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The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) marked the return of a decades-long holiday tradition on Dec. 4, hosting its annual Christmas Breakfast at St. Michael School in Newark. The event brought together Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, alongside SFIC donors, staff, and students for a joyful celebration to ring in the holiday season.

Hundreds gathered at Seton Hall University’s South Orange campus to mark its 15th annual Christmas at the Hall celebration featuring its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on the University Green on Dec. 3, 2024. The evening was filled with holiday cheer, live performances from campus groups, and opportunities for giving.

Rejoice in the Lord | Dec. 6, 2024

Students benefiting from the Archdiocese of Newark’s “We Are Living Stones” Catholic Tuition Assistance Program shared their gratitude this holiday season by creating heartfelt Thanksgiving cards for Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark.

A fifth grader from Nutley’s Good Shepherd Academy, a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Newark, is sharing his talent and message with students across the state after winning an art contest sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) earlier this year.

News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and gratitude by a number of Catholics in the U.S.

Over 40 young Catholics from five New Jersey colleges gathered at Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah this fall for an intercollegiate faith hike organized by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Campus Ministry.

At Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, a distinctive extracurricular activity is offering students the opportunity to engage with military veterans while learning the importance of service and giving back to those in need.

On Nov. 4, Seton Hall University, local officials, and national representatives gathered for Mass and a ceremony marking Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly’s investiture as the 22nd president.

For the first time since a 2019 fire, the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes welcomed Academy students to its newly rebuilt sanctuary for the All Saints Day celebration on Nov. 1.

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors' first annual report highlights progress in safeguarding and recommendations for addressing gaps, dedicated to abuse survivors.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named over 16,000 semifinalists, including students from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Newark, competing for $26M in scholarships.

The collaboration between the Archdiocese and the ECHO Program is an example of how the Church is investing in the future, empowering young people to serve with faith, dedication, and knowledge.

Rahsaan Garlin is passionate about encouraging African American young people to see how their gifts are needed in the Catholic Church.

In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, parishes and Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Newark came together to celebrate the annual Blessing of the Animals.

Dr. Marla James, 2024 Archdiocese of Newark Teacher of the Year, received the distinguished honor from The New Jersey Council for American Private Education.

At the close of the first week of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, shares a video message reflecting on a week marked by prayer, listening, and dialogue. The synod seeks to promote collaboration and greater involvement from all Church members, fostering openness to address the diverse needs of the faithful.

Joseph Walsh, recently appointed as Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Schools, brings decades of Catholic education experience.

Devout Catholics traveled from all over the state to advocate for the unborn at the 2024 N.J. March for Life in Trenton.