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 The Diocese of Paterson includes the three counties of Passaic, Morris, and Sussex in northern New Jersey, under the leadership of Bishop Arthur Joseph Serratelli . The diocese is blessed with urban, suburban, and rural parishes. Our parishes, schools, agencies, hospitals, and ministries help to serve the 425,000 Catholics who live in the diocese.
We are committed to building a community which is truly Catholic, united in our adherence to the faith handed down through the ages from the apostles. We invite you to learn more about our community of faith. We offer our services to those in need, and for those who wish to serve, we offer many opportunities.
 This Week in the Beacon |
 The best education possible
 This edition of The Beacon includes a special 20-page Back to School section highlighting the "good news" that schools across the diocese offer to students. When the doors of these schools open next month for another year of teaching, students will not only learn what they need to know to prepare them for an outstanding academic future but also to know and to live their faith every day as followers of Jesus Christ.
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'Happy going to Mass'
Polish-born seminarian's call to priesthood started at early age
EAST HANOVER - The first time God called Deacon Marcin Walka to the priesthood, the experience rattled the nerves of the Polish-born boy, only 5 years old at the time. Now 29, Deacon Walka heard God's call through the voice of a Capuchin priest, who was leading a retreat at his home parish, St. Adalbert's in Zbrachlin, a suburban town two hours north of Warsaw. The priest picked the boy out of a group of young people, asked his name and inquired, "How would you like to become Father Marcin?"
Clifton parishioner's book helps students find their unique identities
CLIFTON - It's only when people discover their true "voices" - their unique identities - that they can begin to follow their true vocations, whether as a priest or religious, a married person or as a career professional. But first, they all have to survive middle school.
Revitalized
Teens from around the country give face-lift to group homes in diocese
When people think of summer vacations - getaways to a tropical island or tours of European cities - they are usually the ideal images for an unforgettable summer. But for one group of teens, spending their summer vacation meant cleaning homes and weeding jungle-like gardens, all by choice - using their own money and traveling as far as 23 hours away by bus - just to make a difference in the world.
At installation Mass for pastor of two city parishes, Vocationist Fathers are welcomed as they take over pastoral responsibilities
A new beginning started at two city parishes, St. Michael and St. Gerard Majella here, Saturday evening, Aug. 9 when Bishop Serratelli installed Vocationist Father Ezio Antunes as the new pastor of both parishes. Assisting Father Antunes will be Vocationist Fathers Lorenzo Gomez and Robert Vass who will serve as parochial vicars at both parishes which serve a number of Italian and Spanish-speaking parishioners.
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Spreading the Gospel in challenging times
[The following statement was issued by the diocese on April 1.]
The Diocese of Paterson is committed to its mission to spread the Gospel through its parishes, educational programs and Catholic Charities. We are deeply committed to serving all in the diocese, especially those with special needs. These needs encompass both spiritual support and services to the poor, the ill, disenfranchised and educational programs, including schools. All of these programs are tremendously worthwhile and deserving of support. Bishop Serratelli, with diocesan staff, boards, and councils, is actively looking at balancing these priorities against very challenging financial realities.
Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service (CNS), the oldest and largest religious news service in the world, is a leading source of news for Catholic print and electronic media across the globe. With bureaus in Washington and Rome, as well as a global correspondent network, CNS since 1920 has set the standard in Catholic journalism. Click the link for news briefs, stories and headlines.
Annual Financial Report
 The information contained in this report has been extracted from various financial statements which have been issued by the Diocese of Paterson and its related organizations. The information presented here is available upon request by contacting Paul Rubacky CFO, at the Diocesan Center.
Click here to download/print the report.
Living and Working with Integrity
The Code of Pastoral Conduct - Diocese of Paterson. This
code is a response to that call to integrity both in our relationships with
children and young people as well as with the adult faith community.
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entire document.
[Revised Code of Conduct, posted
May 17, 2005]
Daily Readings
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and reflect on the daily scripture readings - from the USCCB and New American
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Media Resources
 Catalog of Resources:
Available at the Diocesan Media Center is now online. Search by Title, Author, Topic or Level.
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Is God Calling You? Are you interested in a life of service as a priest or religious? For information, visit the Paterson Diocese Vocations Website.
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Pastoral Visit To Boonton
Click Here for Photo/slide show of Bishop Serratelli's recent Pastoral Visit to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Boonton on June 22nd.
 Current Virtus Training Schedule
Protecting God's Children for Adults.
Click Here for dates, times and locations.
Living and Working with IntegrityCode of Pastoral
Conduct - Diocese of Paterson. This code is a response to that call to integrity
both in our relationships with children and young people as well as with the
adult faith community. Download/Print the
entire document. [ Revised Code of Conduct, posted May
17, 2005]
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