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April 8
Solids? Polka dots? Stripes? It was up to the women at the Edward King House to choose the colors and styles of their nails for the manicures they had done by Julia DelMastro, volunteer at the senior center in Newport, R.I. and a sophomore nursing student at nearby Salve Regina University.Read More -
April 8
Bishop Kevin Sweeney presided at the Easter Vigil Mass in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson at 8 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 3. This is the night that “shall be as bright as day” as proclaimed by the Exsultet, an ancient church hymn, as the Church joyfully anticipates Christ’s Resurrection.Read More -
April 8
Bishop Kevin Sweeney served as main celebrant for his first Easter Mass as Bishop at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson April 4. Easter, the chief feast of the Church’s ecclesiastical year, commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.Read More -
April 8
Bishop Kevin Sweeney presided at the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, April 2 in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. The solemn service began with the Liturgy of the Word, including the account of the Passion and Death of Jesus. The Veneration of the Cross, an ancient practice, followed.Read More -
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Bishop Kevin Sweeney celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening, April 1 in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. The Mass commemorates the institution of the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders by Jesus Christ.Read More -
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The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson hosted its first Children’s Easter Mass for its special needs community at 11:30 a.m. April 4 on Easter. Msgr. Geno Sylva, the cathedral’s rector, was the main celebrant of the Mass and all children of the community were invited to celebrate Easter together.Read More -
April 8
In a series of revelations to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s, Our Lord called for a special feast day to be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter. Today, we know that feast as Divine Mercy Sunday, named by Pope St. John Paul II at the canonization of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000. Divine Mercy Sunday this year will be celebrated on April 11.Read More -
April 8
The freezing 30-degree temperatures and cloudy skies over St. Joseph Church in Lincoln Park on the morning of April 2, Good Friday, didn’t discourage a large crowd of parishioners from gathering — all socially distanced — at the edge of the parish’s “prayer park” for the dedication of a new outdoor Stations of the Cross. The sizable group of about 70 people attested to the great anticipation that the powerful new devotional has generated at St. Joseph’s Parish — three days before the glorious Resurrection of Our Savior. Alexander Weiss, 16, a new St. Joseph’s parishioner and member of Boy Scout Troop 74 in Montville, built the outdoor Stations for his Eagle Scout service project.Read More -
April 8
April 3 was a day for so many around the Diocese in which their lives were changed forever. In churches across the Diocese, 75 people — adults, teens and children — were initiated into full membership in the Church. During the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday, the elect received the three Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.Read More -
April 8
Silence is golden, and technology companies are making the phrase their mantra when it comes to religious groups on social media. Alarmingly, according to a white paper issued by the Napa Legal Institute, religious groups and figures have been silenced by tech companies at a rate of about one a week.Read More -
April 1
In a letter sent to pastors and all in leadership at Catholic schools in the Diocese last week, the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools announced the launch of a new advertising campaign designed to raise awareness about the Catholic education opportunities available within the Diocese of Paterson’s elementary and high schools.Read More -
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Bishop Kevin Sweeney served as main celebrant and homilist of the vigil Mass marking Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion at St. Mary Assumption Church in Passaic March 27.Read More -
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Bishop Kevin Sweeney served as the main celebrant and homilist at Mass on Palm Sunday March 28 in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson marking his first Palm Sunday Mass as the Bishop of Paterson.Read More -
April 1
Although the pandemic has kept the retired Salesian sisters of the Provincial House in Haledon indoors and away from in-person ministry, it has been unable to limit their creativity and desire to help others. After seeing a news segment on the television about a young Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, Alexandra Marcello, and the program she started to help families who lost a loved one to COVID-19, the sisters knew they wanted to get involved.Read More -
April 1
It was a warm afternoon on March 20 with clear skies over the town square in downtown Newton, where a small but spirited group of Catholics held up two long banners that helped make their faith-based message to the public loud and clear: “God’s Marriage = 1 Man + 1 Woman.” On that Saturday, these 21 faith-filled men and women drew a variety of reactions from passing motorists — from honks of approval to one disapproving gesture of “thumbs down.”Read More -
April 1
On Easter, the Catholic Church in the Philippines will inaugurate a yearlong celebration to mark 500 years of Christianity in the country. The theme of the jubilee celebration is “Gifted to Give.” For Filipinos in the Paterson Diocese, this celebration has brought joy and excitement as several events are planned to coincide with the jubilee year. On Easter, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Rockaway will be the site of the official kick-off of the celebration with a Filipino Mass at 1 p.m.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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News from the Vatican
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The countries in the world with the most people baptized Catholics continue to be, in order: Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines, the United States and Italy.
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On the 100th birthday of his priest abuser, Mark J. Williams visited his abuser’s gravesite and “let it go.” He forgave the man for the pain he had caused.
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Catholic News Service
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Australian Cardinal Edward I. Cassidy, a longtime Vatican diplomat and former...
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NEW YORK (CNS) — The tedious sci-fi parable “Voyagers” (Lionsgate) seems designed to prove that...
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The countries in the world with the most people baptized Catholics...
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bullying in schools is nothing new, but in the COVID-19 era, it...
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BELFAST, Northern Ireland (CNS) — The Catholic bishop of Belfast urged politicians to be more...
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Hallow Blog
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3 days ago“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set... -
2 weeks agoWays to feel more connected to God and each other It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of Lent. While last year’s Holy Week was incredibly difficult for many, this year’s Holy Week brings a... -
2 months agoPray with Jesus The post How to Pray: Our Father in Aramaic appeared first on Hallow. -
2 months agoPray alongside Mary. The post How to Pray: 7 Sorrows Rosary appeared first on Hallow. -
2 months ago“Remember, o most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.” [Litany of the Blessed...
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Today’s Readings
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Reading I Acts 4:13-21Responsorial Psalm 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21Gospel Mk 16:9-15
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Life Teen Blog
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As those walking with teens in the faith, God works through Youth Ministers and Core members for teens to get the help they really need. Part of this accompaniment with teens is having honest...
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At that moment, we realized that maybe we don't have it all together… but hey, that's okay. I still have some helpful tips up my sleeve, and I'm going to share them with you now.
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Ministry is ironic because those of us who minister often find it difficult to be ministered to. We encourage and teach teens to pray, but how often do we pray outside of ministry? We tell others to...
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The new year has begun, and it is off to the races, and so are we. Your brand new Edge Support Box for March 2021 is now live online and on its way to your parish. We are excited to share with you...
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While serving in ministry, it is essential that we keep our spiritual cup filled through various means. That includes partaking in the sacraments such as the Eucharist and Reconciliation, setting...
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video: Bishop announces diocesan ministries appeal
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Directory for Services – Walking with Moms in Need
ENGLISH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE FACEBOOK PAGES
Spanish language:
www.facebook.com/diocesispaterson
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www.facebook.com/patersondiocese
Launched last March as churches were required to close due to social distancing guidelines, the Diocese of Paterson official Facebook page has helped many connect with news of the Paterson Diocese amid the coronavirus pandemic. The faithful are invited to “like” or follow the page to stay in touch with many events happening around the Diocese.
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Diocesan Ministries Appeal
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MEET the people of the diocesan ministries appeal
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NJ Bishops Statement on the Reproductive Freedom Act
The Catholic Church believes and teaches that all human life is sacred from conception to natural
death. For that reason, we, the Bishops of each of the dioceses in New Jersey, join in voicing the
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