Amid 'fragile' ceasefire, Caritas Jerusalem seeks to 'replant hope' in Gaza this Christmas

As the celebration of Christ's birth draws near, the traditional Christmas...

Born in hardship, sung in hope: the quiet, powerful origins of 'Silent Night'

As Christmas approaches and "Silent Night" begins to fill...

In Local News as of Dec. 19, 2025

The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have announced these upcoming events:

Catholic actor finds Christmas joy in helping US charity

With the Vatican's Nativity scene and huge Christmas tree...

Mass shooting at Brown University a tragedy that strikes at heart of Providence community

The violence that erupted at the Brown University's campus Dec. 13...

Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Gaza City's Holy Family Parish before Christmas

In a sign of closeness as Christmas approaches...

Experts offer strategies for connection during Christmas amid US 'epidemic' of loneliness

he holidays are here, and the Savior comes – but for many...

A little soap for the nation’s potty mouth

At a rather tender age, I must have sassed my mom. I don’t...

The signs are everywhere: God is with us

In our first reading on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Lord invites Ahaz ...

Advent reflections from the women doctors of the Church

Advent calls us beyond the false security of the merely...

Mensaje pastoral para el Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

En la primera lectura del cuarto domingo de Adviento, el Señor invita a Ajaz a...

Father Koch: The Eucharist is made possible by the Incarnation

While we often focus on the redemptive ministry of Jesus ...

ND senior Tori Bucchere the common denominator between her basketball coach and father

Life works in strange ways that can also be wonderful ...

Holmdel community gets in the Christmas spirit

Arriving on a fire truck, Santa Claus made a dramatic appearance ...

Medford parish prepares for Christmas season

The campus of St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, has been looking festive ...

Bishop O’Connell joins priests in musical Christmas message

In St. Alphonsus Church, Hopewell, Bishop David M. O'Connell...

Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Dolan; names Bishop Hicks of Joliet, Ill., as successor

In one of the most anticipated U.S. episcopal appointments of his pontificate...

Bishop O’Connell Visits Our Lady of Sorrows School for Sacrament of Reconciliation

Students from Our Lady of Sorrows School, Hamilton...

Parishes clean up damage, help those displaced by floods in Western Washington state

Several parishes and schools across Western Washington ...

Pew report reveals why some Americans, including Catholics, leave their childhood faith

Americans who leave their childhood religion typically do so by the age...

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