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Across the Archdiocese of Newark, Catholic schools are at the forefront of empowering young women with distinctive leadership opportunities, engaging service activities, and personalized education alongside academic excellence. These initiatives are designed to cultivate the next generation of successful young Catholic women, equipped with the values and skills to make a meaningful impact in an ever-changing world.

After praying the stations of the cross, a group of 20- to 30-year-olds headed to the train station in Newark to hand out care packages and coffee to the homeless on a Friday night.

During Lent, students from Saint Michael School in Cranford have been traveling to Cranford Family Care to cook for senior citizens in the agency’s food program.

During Women’s History Month, it’s worth noting the many female saints who serve as exemplary role models for Catholic women. Saints embody virtues such as courage, compassion, and resilience, offering guidance and inspiration for navigating life’s challenges. By studying the lives of saints and imitating their faith-driven actions, Catholic women can cultivate a deeper understanding of their own spiritual potential.

This summer’s National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis will provide a “Steubenville conference” experience for teenagers, while parents with children can expect full-family formation in a track designed to engage adults and kids together, according to congress leaders.

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early while raising $114,214 for its partial tuition assistance scholarships — which benefit underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark Catholic schools — during its second annual Irish American Leadership Breakfast on March 8.

Three eighth-grade students from the Archdiocese of Newark will compete in the New Jersey State Knights of Columbus 2023 Spelling Bee in April.

Students in the Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Newark have been observing Lent by attending Masses and liturgies, abstaining from small pleasures, praying for loved ones, giving to those in need, and reflecting on the meaning of the preparatory season.

As the season of Lent draws to a close, Catholics prepare to observe Holy Week to commemorate Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. The nearly 1.3 million Catholics worshiping in the Archdiocese of Newark’s 212 parishes throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties will mark the days leading to Easter Sunday on March 31 with a full range of liturgies — Mass, Stations of the Cross, prayer services, and more.

The Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark presented a sold-out showing of “Cabrini” to 260 eager teenagers, young adults, and older adults at Hawthorne Theaters on March 8

The fourth-grade class at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit recently showcased their STEM expertise and their care for creatures with a unique project – a virtual zoo.

Rejoice in the Lord