Office for Evangelization


AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE


December 17, 2024

John the Baptist prepares us for the Lord’s coming

Cardinal Tobin - Rejoice in the Lord - December 6, 2024

2024 - Year of Prayer

Thank you to all who joined us for the inspirational Day of Prayer.


For more information including local events please see our webpage.

Newest episode - Episode 46

Live Life Well - A Story of Resilience in Adversity


Jen visits Dr. Howard Walker, a Catholic husband and father, and elementary school principal and educator who wants to spread wisdom for resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Walker has struggled with his own childhood trauma and has learned from his own life and career some tips for learning to persevere despite grief.



CONTENT WARNING - this episode covers discussion of childhood trauma and abuse, mental illness, self-harm and suicide. Sensitive listeners please be aware.

Newest episode - Episode 45

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - A case for taking Advent spiritually seriously


Fr. John and Jen discuss the ways in which we can better prepare for the coming joy of Christmas by fully embracing the Advent practices and prayer time that can help us ready our hearts for the Nativity.

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Please be aware that we publish the newsletter on Tuesday at 12:30pm.
Our submission deadline is end of business Monday (or Fridays on Holiday weekends).
We are always happy to include events which are evangelistic / spiritual in nature,
and designed to reach beyond a single parish.

All materials should contain:
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The Office for Evangelization seeks to assist parishes and individuals in fostering and cultivating a culture of evangelization throughout the Archdiocese of Newark.
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Office for Evangelization
Archdiocese of Newark
Fr. John Gordon, Secretary of Evangelization
Jennifer Behnke, Associate Director of Evangelization
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