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Holy Name Cemetery Hosts Last Open House on Sunday, May 18th,2025

This is the last open house at Holy Name until November 2025!

Attend Next Open House at Holy Name Before Prices Increase May 19
If you missed our open house on Saturday, May 17th, you have one last chance Sunday, May 18 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm at Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum located at 823 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ. 
Special pricing and financing options available only during this open house event until prices increase May 19. 


HOLY NAME CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM IS THE ONLY CATHOLIC CEMETERY WITH BURIAL SPACE IN HUDSON COUNTY!
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General, Local Happenings, REAL ESTATE PROFILES

Jersey City Breaks Ground on Historic Redevelopment Project with 80% Affordable and Workforce Housing

Most Affordable Housing of Any Private Mixed-income Community This Size in the Country

Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins state and local officials to officially break ground on the first building in the long-anticipated Bayfront Redevelopment Project on May 14, 2025, marking a historic milestone in Jersey City’s largest mixed-income community initiative to date.


80% of the units will be dedicated to affordable and workforce housing.

With the Fulop Administration’s stringent affordable housing requirements throughout the entire project, Bayfront will provide the most affordable housing of any private mixed-income community of this size in the country.

    10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025

 Bayfront Redevelopment Site

Kellogg Street & Society Hill Dr. N

Jersey City, NJ

 Mayor Steven Fulop, City Council Members, NJ Economic Development Authority, NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, Pennrose LLC, PATHS Development LLC, Jersey City Together, Bayfront Avisory Committee, Building Trades

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Catholic Cemeteries- Memorial Day Masses Honoring Our Veteran Heros Monday, May 26, 2025

Join us this Memorial Day as we gather in prayer and gratitude to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation, and all veterans and active-duty military personnel who have served with courage and sacrifice.
As part of the national tribute “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,” our Catholic Cemeteries will host Memorial Day Masses across seven locations on Monday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m.
? A Sacred Tradition of Faith and GratitudeEach year, these special Masses offer a moving opportunity to unite in remembrance, celebrate our freedom, and reflect on the legacy of our fallen heroes. Most services will be held outdoors under canopies with seating provided. Gate of Heaven and Maryrest Cemeteries will hold Masses indoors in their mausoleum chapels.
? Featured Celebration at Holy Cross CemeteryHis Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ, home to the upcoming Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit and the Chapel Mausoleum of Our Lady—designed to reflect a peaceful, campus-style atmosphere in harmony with sacred grounds.
? Mass Locations and CelebrantsHoly Cross Cemetery, North ArlingtonCardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D.Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East HanoverMost Reverend Manuel A. Cruz, D.D.Maryrest Cemetery, MahwahMost Reverend Michael A. Saporito, D.D.Saint Gertrude Cemetery, ColoniaMost Reverend Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., D.D.Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey CityMost Reverend Gregory J. Studerus, D.D.Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin LakesVery Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D.Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East OrangeReverend Philip J. Waters, O.S.B.
?? Honoring Veterans Year-RoundCatholic Cemeteries honors our nation’s heroes not only on Memorial Day, but throughout the year—with monthly remembrance Masses, Veterans Day and Flag Day observances, and the placement of more than 1,000 American flags at the gravesites of interred veterans. These flags remain displayed through Flag Day in June.
? Learn MoreCLICK HERE for full event details, including a special tribute video and FAQs. To speak with a Memorial Planning Advisor, email us at cemetery@rcan.org or explore our ministry by CLICKING HERE.
American DreamWorks, General, Local Happenings

Kitty Spash Garden Opens at DreamWorks Water Park East Rutherford NJ

Photo Courtesy of American Dream Mall, East Rutherford, NJ

DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream in East Rutherford now houses the largest Splash Pad in North America when its Kitty Splash Garden opened on May 7th, 2025

Inspired by the hit preschool show, Gabby’s Doll House is designed just for toddlers and young children.

While the children take to the water, adults can enjoy a full menu of cocktails, beer, and frozen drinks. When the children get hungry, kid-friendly spots like Trolls Ice-Sing Cream, Beach Haven, where your family can enjoy a frozen treat, or a pizza.

Kitty Splash Garden is the newest addition to the 8.5-acre indoor water park—the largest in the U.S. DreamWorks Water Park features 40 water slides and 27 attractions, including:

Thrillagascar and Jungle Jammer (the world’s tallest indoor body slides). The colorful play area includes interactive features, character appearances, and many places for kids to splash, explore, and cool off.

Far Far A Bay Wavepool (the world’s largest indoor surfing wave pool)

DreamWorks DreamRunner (the world’s longest indoor hydromagnetic water coaster)

For more information, visit https://www.americandream.com/venue/dreamworks-water-park

Excerpts of this post appeared in the Bayonne Voice

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New Pope Selected on 4th Ballot

As of this writing, a new Pope has been selected on the Fourth ballot and the name will be announced soon.

The traditional white smoke has been released announcing that the 133 Cardinals in a secret ballot have selected a new Pope to represent the 1. 65 Catholics around the world

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NYC Tequilia and Spirits Fest is Coming

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6 pm-9:30 pm. The event will be held at the Harborside Atrium. On the waterfront of Jersey City with a view of the Manhattan skyline, enjoy over 100 styles of Tequila, Mezcal, and more, delicious food, and great music.

The Jersey City Tequila Fest is a perfect opportunity for Tequila and Mezcal enthusiasts to meet and hang out with friends and enjoy a huge variety of tequila and spirits

Tequila Fest is your all-access pass to tequila and spirits from around the world. Travel the world of wine at Industry City. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games.

With over 100 styles, it’s a great place to discover new libations and speak to representatives. Tequila Fest will also feature amazing vendors to purchase everything from New York-made products.

Guests will enjoy unlimited samples, paired with live music and food from Mozzarepas, Taste of Poland, Chavas Empanadas, Angry Archies and more.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Session Times
6-9:30 pm

Chelsea Industrial
535-551 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001

Ticketing Info
General Admission: $60
Designated Driver: $15

Tickets are available online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-city-tequila-and-mezcal-fest-tickets-1261457024919?aff=oddtdtcreator

All tickets include unlimited tastings and a souvenir tasting glass.

Vendor Participation:

Palomo

Ultramundo

G4 tequila

Acabo Raicilla

Quentisential brands

3BR Distillery

Golden Bay Distillery

Pistola

Drink Juan Please

Lalo Tequila

Ovo Vodka

Den of Thieves Whiskey

Siete Sirena’s Mexican Spirits

El Jefe Spirits

El Texano

Casa Elemental Sotol

Lafayette

Casa J tequila

Casa de Hamsa

Pathfinder

The Original Pickle Shot

Spiribaum

El Buho Mezcal

Spirited Insider

Su Casa Mezcal

Reif Rum

and more

Food Vendors

Mozzarepas

Taste of Poland

Angry Archies

Chavas Empanadas

And more coming!

General

Imur Gallery Presents a Reading by Tris Tris McCall

Author Tris McCall will read a paranoid tale from McCall’s almanac, his book of short stories, on Thursday, April 24th, 2025

McCall will also perform a few songs corresponding to the story at 8 p.m.

Arrive early, the show up in the gallery is really good. it features work by Valerie Huhn, Tina Maneca, and other artists.

No cover charge, but you’ll be able to pick up a copy of McCall’s Almanac

Imur Gallery is located at 67 Greene St., JC NJ.

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Pope Francis Has Died

Pope Francis died Easter Monday at his home at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

The Vatican announced in a statement on social media.

The Pope died at 7:35 am local time, 1:35 a.m. ET am

His Papacy ran for 12 years, and in that time, he worked towards an inclusive Roman Catholic Church in support of marginalized voices.

Francis, who has been limiting his workload on doctors’ orders, did not preside over the Vatican’s Easter Mass but appeared at the end of the event for a twice-yearly blessing and message known as the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) 

Pope Francis died about four weeks after he was released from the hospital following an extended battle with respiratory ailments

Vice President JD Vance visited the Vatican over the weekend and met with the Pope on Easter Sunday

Photo of Pope Francis courtesy of the Vatican News as it appeared on X

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Bayonne Residential Parking Permit Regulations Enforcement 24 Hours a Day Begining May 12, 2025

The City of Bayonne is always looking for ways to improve the parking situation in our community. As the current administration worked towards improving the City’s financial status, we committed to jumpstarting the residential development of numerous long-dormant and often contaminated commercial properties. For the most part, the development of the new residential buildings was contingent upon the developers ensuring that they provided adequate on-site parking for occupants of these buildings.

Beginning on Monday, May 12, 2025, Bayonne Parking Enforcement Officers will begin enforcing the Residential Zone parking ordinance 24 hours a day. For the first month, Parking Enforcement Officers will issue Warning Notices to those who violate the ordinance by parking overnight on the street without a permit. This will permit residents to be familiar with the new enforcement procedures. After this familiarization period, however, beginning on Monday, June 16, 2025, the 24-hour Residential Parking Permit regulations will be enforced, and Parking Enforcement Officers will begin issuing actual tickets to violators. These tickets will include the appropriate fines and, in certain circumstances, may require an appearance in Municipal Court.

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