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The status of Cardinal Tobin's 'We Are His Witnesses' program
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (21+ words) The status of Cardinal Tobin's 'We Are His Witnesses' program'Bergen Record The status of Cardinal Tobin's 'We Are His Witnesses' program...
How 'We Are His Witnesses' study will work in this NJ archdiocese
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (114+ words) How 'We Are His Witnesses' study will work in this NJ archdiocese'Bergen Record How 'We Are His Witnesses' study will work in this NJ archdiocese The Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey's largest Catholic diocese, launched a reorganization plan last year,…...
NJ's biggest Catholic diocese hits pause on plan to merge parishes
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (676+ words) Last June, the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark launched a review called "We Are His Witnesses," which aimed to consider potential consolidations or closures of some of its 211 North Jersey parishes. But amid confusion and pushback from many parishioners, Cardinal Joseph…...
Can North Jersey Catholics challenge plan to merge dozens of churches?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) As the Archdiocese plans to downsize, an expert on Catholic canon law is coming to New Jersey to advise congregations on their rights. Can North Jersey Catholics challenge plan to merge dozens of churches? When the Newark Archdiocese unveils a…...
The Catholic Church's abuse scandal is a tragedy. Some priests are victims, too | Opinion
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) On Palm Sunday in 2002 as I prepared to begin Mass, I took a brown paper bag with the eyes, nose and mouth cut out and placed it over my head. As I processed up the aisle, I could hear giggles…...
Why NJ's Cardinal Tobin has emerged as a leading critic of Trump, ICE
2+ week, 5+ day ago (105+ words) Why NJ's Cardinal Tobin has emerged as a leading critic of Trump, ICE'Bergen Record Why NJ's Cardinal Tobin has emerged as a leading critic of Trump, ICE Cardinal Joseph Tobin, leader of New Jersey's biggest Catholic diocese, grew up in…...
The Church has political power it must wield. Here's why | Opinion
3+ week, 3+ day ago (157+ words) The Church has political power it must wield. Here's why | Opinion'Bergen Record The Church has political power it must wield. Here's why | Opinion My Christmas homily began by recounting how churches in the Boston and Chicago areas adjusted their outdoor…...
Why is Cardinal Dolan expected to resign and who could replace him?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (329+ words) Cardinal Timothy Dolan is expected to step down as archbishop of New York after reaching the Catholic Church's mandatory retirement age, with reports indicating the Vatican could announce his successor in the coming days. Dolan turned 75 in February 2025, the age…...
Who is Ronald Hicks? What to know about New York's new archbishop
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (131+ words) Pope Leo has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks, a fellow Chicagoan, as the successor to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is retiring after leading the Catholic Church in New York for more than a decade. Dolan, ... Who is Ronald Hicks? What to…...
NJ churches go to the dogs. Why you're seeing more paws in the pews
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) NJ churches go to the dogs. Why you're seeing more paws in the pews'northjersey.com NJ churches go to the dogs. Why you're seeing more paws in the pews The Rev. Jeffrey Roy was leading his Rumson congregation in a…...