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Fidel Ramos, ex-Philippine president who revived economy, dies at 94

Some Catholics in the Philippines have hailed former President Fidel Ramos
UPDATED: Funeral services scheduled for Father John J. Scully, retired pastor of St. Clement Parish, Matawan

Father John J. Scully, a retired priest of the Diocese who celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination on May 20, died July 30.
Msgr. John B. Wehrlen, served in Ocean County parishes

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 29 in St. Luke Parish, Toms River, for Msgr. John B. Wehrlen ...
Father John Scully, a priest for 50 years, dies

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., announced July 30 the death of Father John Scully earlier that day in Lawrenceville.
Deacon John Henry Hanna, ministered in Lavallette parish

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 14 in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Church, Lavallette, for Deacon John Henry Hanna who died July 7. He was 85.
George Bontcue, longtime Catholic Charities staff member, dies

George Bontcue, who worked for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, as associate executive director of fiscal affairs for more than four decades, died July 9. He was 72.
Sister Joan Ann Koliss, former Mercer County Catholic school educator

Funeral services will be held July 19 in Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, Pa., for Franciscan Sister Joan Ann Koliss who died July 12 at age 80.
Filippini Sister Dolores Potkay, taught in Villa Victoria Academy

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 23 in St. Lucy Chapel at Villa Walsh, Morristown, for Filippini Sister Dolores Potkay, who died June 19. She was 83.
Robert A. Pege, former president of the diocesan pastoral council, dies

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 3 in St. Joachim Church, Trenton, part of Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton, for Robert A. Pege who died May 21 at age 91.
Dr. Harry R. Carter, father of priest, dies

Funeral services will be held June 26 and 27 for Dr. Harry R. Carter who died June 17 at age 74. Dr. Carter was the father of Father H. Todd Carter, pastor of Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune.
Mark Shields dies; political commentator wore Catholic faith on his sleeve

Political commentator Mark Shields, who often wore his Catholic faith on his sleeve ...
Cynthia Marie Woodington, sister of priest, dies

Funeral services are scheduled for June 9 and June 10 in St. Joseph Church, Toms River, for Cynthia Marie Shaffer Woodington who died June 2 at age 67.
Fra' Marco Luzzago, Knights of Malta head, dies at 71

Fra' Marco Luzzago, who led the Knights of Malta since late 2020, died at the age of 71, the order announced.
Sister M. Daniela McCarthy, former principal in Asbury Park school, dies

Sister M. Daniela McCarthy, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died May 30in Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was a former principal in Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park.
Father Lambeth remembered as priest who loved to bring Christ to people

The number of people who turned out for Father K. Michael “Mick” Lambeth’s funeral services, and who shared messages of sympathy and fond memories on social media in the days that followed, offered a powerful testament to what he meant to those who knew him.
Cardinal Sodano, former Vatican secretary of state, dies at 94

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, former Vatican secretary of state and former dean of the College ...
Father Lambeth, former pastor of St. Theresa Parish, dies May 29

Father K. Michael “Mick” Lambeth, a retired priest of the Diocese and retired pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Little Egg Harbor, died May 29. He was 74.
Funeral services for Marie A. Sirianni, mother of two priests

Marie A. Sirianni, mother of Msgr. Sam A. Sirianni, rector of St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, and Father Anthony M. Sirianni, a priest of the Metuchen Diocese and pastor of St. Helena Parish, Edison, died May 12 at age 90.
Advocate Deirdre McQuade, 53, helped communicate bishops' pro-life message

Longtime pro-life advocate Deirdre McQuade, who for more than a decade shared ...
Sister Kathleen Mary Winkelman, former educator

Funeral services were held April 25 in Assisi House, Aston, Pa., for Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mary Winkelman who died April 18. She was 86.
Father Borgesen remembered as a ‘seeker,” man with a passion for life

There were many memories warmly shared by those who ...
Sister Carmel Grice, served in Hamilton school, hospital

Funeral services were held April 12 in Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Rd., Aston, Pa., for Franciscan Sister Carmel Grice, (formerly Sister Marie Perpetua) who died April 6 at age 92.
John R. Bambrick, father of priest, dies

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 13 in St. Aloysius Church, Jackson, for John R. Bambrick, who died April 8. He was 85.
Jean M. Margadonna, faculty member in St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square

Funeral services were held in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square, for Jean M. Margadonna, who died April 5 at age 60. Ms. Margadonna was a faculty member in St. Gregory the Great Academy.
Jesuit Father Drew Christiansen, professor and foreign policy expert, dies

Jesuit Father Drew Christiansen, a professor at Georgetown University and formerly head of the U.S. bishops' Office of International Justice and Peace, died early April 6 in Washington. He was 77.

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