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 The Diocese of Paterson includes the three counties of Passaic, Morris, and Sussex in northern New Jersey, under the leadership of Bishop Arthur Joseph Serratelli . The diocese is blessed with urban, suburban, and rural parishes. Our parishes, schools, agencies, hospitals, and ministries help to serve the 377,000 Catholics who live in the diocese.
We are committed to building a community which is truly Catholic, united in our adherence to the faith handed down through the ages from the apostles. We invite you to learn more about our community of faith. We offer our services to those in need, and for those who wish to serve, we offer many opportunities.
 This Week in the Beacon |
 Our Way to Peace in a Violent World
 Christ made the Church “the sign and instrument of the forgiveness and reconciliation that he acquired for us at the price of his blood” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1442). Furthermore, he entrusted the exercise of the power of absolution to the apostles and those who share in their "ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor 5:18). Thus, each time we go to confession, the absolution spoken by the priest is Christ’s word of divine forgiveness. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a grace-filled opportunity for us to confront the mysterium iniquitatis...
Veni, Vidi, Vinci
 To succinctly describe Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States, this phrase I first learned in my high school Latin I class seems to fit perfectly. "I came, I saw, I conquered." And he did!
...Buoyed by his message of hope built on faith and a commitment to defending the dignity of the human person, how can we not embark with the joy of his words fresh in our hearts on a mission of evangelization in our nation?
Partners in Prevention 2008
A Person Who Cares Can Prevent Child Abuse
Every day in the United States three children die as a result of child abuse. That's almost 1,100 children per year that die at the hands of an abuser. Most of these children are under the age of six. Often, these children are suffering silently among us. By knowing the ten signs of child abuse and neglect you can give them a voice and save a child's life.
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Supporting each other in their vocation
Brothers from Colombia reunited to serve as priests in the diocese
Brothers often follow in each other's footsteps. For two brothers, born and raised in the South American country of Colombia, following in each other's footsteps meant taking the steps to pursue vocations to the priesthood. Father Leonardo Jaramillo, 41, and his younger brother Father Misael Jaramillo, 39, are two native Colombians now serving as priests in the Paterson Diocese.
Hope for peace in the Holy Land
Retired diocesan priest travels with CRS to where Jesus once walked
Msgr. Joe Ciampaglio, a retired priest of the Paterson Diocese, is far from slowing down. His journey in the priesthood has led him overseas through his work as a Global Fellow for Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. His latest stop - the Holy Land, where he witnessed first hand the work of the international agency in the place where Jesus Christ once lived. As part of his work with CRS, he then visited parishes around the country and talked about his personal experiences to illustrate the agency's programs.
New Joy-Filled Marriage course encourages married couples to practice NFP
PARSIPPANY - A new course, "God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage," now available in the diocese, encourages married couples to practice Natural Family Planning as the way to plan for children in their marriage.
Major initiative launched to inspire parishes to get involved in evangelization
PARSIPPANY - Bishop Serratelli is calling on Catholics in the diocese to help "transform the entire world" and "share in Jesus' work of establishing the kingdom of God" by proclaiming the Gospel by word and by deed - this as the diocese launches a major effort to encourage parishes to get "fired up" about getting more involved in evangelization throughout the Church of Paterson and beyond.
Wayne students befriend sixth-grader recovering from cancer
For 12-year-old Rowan Zubi, every time she walks into her pink bedroom she wants to "pinch herself" because it is like a "dream." The sixth-grader was recently treated to a room "makeover" through Healing Spaces Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to warming the hearts and bringing joy to seriously ill children by creating "dream rooms" of a unique healing environment in their home that minimizes the stress of hospitalization and gives them their own space to recover.
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Spreading the Gospel in challenging times
[The following statement was issued by the diocese on April 1.]
The Diocese of Paterson is committed to its mission to spread the Gospel through its parishes, educational programs and Catholic Charities. We are deeply committed to serving all in the diocese, especially those with special needs. These needs encompass both spiritual support and services to the poor, the ill, disenfranchised and educational programs, including schools. All of these programs are tremendously worthwhile and deserving of support. Bishop Serratelli, with diocesan staff, boards, and councils, is actively looking at balancing these priorities against very challenging financial realities.
Annual Financial Report
 The
information contained in this report has been extracted from various financial
statements which have been issued by the Diocese of Paterson and its related
organizations. The information presented here is available upon request by
contacting Joseph LiPari, CPA, Diocesan Controller, at the Diocesan Center.
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download/print the report.
Living and Working with Integrity
The Code of Pastoral Conduct - Diocese of Paterson. This
code is a response to that call to integrity both in our relationships with
children and young people as well as with the adult faith community.
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entire document.
[Revised Code of Conduct, posted
May 17, 2005]
Daily Readings
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and reflect on the daily scripture readings - from the USCCB and New American
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Media Resources
 Catalog of Resources:
Available at the Diocesan Media Center is now online. Search by Title, Author, Topic or Level.
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Saturday Study Of Theology
Fall 2008 Semester
9:30AM – 12:30 PM
Presenter: Rt. Rev. Gerard P. Lair, OSB, Abbot Emeritus of St. Mary’s Abbey, Delbarton, Morristown
Click Here for Flyer and Registration
 Current Virtus Training Schedule
Protecting God's Children for Adults.
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Is God Calling You? Are you interested in a life of service as a priest or religious? For information, visit the Paterson Diocese Vocation Page.
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Living and Working with IntegrityCode of Pastoral
Conduct - Diocese of Paterson. This code is a response to that call to integrity
both in our relationships with children and young people as well as with the
adult faith community. Download/Print the
entire document. [ Revised Code of Conduct, posted May
17, 2005]
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