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Update on the Freedom of Reproductive Choice ActSadly, despite the efforts of many Catholics and people of good will, the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act passed both houses of the Legislature on January 11, 2022. To read a statement from New Jersey's seven Catholic bishops on this harmful legislation, click HERE.BackForwardPauseCaption
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New Jersey Catholic News
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January 11The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey join to express our profound disappointment and deep concern about the passage of S49/A6260 - - the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, which codifies into state law an individual’s right to an abortion, including late-term abortions. This law departs from the fundamental Catholic teaching that all life is sacred from conception to natural death.Read More
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January 11Los obispos católicos de Nueva Jersey nos unimos para expresar nuestra más profunda decepción y enorme preocupación sobre la aprobación del proyecto de ley S49/A6260, la Ley a la libertad a la elección reproductiva, que codifica en norma del estado, el derecho de un individuo a un aborto, incluso a los abortos tardíos. Esta ley se aparta de la enseñanza católica fundamental de que toda vida es sagrada desde el momento de la concepción hasta la muerte natural.Read More
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January 7The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey join to express our strongest opposition to S49/A6260. This harmful legislation would: codify into state law an individual’s right to an abortion, including late-term abortions; potentially violate the religious freedom of healthcare workers and hospitals; and require private businesses to expand group health coverage to include abortion services. We hold all human life sacred, including the unborn, and we strenuously oppose any effort that seeks to make abortion services more accessible - - expressly this effort that is being rushed through the legislative process at the conclusion of this session. We realize the financial, emotional, and physical toll an unexpected pregnancy can have on a mother.Read More
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November 8TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) has named veteran communications leader, John W. Hardiman, as Director of Public Relations. Hardiman joins NJCC with nearly 27 years of increasing public relations experience and more than 15 years of leadership experience. In this role, Mr. Hardiman will work with Conference staff in planning and implementing strategic communications, outreach, and public relations efforts that effectively promote the legislative and public policy interests of the Catholic Church in New Jersey.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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Welcome to the New Jersey Catholic Conference
Founded in 1949, the New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) is the public policy voice for the Catholic Church in New Jersey, and its seven Catholic bishops. NJCC serves as a liaison to governmental agencies and institutions and coordinates communications and activities between the bishops and secular agencies. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, is the President of NJCC. There are more than 3.5 million Catholics registered in seven dioceses throughout New Jersey.
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What the Church has Done to Prevent the
Sexual Abuse of ChildrenThe 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.
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Faithful Citizenship
"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, 9/16/13The 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 .
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Cardinal Tobin appears on NJTV's
"On the Record with Michael Aron"
On May 5, 2018, Joseph Cardinal Tobin appeared on NJTV's "On the Record with Michael Aron." During this extensive interveiw Cardinal Tobin discussed his role as leader of the Archdiocese of Newark, his first imperssions of New Jersey, and the need for Catholics to advocate on behalf of the poor, immigrants, and the most vulnerable in society.
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Today's Readings
