SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS
Catechetical Sunday theme a reminder of one’s role as a witness to faith
Catechesis takes dedication – something Mary Mykityshyn witnessed firsthand when Hurricane Isaias swept through New Jersey Aug. 4.
Young adults get guidance on joy, thankfulness at Lenten retreat
What does it mean to be happy? How do we live a life of thankfulness?
Internet video experience unifies Catholic faithful during holiest of weeks
The internet was never so integral to the practice of the faith as during this year’s Holy Week and Easter, and the worldwide quarantine against COVID-19.
Parishioner’s handiwork helps Delran pastor with online Masses
Tony Lukis is used to handling different remodeling and construction jobs around the home.
New playlist showcases priests’ efforts to connect with parishioners via video
One priest played piano for a moving meditation on suffering in the midst of the pandemic. Other priests conducted the Stations of the Cross, or shared a bit of good humor and comforting words in special Holy Week messages.
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, Pope says
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.
Pope calls for a 'contagion' of Easter hope, peace, care for poor
In an Easter celebration like no other, Pope Francis prayed that Christ, "who has already defeated Death and opened for us the way to eternal salvation," would "dispel the darkness of our suffering humanity and lead us into the light of his glorious day, a day that knows no end."
Bishop O’Connell’s homily for the Easter Vigil
Jesus of Nazareth lived most of his life in obscurity without much notoriety or attention paid to him. The Gospels tell us about his birth in Bethlehem and, later, about his appearance in the temple at age twelve.
Pope leads Way of the Cross in empty, torch-lit St. Peter's Square
For the first time in his papacy, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross from St. Peter's Square rather than Rome's Colosseum, where it has been held annually for more than five decades.
'We will always be an Easter people,' Bishop says in podcast, video
In recorded podcast and video messages, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., extended an Easter greeting during which he offered words of assurance as faithful of the Diocese and beyond navigate the start of the Easter season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Turn to Christ,' faithful hear in livestreamed Good Friday liturgy
“Jesus does not declare the absence of God in his most extreme moment of suffering. Rather, he turns it into a prayer and a teaching moment,” Father Christopher Dayton preached during the Good Friday liturgy.
Andrea Bocelli to give online concert Easter Sunday from Italian Cathedral
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will perform religious songs live on Easter Sunday from Milan’s famous Duomo Cathedral.
On Holy Thursday, Pope thanks God for world's priests
Unable to invite Rome's priests to mark Holy Thursday in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis thanked all priests for their service and called those who died ministering to the sick and health care workers part of the community of "saints next door."
Crucifix the most powerful reminder of love, Bishop says in Good Friday message
A crucifix or cross hangs somewhere in almost every Catholic home, in every Catholic school and institution. The crucifix or cross is the central and most widely known symbol of Christianity and has been for over 2,000 years.
Bishop O’Connell’s homily for Holy Thursday
The Thursday before Easter is called “Holy.” Some Christian communities use the expression “Maundy” as their reference, a term less familiar to Catholics – coming from French and Latin roots – meaning “commanded.”
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