Who is Newark’s new cardinal? An introduction to Joe Tobin
November 7, 2016
The ‘resurrection story’ of a once-exiled bishop. … More Who is Newark’s new cardinal? An introduction to Joe Tobin
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In historic first, a cardinal expected to be named head of Newark Archdiocese
November 4, 2016
The appointment of Joseph W. Tobin marks the first time a cardinal will preside over the Archdiocese of Newark. … More In historic first, a cardinal expected to be named head of Newark Archdiocese
Former Archbishop Peter Gerety, world’s oldest Catholic bishop, dead at 104
September 21, 2016
Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety, considered one of the most progressive Roman Catholic bishops in America during his 12-year tenure as head of the Archdiocese of Newark, died Tuesday, the archdiocese confirmed. He was 104. … More Former Archbishop Peter Gerety, world’s oldest Catholic bishop, dead at 104
Priest took more than $250K from ‘grandmas’ at wealthy church
October 1, 2015
He called them his grandmas. The Rev. Alex Orozco befriended the elderly women at St. Rose of Lima parish in Short Hills. Orozco was a new priest, charming and afire with enthusiasm. And always, it seemed, willing to accept money. … More Priest took more than $250K from ‘grandmas’ at wealthy church
Who is Pope Francis? A primer on the pontiff
September 20, 2015
He was a dark horse in the papal election, a little-known Argentine cardinal who rarely traveled outside South America and whose emergence as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics surprised even the most experienced Vatican-watchers. Less than three years into his tenure and with his first trip to the United States at hand, … More Who is Pope Francis? A primer on the pontiff
Where’s Father Manuel? Police hunting priest accused of rape
July 30, 2015
The Rev. Manuel Gallo Espinoza was allowed to slip away after a teenage boy accused him of rape. An NJ Advance Media investigation found he later became a teacher in Maryland. Now police are hunting for him. … More Where’s Father Manuel? Police hunting priest accused of rape
Archbishop’s Pricey Retirement Home
February 17, 2014
The 4,500-square-foot home sits on 8.2 wooded acres in the hills of Hunterdon County. With five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a three-car garage and a big outdoor pool, it’s valued at nearly $800,000, records show. But it’s not quite roomy enough for Newark Archbishop John J. Myers. Myers, who has used the Franklin Township house as … More Archbishop’s Pricey Retirement Home
The NJ priest who faced down the federal government — and won
November 24, 2013
The Rev. Ray Leonard learned firsthand about government repression while serving the poor in Tibet. Back home in the U.S., he wasn’t about to let his own government infringe on religious liberty. … More The NJ priest who faced down the federal government — and won
Hidden priests, secret pasts
November 3, 2013
New Jersey’s bishops won’t say where priests who were credibly accused of sexual abuse are living. … More Hidden priests, secret pasts
Priest in sexting sting thought he was talking to 16-year-old boy, wanted to meet
September 29, 2013
The Rev. Matthew Riedlinger was suspended from ministry after The Star-Ledger disclosed his sexually explicit text messages with a person he believed to be a teenage boy. … More Priest in sexting sting thought he was talking to 16-year-old boy, wanted to meet
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