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Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson Serving Northern NJ since 1937. 106 parishes• 70 Catholic Charities programs • 22 Catholic Schools.

From Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney: Pope Leo has asked us to pray the Rosary for Peace during the month of October; let us als...
10/11/2026

From Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney:
Pope Leo has asked us to pray the Rosary for Peace during the month of October; let us also pray especially for his health and for a successful surgery to remove a nodule in his lung.

As he shared with us today that he will have an operation “in the coming days”, let us ask Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Augustine, and St. Luke for their intercession as we pray for Pope Leo’s health, for his doctors, a successful surgery, and a full and speedy recovery.

Amen.

Read more here from Vatican News:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-surgery-remove-nodule-lung.html

From Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney: On Oct. 6, I was blessed to visit The Academy of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station to cel...
10/09/2026

From Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney:

On Oct. 6, I was blessed to visit The Academy of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station to celebrate a Mass of the Holy Spirit, and install six students as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers). Thanks to Principal Beth Azar, the administration, faculty, and school community for a very warm welcome.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, pray for us 🙏

Beacon photos/Joe Gigli

On Sept. 26, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joined local officials and veterans groups to welcome a national traveling memorial...
10/07/2026

On Sept. 26, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney joined local officials and veterans groups to welcome a national traveling memorial honoring U.S. Armed Forces members lost in the Global War on Terrorism, which stopped for a public visit at the County College of Morris in Randolph, N.J., from Sept. 25 to 27. The poignant visit of the memorial occurred almost two weeks after the United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Remembering Our Fallen is a photographic war memorial with large panels that display more than 5,500 U.S. Armed Forces members lost in the global war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. The memorial features the faces, names, and biographies of the featured fallen heroes, making the experience personal for visitors. It includes those who served in the combat zone, died in training accidents stateside or overseas, and those who died because of post-traumatic stress syndrome.

The NJ SOS Veteran Stakeholders Group made this tribute possible, in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Paterson Diocese, N.J., the County College of Morris, Morris County Government, the N.J. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the N.J. National Guard. Proceeds from the annual Tank Pull fundraiser, a collaboration between the Knights of Columbus and diocesan Catholic Charities which raises funds to support New Jersey veterans in need, funded the memorial visit.

Bishop Sweeney delivered the invocation during the opening ceremony on Sept. 26 at the County College of Morris. It included remarks from Vincent Solomeno, U.S. Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Jersey’s first commissioner of Veterans Affairs; retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vivyen Ray, the college’s vice president of human resources and labor relations; and David Pearson, assistant director of Veteran Services for Catholic Charities.

Beacon photos/Joe Gigli

To read more or see more photos:
https://beaconnj.org/diocese-joins-randolph-tribute-to-fallen-war-on-terror-veterans/

In 2023, the Diocese of Paterson committed $200,000 annually for three years to enhance and expand the Father English Fo...
10/07/2026

In 2023, the Diocese of Paterson committed $200,000 annually for three years to enhance and expand the Father English Food Pantry. Thanks to your generosity through the Diocesan Ministries Appeal, we successfully met that goal. Today, the Pantry, renewed and renovated, is open and actively serving thousands of our neighbors in need.

Please make a donation at 2026appeal.org

From Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on his recent visit to the Catholic Academy of Sussex County: On Friday, Oct. 2nd, the Feas...
10/06/2026

From Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney on his recent visit to the Catholic Academy of Sussex County:
On Friday, Oct. 2nd, the Feast of the Guardian Angels, I was blessed to be able to celebrate Mass at the Catholic Academy of Sussex County, with the Pope John XXIII High Community, and students from Pope John Middle School and Rev. Brown School.

Thanks to President Dan O’Keefe, Principal Gene Emering, the administration, faculty and school communities for a very warm welcome. Also, thanks to Father. Richard Carton, vice president of the academy and pastor of Our Lady of the Lake, and the many priests from the Deanery and surrounding parishes for concelebrating the Mass and showing their support for the Academy and Pope John.

St. Pope John XXIII, pray for us 🙏

From the New Jersey Catholic Conference: Make Your Voice Heard – Take ActionGreat news! A new federal tax credit could b...
10/06/2026

From the New Jersey Catholic Conference:
Make Your Voice Heard – Take Action

Great news! A new federal tax credit could bring scholarship support to New Jersey K–12 students, with no state tax dollars required. But it only happens if New Jersey opts in by January 1, 2027. Donors who give to approved scholarship organizations get a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700, or $3,400 for married couples. Those donations become scholarships that help families with tuition, tutoring, books, and school supplies. If New Jersey doesn't opt in, those donations will help students in other states instead. The federal rules are out, so now is the time. Urge Governor Sherrill to say "yes" for New Jersey students in both public and non-public schools!

To take action now:
https://njcatholic.org/faith-in-action?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f139845%2fRespond

Filipino Catholics from across the Paterson Diocese, N.J., gathered on Sept. 26 at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in ...
10/05/2026

Filipino Catholics from across the Paterson Diocese, N.J., gathered on Sept. 26 at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township, N.J., for the annual diocesan celebration honoring San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, the first two canonized Filipino saints.

Despite stormy weather, the faithful gathered for a joyful and prayerful celebration of the Eucharist, giving thanks for the gift of faith and the courageous witness of the two Filipino martyrs. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney served as main celebrant.

Concelebrating the liturgy were Father Cerilo Javinez, administrator of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Rockaway, N.J.; Father Vidal Gonzales, pastor of Notre Dame and host of the celebration; Father Lem Camacho, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Dover, N.J.; Father Jun Vizcara, chaplain at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, N.J.; Father Paul Octubre of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Clifton, N.J.; Francis Conde of St. Clare Parish in Clifton, N.J.; Father Greg Gaston, rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome; and Father Gabby Paraan, stationed in the Diocese of Helsinki, Finland, as national chaplain for Filipino Migrants. Father Vic Leviste, parochial vicar, St. Therese Parish in the Succasunna neighborhood of Roxbury Township, N.J., and diocesan assistant director of worship, served as master of ceremonies.

Assisting at the Mass were Deacon Elmer Maximo of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Rockaway and Deacon Jose Rivera of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the Haskell neighborhood of Wanaque, N.J.

Beacon photos/Joe Gigli

To read more of Michael Wojcik's story or see more photos:
https://beaconnj.org/filipino-catholics-join-to-honor-san-lorenzo-and-san-pedro/

10/05/2026

How can we all create better photos? This week, we get to know Joe Gigli, the gifted, long-time photographer for The Beacon and the Diocese of Paterson. Gigli shares how he got into photography, offers insight into how he thinks about creating images, and shares a few tips and tricks.

Gigli’s interview kicks off a new podcast segment titled The Good News Workshop. This intermittent segment will feature interviews with experts in different areas of communications, so we can be inspired and educated to be the best communicators and storytellers we can be as we spread the Good News of our faith in our parishes, schools, and throughout the diocese.

Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney shares his perspective on being photographed, how an image can bring people together, and discusses the power of a beautiful photograph. Co-hosted by Diocesan Communications Director Jai Agnish.

To watch the entire episode:
https://beaconnj.org/beyond-the-beacon-podcast-119-the-good-news-workshop-creating-better-photos-with-joe-gigli/

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