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Alexander M. SantoraSpecial to the USA TODAY Network
Jesus met detainees at Delaney Hall. I’m certain of it | Opinion
Jesus met detainees at Delaney Hall. I’m certain of it | OpinionOctober 9, 2026
Framed picture of Fr. Alex Gaitan in front of an altar
Fr. Alex Gaitán lauded as voice for human dignity during memorial Mass
Fr. Alex Gaitán lauded as voice for human dignity during memorial MassOctober 5, 2026
N.J. priest who ministered to detainees at ICE’s Delaney Hall drowns in El Salvador
N.J. priest who ministered to detainees at ICE’s Delaney Hall drowns in El SalvadorSeptember 10, 2026
Fr. Alex Gaitan, a priest based at St. Joseph's Roman Church in Jersey City who ministered to immigrants including detainees at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, died over the weekend in El Salvador, according to the Archdiocese of Newark.The Rev. Will Henkel
N.J. priest who ministered to detainees at ICE’s Delaney Hall drowns in El Salvador
N.J. priest who ministered to detainees at ICE’s Delaney Hall drowns in El SalvadorSeptember 10, 2026
City Council approves $5.9 million
City Council approves $5.9 million in TIF funding for 3207 E. 91st
City Council approves $5.9 million in TIF funding for 3207 E. 91stAugust 11, 2026
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A New Governor Faces Her First Crisis Amid Tear Gas and Tough Decisions
A New Governor Faces Her First Crisis Amid Tear Gas and Tough DecisionsJune 7, 2026
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