At parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark, the Easter Vigil will mark a significant milestone for catechumens ready to enter the fullness of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of initiation.
In all, 270 adults will be baptized and confirmed and will receive
This year in U.S. dioceses, the celebration of welcoming catechumens and candidates into the Catholic Church has been postponed until the coronavirus pandemic has been brought under control and states' stay-at-home orders are lifted and churches are once again opened. But at
In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word.
Easter is a
Despite scandals, the interest in joining the ranks of Catholicism has not only maintained but has grown.
The great gift of our faith is that it is not rooted in the 24-hour news cycle or in individual human beings, but rather in the truth and message of our Savior.
Question: Do the pastoral responsibilities of bishops extend to children in public schools? — Robert Bonsignore, Brooklyn, New York Answer: Yes, a bishop does have this obligation. Normally he meets this duty by ensuring that each parish has adequate religious education available
You’re a brand new Catholic. Welcome! As you begin to get acclimated to the many traditions of the Catholic Faith, it is natural to be both joyful and perhaps even a little bit confused. There may be a thousand little details, customs and