Archive for the ‘RELIGION’ Category
America was once considered ‘One Nation Under God’
(Oct. 28, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: What was once “One Nation Under God” is crumbling at its base because we have lost our foundation. The United States is a Christian nation, as history has proven, yet many are continually reproving this common truth. According to the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting [...]
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Holy Cross Mausoleum to add 6,100 more spaces
By Andrew Segedin / Reporter NORTH ARLINGTON (Sept. 23, 2010) — Archbishop John J. Myers presided over a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony at Holy Cross Chapel Cemetery in North Arlington Saturday, Sept. 18. The special event, held on the north side of the grounds, marks the beginning of the mausoleum’s expansion. First constructed in 1979, [...]
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Prayer to St. Jude
(Sept. 9, 2010) — O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given [...]
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Novena to St. Clare
(Sept. 9, 2010) — Ask St. Clare for 3 favors. 1 business 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Mary’s daily for 9 days with a lighted candle. Pray whether you believe it or not. Publish on the 9th day. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glorified today & every day. Request will [...]
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The Rome Tome: Dispatch #5
By John Soltes / Editor in Chief ROME, Italy (Sept. 14, 2010) — Rome is one of those places that is difficult to blog from. Why? Because who wants to write when there is so much to see? Alas, I skipped a few days in my daily dispatches, but have put together this hopefully helpful [...]
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The Rome Tome: Dispatch #4
By John Soltes / Editor in Chief ROME, Italy (Sept. 9, 2010) — Hello from the city of gelato. Rome continues to be an invigorating place, both personally and professionally. The sights never fail to stun. The emotions of the architecture and the vibrancy of the atmosphere make the Eternal City earn its nickname. Today’s [...]
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The Rome Tome: Dispatch #3
By John Soltes / Editor in Chief ROME, Italy (Sept. 8, 2010) — Hello from the Eternal City. It’s now approaching midnight, so in deference to my closing eyelids, I’ll make this dispatch a little more succinct (but just a little, because there is so much to write). On Wednesdays during most weeks of the [...]
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The Rome Tome: Dispatch #2
By John Soltes / Editor in Chief ROME, Italy (Sept. 7, 2010) — Hello faithful readers. John Soltes here in Rome, dispatching from “The Church Up Close” seminar sponsored by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. The first day of the seminar (yesterday, Sept. 6) was focused on introductions among the participants, introductions to [...]
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The Rome Tome: Dispatch #1
By John Soltes / Editor in Chief ROME, Italy (Sept. 6, 2010) — Hello readers of The Leader. This is John Soltes, editor in chief of the newspaper. While you are all enjoying Labor Day in the United States, I’m an ocean (and a sea) away in Rome, Italy, attending the second-ever “The Church Up [...]
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Local church helps growing population of unemployed
By Kyle Orlowicz / Reporter RUTHERFORD (Aug. 26, 2010) — With the national unemployment rate nearing double digits, it is becoming impossible to ignore the victims of the current economic recession in the South Bergen region. The Rev. Gregory Rupright meets with some of these fated individuals monthly at Rutherford Congregational Church to offer his [...]
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