Graduation 2025 in the Diocese

June 15, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

Students process into St. Rose Church at the start of the Baccalaureate Mass.

The 2025 graduation season has begun in the Diocese of Trenton. Baccalaureate Masses and commencement ceremonies in the nine Catholic high schools in the Diocese began May 20 in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, and will continue through June 7 when the students in Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton, will receive their diplomas.

Following are links to photo galleries for some of this year’s Class of 2025 events that have taken place thus far. Be sure to get your copy of The Monitor Magazine’s June issue, which will include a salute to this year’s GRADS.

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Rose High School 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

Msgr. Edward Arnister accepts the gifts of bread and wine during the Offertory Procession. John Batkowski photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

A longstanding Baccalaureate Mass tradition in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, occurs after Holy Communion when the graduating seniors present their mothers with a flower. Matt Marzorati photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Red Bank Catholic High School 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

Msgr. Joseph Rosie, pastor of St. James Parish, Red Bank, was principal celebrant of the May 29 Baccalaureate Mass for Red Bank Catholic High School. The Mass was held in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown. Here, Msgr. Rosie accepts the gifts of bread and wine from graduating seniors. John Batkowski photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran, Baccalaureate Mass

At the Sign of Peace, two Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran, graduates exchange a hug during the May 30 Baccalaureate Mass celebrated by Father James Grogan, pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Moorestown. Jan Griswold photo

PHOTO GALLERY: St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, commencement

This St. John Vianney High School graduate was showered with flowers, balloons and lots of hugs from her family following the May 31 Commencement exercise. Mary Stadnyk photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Notre Dame High's Baccalaureate Mass

Deacon Rich Hobson administers the Eucharist to a graduating senior during Notre Dame High School's Baccalaureate Mass May 31. Matt Marzorati photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing, Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement

Villa Victoria Academy's Class of 2025 toss their graduation caps in the air following the June 1 Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises. Elizabeth Zimak photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Donovan Catholic Commencement Exercises

No question that these Donovan Catholic High School grads are happy to have their diplomas. The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated June 1 and Commencement was held June 2. Both events were in St. Joseph Church, Toms River. Mary Stadnyk photo

PHOTO GALLERY: Stuart Country Day School, Princeton, Baccalaureate Vesper Service

At Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton, graduation exercises began with a Baccalaureate Vesper Service held June 5 and the commencement is scheduled for June 7. This year 21 women are graduating from the private school in Princeton. John Blaine photos