Community shows support for victims of New Zealand shooting
People gathered at The Islamic Society of Central Jersey to hold a vigil for the victims of the New Zealand shooting and denounce Islamophobia.
Religion
Lawsuit against Newark Archdiocese, parish claims ex-priest sexually abused minor
The lawsuit alleges that in 2004, Gugliotta began sexually abusing a minor who was 14 at the time.
Churches across NJ offer ‘Ashes to Go’ on Ash Wednesday
Ashes to Go is an effort to get church leaders into the community on Ash Wednesday to administer ashes to people who can’t get to church.
NJ dioceses release names of clergy ‘credibly accused’ of sexually abusing minors
Five Catholic dioceses in New Jersey released on Wednesday the names of clergy they say have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors. The incidents date back as far as 1940.
NJ dioceses release names of clerics accused of sexually abusing minors
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s five Roman Catholic dioceses listed more than 180 priests Wednesday who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors over a span of several decades, ...
More than 180 priests named as accused abusers
An updated version of this story can be found here.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The latest on the release of names of clergy members with credible accusations of sexually abusing minors in New Jersey ...
Holocaust survivors honored on the third night of Hanukkah
Gov. Phil Murphy stood with Holocaust survivors by his side as he lit the menorah on the third night of Hanukkah to honor survivors and remember those who perished.
Pot and pastors: Why faith leaders are getting involved with legalized weed
Faith leaders meet to discuss the social justice aspect of marijuana legalization.
New Jersey’s Jewish community mourns Pittsburgh synagogue victims
Synagogues all over the state held vigils and prayer services to remember the victims lost and provide hope for the future.
Cardinal Tobin responds to sexual abuse allegations against church leaders
A gaggle of demonstrators congregated outside of Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart and demanded to know the full scope of sexual abuse allegations against priests in New Jersey dioceses.
Clergy abuse victims welcome NJ attorney general probe
New Jersey's attorney general announced that veteran sex crimes attorney Robert Laurino will lead the task force investigating allegations of sexual abuse by members of Catholic dioceses of NJ and ...
Former NJ Supreme Court justice discusses travel ban ruling and more
Former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Peter Verniero explains the significance of recent federal Supreme Court rulings.
Religious groups hold forum to discuss marijuana legalization
The state estimates legalization would add $300 million a year to its budget.
Protesters call for NJ senators to speak out on violence in Gaza
Ironically, that came at the same time as The Associated Press reported that Egyptian mediators had negotiated a cease-fire between the Palestinians in Gaza and the Israeli government.
NJ faith leaders, advocates aim for a ‘just’ New Jersey
New Jersey Prophetic Agenda says its members already are working with lawmakers and they have faith it will lead to change.
