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Cardinal Tobin to Ordain 4 New Priests, 2 New Deacons for Archdiocese of Newark

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Newark NJ, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will ordain four men to the priesthood during the Rite of Ordination on Saturday, May 27, at 10 a.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Tobin will also ordain two transitional deacons during a separate ordination at the Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, May 21, at noon.

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The Archdiocese of Newark & New Jersey Reentry Corporation Announce Addiction Treatment Referral Program

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Jersey City Nj,  The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) and the Archdiocese of Newark announce the establishment of an addiction treatment referral program for individuals suffering from acute opiate addiction, effective July 1, 2023. The Archdiocese and NJRC signed a memorandum of understanding to acknowledge the collaborative relationship and coordinate and integrate services and care for adults with substance use disorders.

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson Wiegand Farm Golf Classic 2023

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Sussex, Morris and Passaic County, NJ – Catholic Charities, within the Diocese of Paterson is one of the most expansive nonprofit organizations in the entire state of New Jersey. This charity supports children of all ages, families in crisis, people with addictive disorders, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, senior citizens, veterans, and all who come to their doors across 70 programs and 3 counties.  

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson NJ Army Tank Pull 2023

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Sussex, Morris and Passaic County NJ, the highly anticipated NJ Army Tank Pull is back for its 13th edition, continuing its mission to raise funds and support for veterans in need. This annual event, jointly hosted by the New Jersey Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, and veteran partners from throughout New Jersey, will take place on June 11, 2023. The Tank Pull will be held at 100 Clifton Avenue, in Clifton, New Jersey, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

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Hunting in New Jersey: Quick Guide for Newbies

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With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to try out a new sport. One sport which is often overlooked is hunting. Although some people think hunting is a barbaric sport, it actually has many benefits. Hunting plays a vital role in preserving our planet. Not only does it help to control animal populations and invasive species, but it also supports conservation efforts. 

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The Battle Between Rockland County and the City of New York Over the Dumping Illegals in Rockland Intensifies

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Orangeburg NY, the battle between Rockland County and the City of New York heated up over the weekend after a bus load of illegal immigrants was dropped off by the city at a Hotel called the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg. County Executive Ed Day declared a State of Emergency for Rockland .

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Montclair State University Student Arrested on the School’s Campus for allegedly Possessing and Creating Child Porn

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Montclair  NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced charges against a Montclair State University (MSU) student who was arrested at his residence on the school’s campus in Essex County, NJ, for allegedly possessing and creating Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM) involving children he contacted online. The arrest is the result of an investigation led by the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) Cybercrime Bureau/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce.

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Middlesex County man was sentenced to 97 months For Hiring a Hitman to Kill His Ex-wife

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Monroe Township NJ, a Middlesex County man was sentenced to 97 months in prison for plotting to pay a purported hitman to kill his ex-wife and her daughter, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Former Boy Scout Camp Employee Indicted for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

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Lake Hopatcong NJ, a federal grand jury indicted a Morris County, New Jersey, man for possessing and distributing child abuse and exploitation material, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced .

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Prospect Park Mayor Turned Away from White House Eid al-Fitr Celebration has Some Explaining to Do

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Prospect Park NJ, a Muslim American mayor from Prospect Park, who was recently denied access to a White House celebration marking the end of Ramadan, prompting outcry from groups that claim to represent Muslim American interests. Although Mohamed Khairullah claimed “Islamophobia” and insists that the Secret Service “targeted” him because of his “identity,”

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Rockland County Issues a “State of Emergency” After New York City Dumps 340 illegal immigrant men at a Hotel in Rockland

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Orangeburg NY, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said Saturday afternoon, May 6th that New York City is sending nearly 340 illegal immigrant men will be housed in Rockland County at the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months.

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Prospect Park Mayor Turned Away from White House Eid al-Fitr Celebration

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Prospect Park  NJ, the longest-serving Muslim mayor in New Jersey said he was stunned after he got a call Monday afternoon disinviting him from an annual Eid al-Fitr celebration at the White House while he was in his car just miles away from the event.

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Play Ball : The Jackals Ready to Play at Paterson’s Historic Hinchliffe Stadium

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Paterson NJ, n Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and NJ Jackals General Manager Bobby Jones will announced that Jackals game tickets are officially available. Tickets for all 54 games, including the Johnny Briggs Highschool Baseball Classic scheduled for Sunday, May 7, can be purchased at www.Jackals.com.

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Fatima Statue on Global Pilgrimage to Visit Archdiocese of Newark Churches

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Newark  NJ, over a dozen parishes of the Archdiocese of Newark will host a Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima — which has traveled the world on a mission to spread peace and hope since 1947 — during its archdiocesan tour from April 28 through May 31.

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CITY OF NEWARK DEDICATES STREET IN FRANKIE VALLI’S HONOR

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Newark Nj, Oh, what a day! Newark native and New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee Frankie Valli was officially honored in his hometown today with a street dedication.

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