The Church offers a variety of prayer forms and spiritual practices to deepen our faith during these holy seasons.
Pray with us: A sampling of prayers, devotions and spiritual practices for Advent and Christmas
St. Nicholas Day: A time to celebrate charity and justice
St. Nicholas is a model of faith-in action worth emulating as we prepare for the Christmas season.
Bishop Kettler: Preparing for a different kind of Advent and Christmas
Gatherings during these seasons will be different — the pandemic especially reminds us to be watchful and sacrifice for the needs of our community.
Effie Caldarola: Advent’s call to discipleship
During Advent, we pray about our call to be disciples. But what does “discipleship” mean?
At Mass with new cardinals, pope warns against worldliness
In his homily, Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God’s closeness and people’s vigilance against indifference and mediocrity.
Fr. Kenneth Doyle: Pope Francis and civil unions/ Hands raised in prayer
By Father Kenneth Doyle | Catholic News Service Q. Why is the Pope approving of civil unions for homosexuals? Isn’t this still one of the deadly […]
Sunday Scripture reflection: Nov. 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent
First reading: Is 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-7
Second reading: 1 Cor 1:3-9
Gospel: Mk 13:33-37
Food banks do their best to help families have a hearty Thanksgiving meal
Agencies such as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson are teaming up in creative ways with other agencies to make sure the growing number of families and individuals showing up at their doors are fed during the holiday season holidays.