New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission

05/12/2022

We joyfully share the news that esteemed New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission member Fr. Augustine J. Curley, OSB (center), has been elected the 3rd Abbot of Newark Abbey! We wish him and his community many blessings. Newark Abbey - Benedictine Monks

It is with great joy and thanksgiving to almighty God that we announce to you the monks have elected Fr. Augustine Curley, OSB (center) as the 3rd Abbot of Newark Abbey! More details and higher quality photos to follow.

Deo gratias! Habemus abbatam!

06/16/2021

What's the New Jersey Catholic connection to NJCHC member Carl Ganz's visit with Heribert Neckermann, Bürgermeister of Sonderhofen (right) and Ludwig Mühleck, former Bürgermeister of Sonderhofen (left) in Sonderhofen, Germany? Find out in the latest issue of our newsletter, _The Recorder_! http://blogs.shu.edu/njchc/

06/10/2021

HOT OFF THE PRESS! We're pleased to share the latest issue of our newsletter, _The Recorder_! Please share this link to our newsletter with friends and colleagues who are interested in celebrating New Jersey Catholic history. Thanks for your ongoing interest and support!http://blogs.shu.edu/.../2017/10/The-Recorder-June-2021.pdf

05/28/2021

We rejoice in the ordination of FrCarlo Santa Teresa and Fr. Steven Bertonazzi to the priesthood in the Diocese of Camden last weekend. This ordination is especially meaningful for the New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission, as Fr. Carlo has been a faithful and enthusiastic member of the Commission for several years. We wish both of the ordinandi many years of joy-filled service to the Church, and we thank them for listening to God's call!

05/28/2021

It is with sadness that we share the news that a former member of the Commission, Sister Margherita Marchione, has passed away. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy of dedication and service to the community. She will be missed but remembered fondly, and we are grateful for and inspired by her good and faithful service to the Lord.

View Margherita Marchione's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

04/04/2021

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Easter season. (Photo: Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral, Newark - Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019)

02/22/2021

On today's Feast of St. Margaret of Cortona, take a virtual trip to St Margaret of Cortona RC Church & Parish Center in Little Ferry. The parish website presents an informative tour of the church's beautiful stained glass windows.

02/20/2021

As announced in the Catholic Star Herald, Bishop Sullivan of the Diocese of Camden has designated St. Joseph's (Polish) Roman Catholic Church the diocesan pilgrimage site during this Year of St. Joseph. Click the link to read the historic decree.

02/19/2021

On March 1 at 6:00pm, the Newark History Society and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present a Zoom webinar: "Forgotten Newark Riots." The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a presentation by New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission member and Newark history expert Augustine J. Curley! The organizers request that you register in advance to attend this event. https://njpac.tfaforms.net/121

02/18/2021

This year's Archbishop John J. Myers Lecture Series on Law, Society and Faith, presented by the Department of Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University, is sure to be of interest to all who follow this page. Looking for a snow day activity today? Attend today's panel discussion via Zoom at 5:30pm! Click the link for details on this year's series, whose theme is "The Year of St. Joseph." All events are free and open to the public.

The Catholic Studies Program and Department of the Core proudly present the Archbishop John J. Myers Lecture Series on Law, Society and Faith. On Thursday February 17 at 5:30pm