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‘Star of Wonder, Star of Night’ -- A pictorial look at parish commemorations of the Epiphany

The Solemnity of the Epiphany was observed around the Diocese with celebrations that featured parishioners dressed as kings; the distribution of gifts and sharing of delicious foods and time together.
Pope baptizes babies, urges parents to teach them to pray

Telling parents and godparents to teach their little ones to pray ...
Faith involves questioning, risks, adoring Jesus, Pope says on Epiphany

Faith is a journey inspired by restless questioning, fraught with risk, ...
Hopewell Valley parishes take a stand against global hunger

Preparing more than 20,000 meals in less than two hours can be done.
‘Born is the King of Israel’: A pictorial look at parish Christmas celebrations

Christmas unfolded with beauty and splendor across the four counties of the Diocese ...
The Spirit of Christmas: Parish events help families engage in season

Parishes in the Diocese made an extra effort to ...
Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, Pope says on Christmas

With the birth of Jesus, God became flesh to share ...
Bring hope to others, justice for the poor, Pope says at Christmas Mass

Christ was born to touch people's hearts and show that love is the power that changes the course of history, Pope Francis said.
UPDATED: Bishop on Christmas Eve: Story of Christ's Birth is truly worth repeating

Though the words of the ages-old Christmas story never change, new life and meaning is added each time the story is retold and shared.
Nativity scenes on display at a record 43 state capitols, law firm says

Private citizen groups have arranged for Nativity scenes to be on display at ...
'Silent Night' put town on map; chapel memorializing carol draws tourists

The Christmas song "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night") may have ...
Vatican announces Pope Francis' end-of-year liturgy schedule

With most of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic removed, Pope Francis is scheduled ...
Jordan to develop tourist village next to World Heritage Baptism Site

Jordan began Christmas celebrations by unveiling a project...
Extension features Nativity art, letters by children of Ukraine, Uvalde

The cover of the winter issue of Catholic Extension's magazine is ...
The Nativity: Faith’s beauty revealed in a humble scene of encounter

“Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, ..."
Where to find the Lord on Christmas

Are you looking for the Lord this Christmas? Then consider casting your gaze closer to home ...
Seasonal books help readers stay focused on faith this Christmas

When Clement Clarke Moore wrote, “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas...
Sweet spice and everything nice on Christmas morning

Once thought to be more valuable than gold, cinnamon is mentioned in the Bible as one ...
UPDATED: Diocesan choir’s ‘Messiah’ concerts met with joy in Red Bank, Toms River

.“We had to bring in extra chairs! …
'Why The Nativity?' is serviceable addition to stock of Christmas films

If you get the impression that the film "Why the Nativity?" is ubiquitous this holiday season...
Mary accompanies migrants heading north, Pope says on Guadalupe feast

During this "bitter time" of war, hunger, injustice and poverty, ...
On Mary’s Feast Day, the Pope weeps for the ‘martyred people’ of Ukraine

Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to join him in entrusting to Mary "the universal desire for peace, especially for the martyred Ukraine, which is suffering so much."
Las Antorchas de Guadalupe siguen siendo una luz sustentadora en la Diócesis

En una celebración llena de entusiasmo, devoción y esperanza, ...
USPS 'Virgin and Child' stamp features one of world's most revered images

Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a ...
Torches of Guadalupe remain a sustaining light in Diocese

In a celebration filled with enthusiasm, devotion and hope, ...

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