NJCC News
Now that the election is over, the NJCC staff is preparing updated lists and contact information for our newly elected and re-elected state representatives. The lists will be posted on our website following inauguration day, January 9, 2024.
Around the Dioceses
Archdiocese of Newark
From Cardinal Tobin: Images of Synodality
Clerical abuse survivor speaks at UN’s World Day for the prevention and healing of child abuse
Archdiocese to distribute record number of turkeys for people in need
Diocese of Trenton
Bishop O’Connell elected chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Catholic Education
Standing Together for Life’ to stress practical tips for pro-life culture
Coming up in our parishes: Healing Mass, opera performance, holiday concerts
Donations needed for Mount Carmel Guild’s Thanksgiving food drive
Diocese of Camden
Even in death, a Catholic burial offers an opportunity to evangelize the faith
Catholic school enrollment increases a cause for joy
College partnership to benefit Catholic school students
Diocese of Paterson
New digital media specialist using a fresh approach to tell the stories of the diocese
From ‘chaos to peace,’ Straight & Narrow transforming lives
Farewell Mass held in Totowa for Little Sisters of the Poor
Diocese of Metuchen
Bishop Checchio - Fall is a time of welcoming Jesus with gratitude and preparation
Cathedral Concerts presents Handel’s Messiah
In Other News...
Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary in Baltimore
November 19, World Day of the Poor - 'Do not turn your face away'
The Catholic Church recognizes October as Respect Life Month, where we consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death. To help with the many emotions and challenges that are naturally a part of end-of-life, the NJCC has developed a two-part video series. The first video, which discusses the pastoral response to end-of-life issues, features Jennifer Ruggiero, secretary, Secretariat for Family and Pastoral Life for the Diocese of Metuchen. The second video, which features Charles C. Camosy, Ph.D., professor of medical humanities at the Creighton University School of Medicine, focuses on physician-assisted suicide and the impact it has as it advances in our society. Click to watch the videos.
"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern."
- Pope Francis, 9/16/13
The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship , our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. Learn More.
The Catholic Church stands beside all moms and mothers-to-be in need who are contemplating abortion or need help raising their child.
To better assist, NJCC developed a webpage to help moms better understand the many life-affirming resources offered by the Catholic Church, and how to get in touch with them. To learn more, click HERE.
The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) is the public policy voice for the Catholic Church in New Jersey and the Catholic bishops who lead each of the Garden State's seven dioceses. NJCC serves as a liaison to law makers and government agencies and institutions and coordinates communications and activities between the bishops and secular agencies. The seven Catholic bishops serve as NJCC's board of directors, or "board of bishops," which is presided over by Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark.
Founded in 1949, NJCC has proudly served New Jersey's Catholic community for nearly 75 years.
The Catholic Church in New Jersey has committed substantial resources to prevent any abuse of any child at any time by any person. The Church has comprehensive policies in place both to respond to - - and of far more importance - - to prevent the sexual abuse of minors.
To learn more about what the Roman Catholic Church does to protect children from abuse click HERE