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Local businessman pays it forward through church decorating gift

Growing up in the 1970s, Paul Pennacchi vividly recalls the colorful Christmas flowers and decorations ...
In Marlton, many hands work to brighten Christmas for those in need

Throughout the year, the Helping Hands Ministry in St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, strives to help folks who are ...
Tradition of Epiphany door blessing with chalk is symbol of hope in 2021

The ancient Christian tradition of marking doorways with blessed chalk on the feast of the Epiphany will carry new meaning for many Catholics in 2021.
‘Let Christmas open your eyes, hearts to hope,’ Bishop preaches in Christmas homilies

Acknowledging the challenges the pandemic-stricken world has experienced in the past year, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., urged every faithful person to look to the hope Christmas brings.
Catholic parishes planning for in-person and livestreamed Christmas Masses

Catholic parishes across the Diocese of Trenton are preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of the faithful to in-person and virtual Christmas Masses in commemoration of the Birth of Jesus Christ this year.
Bishop joins diocesan, parish choirs for Video Christmas Card

Musicians ordinarily spend months rehearsing Christmas songs together for their annual winter concerts, but in light of the pandemic, gathering in person has been a challenge.
Bishop O'Connell: Solitude cannot extinguish the joy of Jesus’ birth

Sometimes, when you’re all alone – as we have often been throughout these many months of pandemic – you hear things differently, more clearly than when you’re surrounded by others in a crowded room, in a class, in an office where the phone keeps ringing and people file in and out.
Bishop on fourth week of Advent: A time to encounter

The word “advent” comes from the Latin term adventus, literally meaning “coming to.”
Medford parish launches yearlong campaign to ‘develop holy habits'

As do any wise travelers preparing for an arduous journey, the parishioners in St. Mary of the Lakes have been consulting a faith-centered roadmap designed to examine their actions and enrich their Advent preparations and beyond.
Parishes, food pantries share key ingredients for making meal outreach efforts successful

In the days before COVID-19, hunger relief throughout the Trenton Diocese often included ...
Music ministers find new ways to bring hope through song this Christmas

Carols and hymns have long been the harbingers of Christmas, igniting and nurturing the Christmas spirit in hearts yearning for the joy of the season – and in that sense, this year will be no different, thanks to parish musicians across the Diocese who have been adapting during the pandemic.
God’s love is still the heart of creative Christmas celebrations

Experience Christmas and Advent in new ways this year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawrenceville parish’s virtual Advent programs open to all

St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend its virtual Advent programming, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 7000.
Reflections on Advent, Christmas invite passers-by to encounter Christ in new ways

Knowing that the holidays during COVID-19 will necessitate distance and perhaps even remote means of spiritual connection, parishes have found new ways to bring Advent and Christmas to the community.
Diocese’s Faith at Home aims to enrich Advent season

Faith At Home is inviting users to spiritually enter into Advent and prepare for the Birth of Christ.
Tabernacle parish plans live Nativity and gift donation drive-through

Building on the success of other gift drives during the pandemic, Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, has invited people to “Christmas. Giving. Drive.” to view a live Nativity scene and donate gift items for residents of New Lisbon Developmental Center.
Lessons and Carols comes to Holmdel parish for first time

This Advent, St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will present its first Festival of Lessons and Carols with the goal of instilling hope and joy to all during the ongoing pandemic.
Advent, Christmas music by local cantor, organist now available

When Dr. Carly York responded to what she describes as “a true calling to sing and record music for Advent and Christmas”...
Advent retreat for parish ministers in Allentown

Those who serve in parish ministry will have an opportunity to enhance their observance of the Advent season during a retreat Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Catechetical Sunday theme a reminder of one’s role as a witness to faith

Catechesis takes dedication – something Mary Mykityshyn witnessed firsthand when Hurricane Isaias swept through New Jersey Aug. 4.
Internet video experience unifies Catholic faithful during holiest of weeks

The internet was never so integral to the practice of the faith as during this year’s Holy Week and Easter, and the worldwide quarantine against COVID-19.
Parishioner’s handiwork helps Delran pastor with online Masses

Tony Lukis is used to handling different remodeling and construction jobs around the home.
New playlist showcases priests’ efforts to connect with parishioners via video

One priest played piano for a moving meditation on suffering in the midst of the pandemic. Other priests conducted the Stations of the Cross, or shared a bit of good humor and comforting words in special Holy Week messages.
An Easter message from Bishop O'Connell: ‘And they remembered his words'

It often takes a moment or two for things to sink in. When we find ourselves in situations we did not expect, our minds rarely grasp what has happened right away. That first Easter Sunday morning at the tomb was just such an occasion.
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, Pope says

In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word.

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