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Diocesan Department of Catechesis welcomes new director
Bringing an extensive background in religious education and a passion for continuing the mission of educating all generations about the Catholic faith, Denise Contino arrives to the Diocesan Chancery confident in her new role as director of the Department of Catechesis.
Marlton parish couple with special needs daughter pens book on importance of catechesis, prayer
“Every interaction, whether it be at the hair salon, waiting in the doctor’s office or at the grocery store, is an opportunity for prayer,” said Mercedes Rizzo, who with her husband, David, are parents to four children, one of them with special needs.
Retreat day for divorced, separated Catholics to feature author, screenwriter
“The Catholic Church wants her divorced or separated sons and daughters to know that they are valuable to the life of our Church, and that the Church is there for them, in the difficult and painful moment when a marriage ends.”
Co-Cathedral, monastery readying for St. Anthony of Padua relics
Days of devotion with opportunities to venerate holy relics of St. Anthony of Padua will be available in two locations in the Diocese of Trenton during October.
Mount Carmel Guild readies for 23rd annual gala
Mount Carmel Guild, a diocesan outreach agency located in inner-city Trenton, will host its 23rd Annual Gala at Trenton Country Club on Oct. 19.
Peter Brennan, recognized for service to parish, community
Mercer County native Peter Brennan was born in Trenton and grew up in Hamilton. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows School, Hamilton; was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from The College of New Jersey, Ewing.
Paula Dunne devotes much time, attention to St. David the King Parish
“To see and hear the gratitude of the people who receive our prayer shawls and to witness the prayerful generosity of the women who have made them, is one of the greatest blessings in my life.” This is how Paula Dunne describes her involvement in the Prayer Shawl Ministry in …
Service was instilled in Joann Held at a very young age
Joann Held grew up in Northern Illinois where her parents taught her and her to always be on the lookout for ways to serve.
Rose Gallagher has given a lot of time, talent and love to St. George Parish
Born in the Williamsburg Section of Brooklyn, N.Y., Rose Gallagher attended a Lithuanian Catholic School and parish taught by Irish Dominican nuns, and was of Italian ancestry.
Deacon Jeffery F. Pierfy's primary ministry is pastoral care
Jeffery F. Pierfy was born in Easton, Pa., and lived in Alpha, N. J. as a child. He graduated from Rider University, Lawrenceville, with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism.
Robert Rushnak serves Titusville parish in numerous capacities
Bob Rushnak started a career in education and administration that spanned more than 40 years.
Peg Kowalski has had various opportunities to experience outreach
Growing up in a family that was grounded in the Catholic Church provided Peg Kowalski with a strong foundation for everything she has done thus far in her life.
Ray Wadsworth leaves behind a legacy for helping others
Ray Wadsworth, who died May 31 of this year will be posthumously honored by the Mount Carmel Guild.
Roger Zurro is at the forefront of outreach ministries in Colts Neck parish
Roger Zurro and his now late wife, Carol Ann, who died in 2007, have been members of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, since 1978.
Beth Meagher uses music to serve others
Beth Meagher, one of 12 children of William and Eileen Meagher, grew up in Lawrence Township, where she attended St. Ann School and Notre Dame High School, both Lawrenceville.
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