Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Why Morristown’s Hispanic Catholics are turning to their church for courage

Coming up: Lyrica Chamber Music on the Morristown Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Sunday October 11th Patch AM
Sunday October 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, Morristown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Morristown's Hispanic Catholics are turning to their church for courage

Also on today's calendar: Lyrica Chamber Music and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Morristown, Bishop offers hope to fearful migrants, refugees (beaconnj.org) — At St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Morristown, Bishop Kevin Sweeney recently led a Spanish Mass offering reassurance to migrants and refugees worried about immigration enforcement. Parish leaders say many local Hispanic residents are afraid even to attend church after recent ICE activity. The service emphasized dignity, solidarity, and the promise that the Morristown Catholic community will stand beside them.
   

📸 Around Morristown

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Morristown

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Morristown Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Morristown PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Denville String Band Seeking New Members —Sharon Bradley Read on Patch
  • The Morris County Market Shift: Navigating the Return to Normalcy —Ryan Bruen Read on Patch
  • Chase posted a job opening for Branch Manager - New Jersey Morris County Market in Morristown. Apply here.
  • Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morristown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morris

  • Local Event: Halloween Film Fundraiser (patch.com)
  • Fun Things to do in Our Local Area This Weekend - October 9th (TAPinto.net)
  • Denville Police Log 3,733 Calls in September 2026 Recap (denvillenow.com)

Morris Plains

  • Morris Plains Farmers Market Wraps Up Regular Season October 10 (TAPinto.net)
  • Verga and Karr clash over development, transparency at Morris Plains mayoral debate (morristowngreen.com)
  • Solstice to Invest $49 Million in Buffalo Research Facility (citybiz.co)

Ok Morristown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Morristown