Apostolato Italiano dell'Arcidiocesi di Newark/ Italian Apostolate RCAN

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEKEND’S EVENTS!
EVENTI IN ONORE DELLA BEATA VERGINE.

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars and share. If you were a product of the Filippini Sisters at Holy Rosary we invite you to attend the special mass at the Cathedral Basilica honoring them on Saturday, October 3rd at 5:00 pm. Information in the flyer below.

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Last month, members of our Italian Apostolate travelled down to Atlantic City to witness their Wedding of the Sea. It was a beautiful tradition. We look forward to coming back to it summer 2027! 🚣🏻‍♂️💐🌊

09/07/2026

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE. TANTI EVENTI IN GIRO L’ARCIDIOCESI DI NEWARK.
OGGI LA MESSA ALLE 4 pm alla Chiesa di San Giuseppe di Lodi.

09/06/2026

Dominic Auricchio, a 13-year-old from Westfield, New Jersey, has felt called to the priesthood since early childhood. At age four he dreamed that God told him to become a priest—a conviction that has remained steady ever since.

In December 2022, Dominic began suffering severe headaches. An MRI revealed a large brain tumor. Doctors considered surgery, but the location made the procedure risky. While the family weighed options and Dominic continued praying, he experienced what he describes as a visit from the Virgin Mary in May 2023.

“She was dressed just like we imagine her… and she told me that everything would be OK,” he recalled.

The following month a scan showed the tumor had significantly reduced. Surgery was no longer necessary. Today, follow-up MRIs show only a small residual mark.
Despite ongoing challenges, including seizures whose cause remains unclear, Dominic remains deeply committed to his faith. He serves as an altar boy at St. Helen’s Church and helps as a “buddy” for children with disabilities at inclusive Masses. His father is a Marine who served in Iraq, and Dominic has spoken of possibly serving as a Marine before entering seminary.

This year he won the Cardinal Joseph Tobin Essay and Video Contest sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark. In his entry he shared both his ordinary teenage interests—family, hockey—and his spiritual experiences, including the vision of Mary and his lasting desire for the priesthood.

“Priesthood is a life of service, sacrifice and joy, centered on Jesus,” he said. “I trust that God is guiding me step by step.”

For Dominic, the difficulties have deepened his empathy and trust. “Even if something bad happens,” he said, “it’s part of his plan, so you just have to go with it.”

09/05/2026

SANTA MESSA IN ITALIANO ED INGLESE ONORE DI SAN BARTOLOMEO VENERATO NELLA SUA CHIESA OMONIMA A SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ.