🌱 Why Caldwell University’s president met privately with Pope Leo in Rome
Caldwell, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Caldwell! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Caldwell University’s president met privately with Pope Leo in Rome
Also on today's calendar: L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in MONTCLAIR - JULY 10 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/8/2026 (insidernj.com) — Caldwell residents may be interested to know that Caldwell University President Dr. Jeffrey Senese recently traveled to Rome for a private audience with Pope Leo alongside other Catholic university leaders. His visit, organized through the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, underscores Caldwell’s active role in global Catholic higher education conversations and helps raise the borough’s profile well beyond New Jersey. 
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L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in MONTCLAIR - JULY 10 →
Kip's Castle Park, 22 Crestmont Rd, Verona
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L'Alliance New York BASTILLE DAY 2026 in Montclair | July 11 →
Various Location Across Town - Free access,
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The SECOND SATURDAY® Record & CD Show →
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Sing-Along with Miss Emily at the Park
Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Unearth a Craft: Create with Josie
Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
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PARENT NIGHT OUT →
The Mindfulnest Co., 9 Bloomfield Ave, North Caldwell
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Life Under a Log with Essex County Environmental Center
Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Forest Bathing Walk in GCP
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Rotary meets at the Cloverleaf, Tuesday noon
Rotary Club of the Caldwells The Cloverleaf Tavern 395 Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell, NJ United S -
T-Rex Tea Party
Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Soccer Shots Storytime
Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
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North Jersey Card Show - July 17th-July 18th (2 day event) →
Wayne PAL, 1 Pal Dr, Wayne
9:00 am
Friday July 10
Monday July 13
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
Saturday July 18
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🗞 Nearby News
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West Orange
- Fellowship Helps West Orange Parent Elevate Leadership Skills (patch.com)
Montclair
- Thief Used Venmo To Steal $2500 From Woman Near Montclair Parking Deck: Police (patch.com)
- Montclair Residents May Notice Unusual Smell As Sewer Work Resumes (patch.com)
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