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High school retreats move relationships, awareness forward

A pillar of Catholic high school life, but one not talked about too often, is the retreat experience.
During CSW, St. Jerome School welcomes Bishop, honors founding saint

For students and staff of St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, Catholic Schools Week included a new cause for celebration
Sports news & notes: SJV volleyball, CBA boys’ soccer win Shore Conference Tournament titles

It’s one of the best times of the year for high school athletics, as county and conference tournaments are being completed...
Two Decades Strong: From regional to academy model, Manahawkin school celebrates success

In spite of the pandemic overshadowing much of its two-year presence as St. Mary Academy, the Manahawkin school has much to celebrate.
Community priority, talented lineup make RBC team a formidable force

A Manasquan game on Sept. 25 will hinder the Red Bank Catholic football team’s schedule this week – but not in the way one might think.
John Garvey, CUA president, stepping down in June

John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington since 2010, announced Sept. 22 that he will be stepping down from the role he described as "an honor and a privilege" at the end of June.
Volleyball team strives to ‘make every moment count’ on and off the court

The Donovan Catholic girls’ volleyball program has become one of the best Non-Public as well as ...
Schools to add religious assessment test this year

Hoping to better determine knowledge of the Catholic faith among students...
Superintendent: Catholic schools ‘are up to the challenge’

Last year, I wrote to you in the “Back to School” issue of The Monitor about ...
Villa Victoria’s Sister Ray continues to teach through presence

Filippini Sister Raphael Santitoro, who resides in the convent on the campus of ...
A New Day for TCPA

For the Trenton Catholic Preparatory school family, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony July 27 provided the opportunity for school families, alumni and supporters to reflect on their past and look toward their future.
RBC standout Panzini drafted, signs with the Kansas City Royals

Shane Panzini has come a long way since he first fell in love ...
Notre Dame alum is first American to win individual gold in foil fencing

"Golden is thy fame, indeed," the University of Notre Dame in Indiana tweeted July 25 after ...
Mercy Sister Diane Szubrowski remembered for friendship, compassion

“[Sister] Diane was approachable, always pleasant and had a calming effect on others,” ...
Coach McKenna’s lasting legacy was the spiritual foundation he laid for student-athletes

When Xavier Lezynski was a senior in Notre Dame High School, he fondly recalled attending a Kairos Retreat during which Coach John McKenna gave a reflection and asked the students to think about what they would want to talk with Jesus about when they entered the Kingdom of God.
Superintendent: Masks optional in Catholic schools this fall

Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt, diocesan superintendent of Catholic Schools, released a memo June 30 updating the use of face masks in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton for the upcoming school year.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Costello, former educator in Asbury Park school

Sister Mary Elizabeth Costello, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died June 26 in Our Lady of Peace Residence, Scranton, Pa.
Catholic schools mark eighth grade graduations

A strong academic foundation, recognition for accomplishments and excellence, celebrating the benefits of Catholic education, and a return to normalcy
Monmouth University celebrates Baccalaureate Mass

Catholic campus ministers and students of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, celebrated their accomplishments and praised God for his guidance during their academic career at the school’s annual Baccalaureate Mass held May 18 in St. Michael Church, West End.
Lakewood’s GCU honors nearly 675 with degrees

Over four ceremonies on May 19-20, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, celebrated its 450 bachelor’s degree and nearly 225 master’s degree graduates from August and December 2020 and May 2021.
Baccalaureate Masses, Services keep grads’ focus on God

In southern coastal Monmouth County, a dozen or so churches compose the Manasquan Area Ministerium that has worked to successfully sustain a 136-year-old annual tradition. Every year during graduation season, the ministerium invites all graduating seniors from Manasquan High School to attend a Baccalaureate Service where they are prayerfully acknowledged for their academic achievements.
Prepared for the next leg of life’s journey

In June of 2021, as the new Superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Trenton, I was honored to be asked to say a few words at the graduations of our high schools.
With prayer and thanksgiving, the Class of 2021 strides confidently into the future

In ceremonies joyful and bittersweet, heralding the next steps on a journey of faith and hope, graduates across the Diocese of Trenton celebrated the successful completion of their Catholic high school education.
PHOTO GALLERIES: 2021 High school Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises

With their eyes on the future, the 1,367 graduates from 11 parish, diocesan and independent high schools in the Diocese were saluted for their accomplishments and encouraged to continue the good work they had begun with the help of their families and teachers, and the support of their peers. From mid-May through mid-June, The Monitor's freelance photographers were present for the Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement ceremonies, capturing scores of photos of this academic milestone taking place in the lives of Catholic high school students in the Diocese of Trenton. Check out the photo galleries that have been created by clicking on the links below. Congratulations and God's blessings upon the Class of 2021!
Beloved Coach John McKenna, who was all about bringing students closer to Christ, dies

John McKenna, who served the Diocese as moderator for the Catholic Athletes for Christ Program, and was longtime faculty member in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, died June 21 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. He was 67.

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