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Late Newark auxiliary recalled as ‘humble man’ who served God and country
- Mar 5, 2020
The late Bishop Charles J. McDonnell, retired auxiliary bishop of Newark, who died Feb. 13 at age 91, is being remembered as a humble man who answered the call to serve God and country.

By Kelly Marsicano
Caldwell University names first male lay president
- Feb 11, 2020
A Catholic university founded by nuns in New Jersey more than 80 years ago announced Tuesday that its next leader will be the school’s first male lay president.

By Associated Press
Suspect in ex-priest’s slaying sent to Vegas to face charges
- Jan 28, 2020
A suspect in the killing of a former priest has been returned to Las Vegas from Michigan to face robbery and murder charges.

By Associated Press

New Jersey dioceses extend deadline for victims’ fund
- Jan 3, 2020
New Jersey’s Catholic dioceses have given a six-week extension to childhood victims of sexual assault considering applying for compensation from a fund the church set up, the account’s co-administrator said Thursday.

By Mike Catalini
Bishop: Consecration deepens the faithful’s relationship with Mary, Christ
- Dec 19, 2019
Standing before a banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe bedecked with fragrant roses, Metuchen Bishop James F. Checchio issued a challenge to the faithful seated within the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Dec. 12: Their work had only just begun.

By Christina Leslie
Thousands attend funeral Mass for slain New Jersey police officer
- Dec 19, 2019
Thousands of people attended the Dec. 17 funeral Mass for Detective Joseph Seals, the police officer fatally shot Dec. 10 at a cemetery in Jersey City just prior to the deadly attack at a kosher grocery store in the neighborhood.

By Catholic News Service

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