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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.
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 The Women on the Way to the Cross
 On the southern slope of Mt. Parnassus rising high above the Gulf of Corinth stands the ancient shrine of Delphi. Dedicated to Apollo, this sanctuary was the most important place of pilgrimage for Greeks in the ancient world. A recent study of inscriptions at Delphi has shed some light about the role of women in the first century. Out of six hundred families, only six had raised more than one daughter. Clearly men were considered more important.
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The survey says
 The nation's moral values are headed in the wrong direction. Who thinks so? If you guessed it is only those of us who get mail every day from AARP, guess again. According to a recent survey commissioned by the Knights of Columbus, young American Catholic adults believe almost as strongly as other generations that the nation's moral values are declining. Among those surveyed, 67 percent of Americans said moral values were headed down the wrong path.
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Lenten regulations: Fast and Abstinence
The Lenten Season has a double character, namely to prepare both catechumens and faithful to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in the paschal mystery at the Easter Vigil. The catechumens are prepared for the celebration of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation by the Rite of Election and scrutinies and catechesis; the faithful ever more attentive to the Word of God and prayer, prepare themselves by penance for the renewal of their baptismal promises.
2009 Bishop's Annual Appeal raises record $3.42 million 'to take care of those in need'
CLIFTON - "Now More Than Ever" the people need help and the faithful of the Paterson Diocese have responded. As the nation and state continue to try and recover from difficult economic times, people still found a way to dig deep in their hearts and support the 2009 Bishop's Annual Appeal to help diocesan Catholic Charities, seminarian education, needy diocesan elementary schools and retired priests. Some 20,570 donors pledged a record $3,420,293 to benefit these many ministries of the Paterson Diocese. The 2009 goal was set at $2.885 million.
Pompton Plains parishioner advocates for orphans from foreign lands
POMPTON PLAINS - AS the winter days go by, dreaming about planning a summer vacation may pass through the minds of many. But, Lisa Chalkan, a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel here, wants Catholics in the Paterson Diocese to think about considering another kind of summer. A summer that involves giving back through Kidsave International, a non-profit organization that brings older orphans from Colombia and other foreign countries for the summer to stay with American host families. While here, host families advocate for the children by helping them find families to adopt them.
As part of 'Year for Priests' tour of diocese, St. John Vianney relic makes visit to namesake parish in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM - Last weekend, one of four relics of St. John Vianney that have been circulating around to parishes each weekend as part of a diocesan initiative to commemorate the "Year for Priests," made a spiritual homecoming of sorts during a visit to St. John Vianney Parish here, where Bishop Serratelli also conducted a pastoral visit.
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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
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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.
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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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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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'The Call to Marriage is Woven Deeply into the Human Spirit'
 A Message on Marriage from the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey
In the face of the attempts to establish same sex “marriage”, the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey have issued a comprehensive message, “The Call to Marriage is Woven Deeply into the Human Spirit.”
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The Catholic Center for Evangelization at Bayley-Ellard exists to educate people about the Living Word of God, Jesus Christ and to inspire all to live the Word.
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Protecting God's Children for Adults.
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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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