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New Jersey court rules Catholic school can require teachers to follow Catholic teaching
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously upheld a Catholic school’s ability to enforce an employee code of conduct in line... Read more
Cross-shaped pier a fitting replacement for one destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Ocean Grove, N.J.
Less than a week after Easter this year, Ocean Grove, which has a peak population of about 8,000 in the... Read more
The ‘Four Chaplains,’ selfless heroes of WWII, honored on 80th anniversary of their deaths
A New Jersey parish church on Sunday honor the “Four Chaplains” who sacrificed their lives to save others on the... Read more
18-year-old arrested after threats to New Jersey synagogues
Omar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities. Read more
FBI: New Jersey synagogues face credible ‘broad threat’
“The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in NJ,” the Newark office of the FBI... Read more
Sydney McLaughlin gives ‘all the glory to God’ after smashing another world record in hurdles
After breaking her previous record set a month ago, she gave all credit to God in a social media post... Read more
Ivana Trump receives traditional Catholic burial following funeral
The late Ivana Trump, a Catholic, received a traditional Catholic burial following her funeral on Wednesday. Read more
Catholic pro-life student attacked at public school, school criticized for lack of protection
Nichole Pagano said that students ‘came at me all up in my face, verbally screaming at me, and physically even... Read more
NJ bishops express 'outrage' over plan to mandate insurance coverage for abortion
New Jersey’s Catholic bishops on Thursday expressed their disappointment with a proposal by Governor Phil Murphy to expand abortion access... Read more
His fellow Democrats want him to resign because he's pro-life, but Aaron Oliver won't budge
Aaron Oliver thinks it's possible to be pro-life and a loyal Democrat. The leaders of his party think otherwise, and... Read more
Report: Hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits filed against New Jersey Catholic priests during 2-year window
At least 820 sex abuse lawsuits have been filed against New Jersey’s Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the past... Read more
Theodore McCarrick faces new sex abuse lawsuit in New Jersey
Three sex abuse lawsuits, including one naming disgraced former archbishop Theodore McCarrick as the alleged abuser, were filed on Thursday,... Read more
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Theodore McCarrick faces new civil sex abuse lawsuit
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick now faces a fifth civil sex abuse lawsuit in New Jersey, after he was criminally charged... Read more
Court dismisses Catholic school teacher’s employment discrimination claim
A federal district court dismissed the employment discrimination claim of a New Jersey Catholic school teacher last week, ruling that... Read more
Catholic opposition to NJ abortion rights bill based on 'commitment to human life and dignity'
The Catholic Church’s opposition to a bill that would guarantee a right to abortion under New Jersey law is founded... Read more
Alleged abuse victim of Brooklyn bishop files civil lawsuit
An alleged abuse victim who last year went public with allegations against the Bishop of Brooklyn has now filed a... Read more
NJ bishops call for day of prayer and fasting on Roe anniversary
As the United States approaches 48 years of legalized abortion nationwide, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey are asking Catholics... Read more
Catholic bishop in NJ: Don't be complacent in the face of legal assisted suicide
Reflecting on the first anniversary of the taking effect of a New Jersey law allowing assisted suicide, Bishop James Checchio... Read more
Despite protests, Newark archdiocese supports COVID limits on churches
While a New Jersey state senator has launched a petition seeking the “thoughtful” resumption of religious services with “reasonable precautions,”... Read more
Catholics in Camden help working families get homes of their own
Affordable housing is a problem for many Americans, but for the low-income residents of Camden, a Catholic non-profit is working... Read more
