• Find a Catholic School
    Find a Catholic School
    August 24, 2018
    There are 19 Catholic elementary schools and 3 Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Paterson, serving 7,200 students. Click here to read about the Catholic Advantage and for help in finding a Catholic school near you.
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  • Director of Enrollment & Advancement, St, Patrick School, Chatham
    August 16, 2018
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  • 4th Sunday of Advent - Love
    4th Sunday of Advent - Love
    December 24, 2017
    May the light of your love always shine in our hearts. Let your love transform every aspect of our lives and touch everyone we encounter.
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  • Join In the Caroling!
    Join In the Caroling!
    December 24, 2017
    St. Anthony School first and second graders walked around Hawthorne caroling for patrons of the Hawthorne Post Office, library and a few business along the way. Accompanied by guitar-playing principal Sr. Colleen Clair and teachers, the students brought joy to the hearts of all they encountered. The students had a magical time as well. (Click on the title above to hear the children sing.)
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  • There are no diocesan openings at this time.
    December 20, 2017
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  • 3rd Week of Advent
    3rd Week of Advent
    December 18, 2017
    May the anticipation of Christ's birth fill us with JOY! May our excitement be a sign to the world that Jesus is always near.
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  • 80th Anniversary of the Diocese of Paterson
    80th Anniversary of the Diocese of Paterson
    December 12, 2017
    On December 9th, the faithful gathered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist to celebrate the establishment of the Diocese of Paterson.
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  • 2nd Week of Advent - Peace
    2nd Week of Advent - Peace
    December 10, 2017
    May the Peace of Christ live in the hearts of all people as we prepare for His coming.
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  • Schools Celebrate Computer Science Education Week
    Schools Celebrate Computer Science Education Week
    December 10, 2017
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  • 1st Week of Advent - Hope
    1st Week of Advent - Hope
    December 4, 2017
    (Click on the title to find out the meaning of the Advent Wreath.)
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  • Middle School Students Make Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
    Middle School Students Make Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
    November 29, 2017
    Students from St. Joseph School in Mendham joined middle school students from the other Paterson Diocesan elementary schools for a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. After an inspiring history lesson about the cathedral by Bishop Serratelli, the bishop along with many priests from the parishes the schools represent celebrated Mass.
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  • High School Entrance Exam Registration Information for Public or Independent Schools
    September 15, 2017
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  • Welcome Back!
    Welcome Back!
    September 5, 2017
    The Diocese of Paterson Catholic Schools office enthusiastically welcomed back over 7,000 students to our 25 elementary and secondary schools across three New Jersey counties this month. After our successful AdvancED re-accreditation this past spring, the Diocese of Paterson schools are ready to continue providing the Christ-centered, academically excellent educational experience that is unique to our special Catholic school community. Click on the graphic to read more.
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  • Congratulations to our Paterson Diocese High School Graduates
    Congratulations to our Paterson Diocese High School Graduates
    June 13, 2017
    “Dear young people, have a deep spirit! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” Pope Francis, April 2013
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  • St. Patrick School Varsity Forensics Team Wins Top Prizes
    St. Patrick School Varsity Forensics Team Wins Top Prizes
    May 19, 2017
    On Tuesday May 16 the St. Patrick School (Chatham) Forensic team took first place in the varsity division hosted by the St. Joseph School (Mendham NJ).
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  • Diocese of Paterson Catholic Schools Receive Re-Accreditation from AdvancED
    Diocese of Paterson Catholic Schools Receive Re-Accreditation from AdvancED
    April 10, 2017
    Over the course of the last sixteen months, the Catholic Schools office and our Diocesan elementary and secondary schools have been preparing for AdvancED re-accreditation.
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  • So What Exactly is Lent and Where did it Come From?
    So What Exactly is Lent and Where did it Come From?
    March 1, 2017
    Thank you Rev. Edward G. Lambro, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson for sharing this information! SOME FACTS AND OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THE GREAT SEASON OF LENT
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  • St. Patrick Students Participate In Junior Model UN
    St. Patrick Students Participate In Junior Model UN
    February 27, 2017
    St. Patrick School participated for the first time in the Junior Model UN event sponsored by the NJ Consortium for the Gifted and Talented and hosted by Drew University.
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  • Immaculate Heart of Mary School 4th Grade Students Win Contest
    Immaculate Heart of Mary School 4th Grade Students Win Contest
    February 20, 2017
    Michael Allen and Hayden Tully of IHM School are the winners of Scholastic Reading Clubs' "Picture a President" Drawing Contest!
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  • IHM Sweeps
    IHM Sweeps "Passaic County Calendar Poster Contest"
    February 13, 2017
    Immaculate Heart of Mary School Fourth Graders Sweep the "Passaic County Calendar Poster Contest"
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