Diocese of Paterson

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New Jersey bishop says hundreds of diocesan donations have gone missing from drop box

Nov 19, 2024

By Daniel Payne

A letter to diocesan residents from Bishop Kevin Sweeney, obtained by CNA, said the missing funds were part of the... Read more

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Immigrant priests, New Jersey diocese sue U.S. State Department over visa delays

Aug 16, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The priests argue that the reorganization of the visa process last year will subject them to lengthy delays when reapplying... Read more

Bishop Kevin Sweeney of Paterson. Photo courtesy DeSales Media Group.

Paterson bishop: Vaccination exemption for clergy 'will be minimal'

Sep 15, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

Bishop Kevin Sweeney of Paterson wrote to clerics of his diocese Tuesday to ‘strongly encourage’ their vaccination against COVID-19. Non-medical... Read more

Fr. Kevin Sweeney, who was appointed Bishop of Paterson April 15, 2020. Photo courtesy DeSales Media Group.

Brooklyn priest named bishop of Paterson, New Jersey diocese

Apr 15, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, appointing Brooklyn pastor Fr. Kevin J. Sweeney to be... Read more

No injuries a ‘blessing’ after fire destroys Catholic Charities shelter in N.J. 

Aug 26, 2019

After a fire destroyed a Catholic Charities shelter in Paterson, New Jersey on Saturday, Catholic leaders are counting their blessings... Read more