ISSUES & ADVOCACY

El Centro co-founder with Puerto Rican roots recalls life lessons in faith, charity

Inspired by a lifetime of Catholic faith and watching the plight of immigrant families like his own, Roberto Hernandez takes to heart...

New NJCC director sets sights on collaboration, evangelization

The new NJCC executive director wants "people to realize the important role they play in the work of the Church in the public square.” 

Seeds of Service outreach makes urgent plea for donations to purchase food, Christmas gifts

Having depleted much of its available resources, Seeds of Service, Brick Township, is turning to the wider community ...

Manalapan deacon, parish communities work to address diaper needs in Monmouth County

The idea to start collecting diapers for families in need some was borne of compassion for children living in poverty.

Guided by experience and faith, new Catholic Charities behavioral health director eager to serve

The newest member of Catholic Charities brings a career of experience, growth and care for those in need.

Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say

Financial difficulties open vulnerabilities to human trafficking for many families struggling…

Vatican reaffirms, clarifies Church teachings on end-of-life care

With the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions ...

Amid COVID, Mount Carmel Guild still going strong

WWII veteran Anthony Galli appreciates the help he receives from the Mount Carmel Guild’s Home Health nurses.

What responsibility do Catholics have to use the media for good?

From the earliest days of mass communications, the Church has astutely monitored its potential to both advance the Gospel and serve others, and conversely, to spread evils such as hate, racism and immorality.

Catholics called to fight disinformation, serve common good in use of media

“A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.”

Local Respect Life Month events scheduled

Every October, faithful are called to focus their efforts on promoting that all human life is sacred ...

Catholic outreach agencies invited to apply for CCHD grants

Rosemary Goebel can’t say enough about all the services the Social Concerns Ministry in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, provides throughout the year.

Time running out to complete 2020 Census

Roughly 60 percent of New Jersey’s households have participated in the 2020 Census ...

CYO Bromley hosts family series on nutrition, gardening

Food insecurity is a reality for many residents in the Mercer County area. To offset the need, the CYO Bromley Center has been operating ...

Mater Dei Prep students encourage all to wear face masks in new video

Mater Dei Prep students have helped produce a video to encourage all to wear face masks ... 


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