Religions & Spirituality

RIDGEWOOD, NJ– Frenel Phanord, a Ridgewood resident, was ordained a transitional deacon earlier this week. Deacon Phanord attends Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He was ordained by Cardinal Tobin at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

According to the Archdiocese of Newark’s press release, Deacon Phanord and three other men who were ordained as transitional ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. - Our Lady of Mount Carmel took their Nativity a few steps farther this Christmas season.

The Nativity depicts not just the manger, but the entire story of Christmas. From Gabriel’s visit to Mary in a dream, to their travels to Bethlehem in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus, the whole story is told. 

The scene is almost entirely ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Rabbi Fine led a menorah lighting in Van Neste Square Sunday evening to celebrate the first night of Chanukah. Surrounded by residents and visitors, the evening included music and prayer with children excited for the festivities to continue at home.

The festival of lights will last for eight days, through December 6th, with a new candle of the menorah positioned on ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Jewish community will celebrate the start of Chanukah on Sunday by lighting the menorah in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

The menorah will be lit at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The event is hosted by the Jewish Community of Ridgewood, the Temple Israel & JCC, and the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. 

Music, fun, and ...