Bishop kicks off graduation season in Diocese with Mass in CBA

May 22, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.
Bishop O'Connell greets CBA senior Matthew Wilhelm following the May 21 Baccalaureate Mass in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown. The Baccalaureate Mass marked the start of the 2024 graduation season in the Diocese of Trenton. Mike Ehrmann photo
Bishop O'Connell greets CBA senior Matthew Wilhelm following the May 21 Baccalaureate Mass in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown. The Baccalaureate Mass marked the start of the 2024 graduation season in the Diocese of Trenton. Mike Ehrmann photo


The 2024 graduation season has commenced  for Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton.  The first event was held May 21 when Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for the 195 graduating seniors in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. The Mass was celebrated in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown. 

The school's commencement exercises was held May 23 at 6 p.m. in Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. To view the livestream, click here.

The Monitor will be on location at the Masses and ceremonies for Catholic high school GRADUATIONS throughout the Diocese. Look for our special issue -- CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2024 -- in mid June featuring dozens of poignant photos, spotlights on each graduating class and interviews with parents, students, priests and educators. 

A Christian Brothers Academy student receives his diploma during the May 23 graduation ceremony in Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. John Batkowski photo

 



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The 2024 graduation season has commenced  for Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton.  The first event was held May 21 when Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for the 195 graduating seniors in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. The Mass was celebrated in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown. 

The school's commencement exercises was held May 23 at 6 p.m. in Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. To view the livestream, click here.

The Monitor will be on location at the Masses and ceremonies for Catholic high school GRADUATIONS throughout the Diocese. Look for our special issue -- CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2024 -- in mid June featuring dozens of poignant photos, spotlights on each graduating class and interviews with parents, students, priests and educators. 

A Christian Brothers Academy student receives his diploma during the May 23 graduation ceremony in Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. John Batkowski photo

 


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