Religions & Spirituality

PATERSON, NJ - There have been many famous quartets that have gone down in history as making the world a better place.  When the term is mentioned, a number of groups may quickly come to mind.

In music, who can forget the Four Tops?  The iconic Motown soul combo of Levi Stubbs, Renaldo Benson, Lawrence Payton, and Abdule Fakir. 

When movie trivia is considered, how about ...

PATERSON, NJ - Rose VanHouten looked over the hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts at the annual bike blessing held earlier this month in the parking lot of St. Gerard Roman Catholic Church. The long-time volunteer at the event said she could not help but think of the blessing’s founder, former Msgr. Mark Giordani, the beloved Rector Emeritus of St. John’s Cathedral.  

Msgr ...

PATERSON, NJ – Reverend Donnie Anderson was born and raised in Goldsboro, North Carolina and since turning 10-years-old has always been deeply involved with his faith. Anderson has been to several colleges to earn his degrees.

For over a decade, Anderson has been pastoring in Paterson and has enjoyed the ministry locally. Before Paterson, he has pastored in Eastern North Carolina and ...

PATERSON, NJ - Mahfooa Hussan said that he arrived at his place of work, the 7-Eleven on Chamberlain Avenue in Paterson, at 7 a.m. on Monday morning.

“I had talked with my manager,” the 20-year old stated.  “I was able to temporarily leave work to go to the prayer service.”

The 2020 John F. Kennedy High School graduate said he made the five-block pilgrimage to ...

PATERSON, NJ – In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, Mayor Andre Sayegh and his family hosted a block party on Monday.

Community members were invited to enjoy halal food donated from Toros, music, a bounce house, rock climbing and more.

“We want to celebrate everyone,” Sayegh said. “We [him and his family] felt it was appropriate that we opened up our doors and host a block ...

NEWARK, NJ - Dupre Kelly professionally known as “DoItAll” from the platinum selling hip hop group Lords of the Underground is hosting a WINNING in Business economic panel discussion to provide information to women entrepreneurs at Pillar College (60 Park Place, Newark, NJ) Saturday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. RSVP is required. 

To register to attend this event in ...

PATERSON, NJ - A day marked in the Christian calendar as one of rebirth will be particularly meaningful for Pastor Gregory L. Wilson and members of Paterson’s Grace Chapel Baptist Church

On Easter Sunday, for the first time in two years, Grace Chapel, located at 22 Haledon Avenue, will welcome parishioners as they have done since August 4, 1956.

“We pray and welcome all wishing ...

PATERSON, NJ – Like Reverend Randall Lassiter, Monsignor Geno Sylva of St. John’s Cathedral was sent a message from God to spread His word. Sylva was ordained in 1993 by Bishop Frank Rodimer and has since made his mark in Paterson.

Even though Sylva grew up in North Caldwell, his relatives from Sicily immigrated to Paterson, allowing Sylva to call the Silk City his second ...

PATERSON, NJ – Mayor Andre Sayegh and 6th Ward Councilman Al Abdelaziz were joined by members of Paterson's large Muslim community to kick off celebrations for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with the unveiling of Paterson’s fanous on Friday.

The fanous, a traditional symbol of Ramadan, will be lit each evening during Ramadan.

“We want to let everyone know that ...

PATERSON, NJ – When most people grow up, they hope to be a teacher, a leader, or even an astronaut. As they get older, some are lucky to follow those dreams, while others realize that what they dreamed about throughout their life wasn’t at all what they want to do.

Reverend Dr. Randall Lassiter, the Senior Pastor of The Historic Calvary Baptist Church, went to school and studied ...