FAMILY LIFE

Online couples retreat aims to strengthen relationships

An online retreat starting May 20 aims to help couples strengthen their relationship with God and each other.

Diocese launches new mentor process for marriage preparation

A new marriage preparation process is being implemented by the Diocese that encourages the use of marriage mentors.

Social workers offer advice on improving family life during COVID-19

Strategies for parents and adolescents to help them cope, even flourish, as a family unit during COVID-19.

Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps

Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps ...

Diocese’s newest resource helps families foster faith at home

The COVID-19 restrictions may have put a stop to families gathering in their parish churches for the celebration of Mass, but they haven’t halted the continuation of faith formation.

Pope postpones World Meeting of Families, World Youth Day

Pope Francis has agreed to postpone by one year the next gatherings of the World Meeting of Families and World Youth Day.

The wonder hours: TV for tweens is there for the taking

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to keep many of us at home, parents of preteen kids may be anxious to discover ...

Couples find creative ways to scale back weddings during pandemic

Couples get creative as COVID-19 changes wedding plans.

New guide helps faithful have prayerful Holy Week at home

To help faithful celebrate Holy Week at home –a guide for individuals and families.

Home with family for near future – now what?

The necessary seclusion brought about by COVID-19 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for families.

Keeping the Feast: Pasta e Fagioli offers comfort in a bowl

Prayer, good conversation and comfort food are what I turn to when things get really stressful.

Keeping the Feast: Social distancing with tomato bisque and joie de vivre

"We will be social distancing, but we will not lose our joie de vivre."

Keeping The Feast: Memories of Mom’s closet pantry soothe these trying weeks of Lent

Recipe reflects Mom’s wondrous ability to turn almost any ingredients from the pantry into a fine meal. 

Abstinence educator Pam Stenzel returning to Diocese

Abstinence educator Pam Stenzel is returning to the Diocese of Trenton ...

Young people share artistic skills in diocesan Respect Life Contest

Through colorful poster drawings, compelling essays and creatively designed memes ...


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