Queen of Heaven, Rejoice!
May 3, 2024 at 3:38 p.m.
First Holy Communion students in St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, stand before the newly crowned statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 1. Mike Ehrmann photo
(Michael Ehrmann)
Donovan Catholic High School, Toms River, held a May Crowning of the Blessed Mother May 2. Shown crowning the statue is Class of 2024 valedictorian IsabellaThe month of May belongs to Mary, and students and Catholic faithful across the Diocese were not bashful about showing their love for the Blessed Mother. With flower crowns and special prayers, these photos shared with The Monitor and on social media capture just a few of the celebrations that will continue throughout the month.
Dressed in First Communion attire, students in St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, present flowers during a May 1 crowning ceremony on the grounds of their parish church. Mike Ehrmann photoMichael Ehrmann
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Donovan Catholic High School, Toms River, held a May Crowning of the Blessed Mother May 2. Shown crowning the statue is Class of 2024 valedictorian IsabellaThe month of May belongs to Mary, and students and Catholic faithful across the Diocese were not bashful about showing their love for the Blessed Mother. With flower crowns and special prayers, these photos shared with The Monitor and on social media capture just a few of the celebrations that will continue throughout the month.
Dressed in First Communion attire, students in St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, present flowers during a May 1 crowning ceremony on the grounds of their parish church. Mike Ehrmann photoMichael Ehrmann
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