the Rev. Robert J. Cormier
Father Robert J. Cormier1 December 1956 – 13 May 2014On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 a Funeral Mass was held for the Rev. Robert J. Cormier at St. Michael's Church in Cranford, New Jersey. "Father Bob" as...
View ArticleRemarks by Archbishop Myers at Seton Hall University's 2014 Commencement
Photo Courtesy of Seton Hall Your Eminence, Cardinal Dziwisz, President Esteban, Provost Robinson, esteemed honorary degree recipient Mrs. Eberstadt, parents, family, friends of our graduates, and...
View ArticleArchdiocese to Ordain 12 New Priests on May 24
On Saturday, May 24, the Archdiocese of Newark will have the second largest class among dioceses in the nation in terms of new priests when 12 men are ordained to the priesthood for service in the...
View ArticleSuccessful Collection of Communion Dresses and Suits
For this year’s Spring Stewardship Project, the Office of Development and Stewardship organized a collection of Communion dresses and suits to help families in need in our four counties. More than 300...
View Article24 Hours for the Lord
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called on the faithful throughout the world to observe “24 hours for the Lord,” which began at noon today -- Friday, March 28 -- and goes until noon on Saturday,...
View ArticleLighting the Way Schools Initiative Ready to Launch in July
The Archdiocese of Newark today announced that Lighting the Way, a strategic plan to ensure a strong and sustainable system of Catholic elementary schools within the Archdiocese, is moving forward in...
View ArticleCall to Action: Critical Legislation Affecting Catholic Cemeteries
Below is a letter from His Grace, The Most Reverend John J. Myers, concerning some impending legislation that will affect very negatively religious freedom, the ministry of Catholic Cemeteries, and the...
View ArticleHomily Given at Annual Blue Mass
Reverend Kevin Carter, Pastor of Saint Margaret of Cortona Church in Little Ferry, gave the following Homily during the Annual Blue Mass on November 6, 2014 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred...
View ArticleArchdiocese to Celebrate Annual Mass for Law Enforcement Officers
The Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate the Annual Mass for Law Enforcement Officers at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Clifton Avenue and Victoria...
View ArticleHonohan Named President of Immaculate Conception High School
The Board of Trustees of Immaculate Conception High School, Montclair announced that The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, has appointed Celia Triggs Honohan as President of this...
View ArticleMass of Beatification
Sister Miriam Teresa Dejanovich was declared blessed before a standing room crowd of faithful during a joy-filled liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Oct. 4.Hundreds of members of...
View ArticleOffice for Evangelization App
Evangelization? There's an app for that! How can I find out more about my faith?What events can I attend that will help me grow in my faith and where I can meet like-minded Catholics?How can I grow as...
View ArticleNydegger, Andreano Named Vicars General of Archdiocese
The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, today announced that he has appointed Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Nydegger, currently pastor of St. Philomena Parish, Livingston and Executive Director...
View ArticleRelevant Radio 1430 AM Brings Catholic Radio to Newark and NYC
Below is a press release from Relevant Radio Green Bay, Wisconsin– Relevant Radio celebrated its first broadcast on Thursday,August 28, 2014, on WNSW 1430 AM out of Newark, New Jersey. The U.S....
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