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Our wounds, our gifts, and our power to heal others

Nearly 50 years ago Henri Nouwen wrote a book entitled, “The Wounded Healer.”
CCDOT's Laó-Collins chosen as 'parade godmother'

Marlene Laó-Collins, executive director for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, will be honored as “parade godmother” for the annual Puerto Rican Parade Aug. 17 in Trenton.
New field hockey coach for Mater Dei Prep

Krista Portelli has been named the new head field hockey coach for Mater Dei Prep, Middletown.
New director of guidance for RBC

Red Bank Catholic High School announced that Patricia Hendricks has been named the school’s new director of guidance.
One Nation Under God

The Knights of Columbus Bishop Griffin Fourth Degree Assembly and the Bishop Ahr Fourth Degree Assembly proudly raised the American flag on Flag Day June 14 at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
CYO receives generous donation

Mercer County CYO executive director, Tom Mladenetz, recently accepts a $2,500 check from Investors Bank Yardville Branch manager, Cecilee Abney.
Tripping the Light Fantastic

The thespians of Red Bank Catholic High School earned accolades for their musical production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” May 22 during the 14th annual Basie Awards at Count Basie Theater, Red Bank.
Solving The Crime

Forensic science students in Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, tested their abilities in the field, where a mock crime scene was set to be processed and analyzed.
Msgr. Arnister marks 40th anniversary as a priest

Msgr. Edward J. Arnister, pastor of St. Rose Parish, Belmar, marked the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination May 19 with a Mass of Thanksgiving and followed by a dinner.
Strokes of Genius

From first-time artists to seasoned painters, more than 30 faithful turned out May 8 for a painting fundraiser for the Rosary Altar Society in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River.From first-time artists to seasoned painters, more than 30 faithful turned out May 8 for a painting fundraiser for the Rosary Altar Society in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River.
Moment In History

Fourth-graders in St. Paul School, Princeton, regaled classmates and families May 15 with their “Jersey Day” presentations on historic places of interest across the Garden State.
Holy Cross hosts annual math contest

It’s not difficult to tally up the many reasons Holy Cross Prep Academy’s annual middle school mathematics competition benefits its competitors.
Reaching Out from Ohio to New Jersey

For two days during their Easter break, students from Lake Catholic High School, Mentor, Ohio, participated in a New Jersey Immersion Trip where they participated in service projects in agencies around the Trenton Diocese.
A Little Help from My Friends

Through the generosity of community members who wished to share the joy of Easter with others, the Mount Carmel Guild, Trenton, distributed hundreds of Easter baskets to families whose resources are limited.
Young chess team makes fine showing at national tournament

Easter break held a lot of excitement for the fledgling chess team from St. Mary School, Middletown, as representatives and their families traveled to Dallas, to compete in the United States Chess Federation Junior High School National Tournament, held April 25 -28.
Special blessings help drive people to more faith opportunities

As a way to spiritually gather people, Father Richard Osborn, parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Middletown, looks for opportunities to hold special blessing ceremonies. One such occasion would be the blessing of homes, and another is the one he held the afternoon of April 27 – the blessing of vehicles.
School's Math Club earns Gold Level Status

Holy Cross School, Rumson, recently achieved Gold Level Status in the National Math Club.
Grant-ing a Wish

PNC Bank employees presented the CYO of Mercer County with a $3,000 grant from the bank’s “Grow Up Great Program” during a recent visit to the organization’s Broad Street Center.
We Can Be Heroes

Eighth-grade Confirmation candidates from Epiphany Parish, Brick, enjoy a faith exercise during the “Be the Hero” retreat, led by Zach Morris, a student in The Catholic University of America, Washington, who is earning a bachelor of arts degree in theology and religious studies with a pastoral ministry certificate.
NASA rep shows St. Rose students vastness of space

When science teacher Karen Blaser came across the NASA Ambassador program, she knew immediately it would give her fifth and sixth grade students a great boost in their understanding of space.
Good Works For A Worthy Cause

After work hours April 5, more than two dozen Diocesan Chancery staff members enjoyed a Friday evening of fun and fellowship when they participated in a painting fundraiser to benefit El Centro, a program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton.
CBA hosts 60th annual father-son Communion breakfast

For 60 years, Christian Brothers Academy has upheld an annual tradition in which students and their fathers come together for Mass and breakfast.
St. Rose students recognized in regional poetry contest

Student winners hailing from St. Rose Grammar School, Belmar, were recognized recently for their original works in the regional Catholic Daughters of the Americas Poetry Competition.
Candidates retreat with Our Mother

Men who are preparing to serve as deacons in the Diocese gathered for a retreat March 9-11 in Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, Pa.
Rumson fifth grader wins NJNG contest

Each year, New Jersey Natural Gas’s Conserve to Preserve program challenges students to practice energy conservation and to encourage conservation in their communities as part of their Kids and Conservation initiative.

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