Lost homily of Fulton Sheen resurfaces in Newark
Unheard by the public for 47 years, this homily gives light to one of the biggest issues the Church still faces today.
John Touhey
John Touhey is the Managing Editor of Jersey Catholic. He has worked as a writer, filmmaker, and content creator on numerous projects and platforms.
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Finally, we can all live “The Well-Read Life”
A helpful new book by the organizers of Well-Read Mom brings the group’s secrets on reading deeply and intentionally to the rest of us.
Newark celebrates joyous Mass for Black History Month
Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, celebrated the Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the first African American to be named a cardinal.
Restoration architect speaks about love for Notre Dame
Philippe Villeneuve addressed the New York Encounter to talk about the complicated effort to restore the cathedral and the miracles that happened along the way.
The very modern wisdom of St. Augustine (Photos)
Could a man who died almost 1,600 years ago really have something to say to us about the serious problems we face today?
Exploring the mysterious history of the Rosary (Photos)
The Most Holy Rosary is one of the great spiritual treasures of the Catholic Church, yet its origins remain shrouded in mystery.
A book that asks the most essential question: Why live?
In Walker Percy’s “The Moviegoer,” set in New Orleans, a young stockbroker sets off on a surprising and at times humorous quest for meaning.
12 Ancient cities where Christianity first grew (Photos)
Featured on our Big Winter Books list, 'Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins' is a fascinating journey to 12 cities where the Good News first took root.
Aleteia’s “Big Winter Books” for 2025 (Photo Gallery)
Looking for a good read this winter? These nine books will inspire and enrich your life as you embark on your Jubilee pilgrimage of hope.
Year-long celebration of Mother Seton’s canonization begins
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the US’s first native-born saint, was canonized on September 14, 1975. 50 years later, her National Shrine has begun a year of celebration.
Notre Dame chief architect to open 2025 New York Encounter
Philippe Villeneuve, chief architect of the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral, will speak on the opening night of the 2025 gathering in Manhattan.
5 Ways to stay happily productive throughout the winter
It can be a challenge to get things done during the short, dark, cold days of winter. Here are some strategies to help you stay on task.
Why G.K. Chesterton approved of New Year’s resolutions
The date that marks the beginning of the year is admittedly arbitrary, but the hope it represents for us reveals an undeniable truth.
What’s ‘brain rot’ and why is it 2024’s word of the year?
When Oxford announced its 2024 word of the year, the reactions varied from disgust to bemusement. Here’s why we should take the choice seriously.
NASA reveals our galaxy’s ‘Christmas Tree’ star cluster!
In time for Christmas, NASA has released new images of a ‘Christmas Tree’ and ‘Christmas Wreath’ that are thousands of light years from our solar system.
Like Notre Dame, other sacred spaces need to be restored
Many other churches and other sacred spaces need to be rebuilt or restored, even though they lack the visibility of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Christmas wreaths from Colonial Williamsburg (Photos)
In the living history museum known as Colonial Williamsburg, the spectacular holiday displays harken back to a simpler time but are also surprisingly creative.
A viewer’s guide to Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Saints’
'The Saints' stands out because of its artistry and its often-gritty realism. Here are four points for viewers to consider.
5 Keys to a stress-free Christmas (Photos)
The days leading up to Christmas are often so packed that we can easily become stressed-out and forget the true "reason for the season."
Time’s Athlete of the Year a Catholic who brings joy to the court
Caitlin Clark makes no secret of the key role the Catholic faith plays in her life. It shows in the joy she brings to the game and has led to this latest recognition.