Religions & Spirituality

HOBOKEN, NJ —  As part of an ongoing effort to welcome the LGBTQ community into the church, Our Lady of Grace Church will continue its tradition of hosting a special Mass to mark Pride Month.

This year’s service will be held Sunday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. and all LGBTQ individuals, along with their families, and LGBTQ allies.

Now in its 5th year, the Mass is not only a way ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ  – A nearly life-sized crucifix that has been blessed by three popes and numerous other clergy during an ongoing global pilgrimage will be on display at Holy Rosary Church in Jersey City through mid-May.  

All are invited to visit or pray before the Thanking Cross — also known as the Cross of Gratitude — before it moves to the next city in its ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Theaters LLC has officially sold the vacant Bow Tie Cinemas for $13 million to Hoboken Grace Community Church.

According to Katz & Associates, the firm that represented Hoboken Theaters, the deal closed last week, enabling Grace Church to move ahead with renovating the uptown venue into its new headquarters and community center for services, concerts, ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — After being delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the St. Joseph Church community came together Saturday to celebrate the parish’s 150th anniversary.

At a special Mass — which also coincided with the Feast of St. Joseph — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, served as the celebrant.

During his homily, Tobin emphasized to ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - As part of an effort to shine a light on the many successes and sacrifices of the Black community, the Archdiocese of Newark is planning to expand its outreach efforts during Black History Month across the four counties it oversees.

Within Hudson County, the Archdiocese’s African American, African and Caribbean Apostolate, a special Mass will be offered Sunday, Feb. 20 ...