PARISHES

Nativity Blessing scheduled Dec. 14

Msgr. James Innocenzi, pastor of St. George Parish, Titusville, and associate judicial vicar, and Father Brian Woodrow, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, are expected to join members from Knights of Columbus councils for the annual Blessing of the Nativity at the New Jersey State House Dec. 14 …

'What If Mary Said NO?' presentation scheduled

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, in collaboration with the Northern Burlington Regional Adult Faith Formation Ministry, will host a presentation on “What if Mary Said No?” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 2500 Branch Pike, Cinnaminson.

Special honor for Carol Olivieri

Carol Olivieri, a member of St. James Parish, Pennington, and former executive director of the Health Care Ministry of Princeton, was recently honored as a Shining Light by Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County in recognition of her 19 years of service to the elderly. 

Reaching out, Filipino-American community reflects on losses

Since Super Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines Nov. 8, members of the Trenton Diocese’s large Filipino-American community have united their energies to help not only relatives in the stricken nation but countless unknown survivors afflicted by the storm.

Ministry fair encourages parishioners to become involved

For St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, Nov. 9-10 was a weekend of showcase as the various ministries came together and hosted a parish ministry fair.

School choir makes a joyful sound

The student choir in Incarnation-St. James School, Ewing, continues to raise their voices, always ready to lead their peers and teachers in song.

Fair Haven parish has rich history, bright future

Since 1953, Nativity Parish has served as a beacon of light and a place of welcome to the faithful of the Fair Haven area and surrounding communities.

Highlands church celebrates 130 years of sharing the "Good News"

For 130 years, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church has been a beacon of faith to the Catholics in the Highlands area.

Christmas Time in Ireland with Tony Kenny Dec. 16

St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, will present “Christmas Time in Ireland” featuring Tony Kenny Dec. 16 in Robbinsville Fieldhouse, 153 West Manor Way, Robbinsville.

Calendar contest helps parish to prepare for 2014!

St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, found an interesting way for parishioners to prepare for the upcoming new year – 2014. The parish sponsored a calendar contest.

Catholic Daughters on the barrier island mark milestone anniversary

For 60 years, Court St. Bonaventure No. 1656 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas has been a mainstay of Catholic activity on Ocean County's Barrier Island.

New Jersey Catholic Conference applauds in-state tuition legislation compromise

Following a compromise struck Dec. 19 between the state legislature and the office of the Governor, legislation that would grant undocumented immigrants access to in-state tuition rates in New Jersey’s public colleges and universities will be signed into law today, Dec. 20, by Gov. Chris Christie.  

Donation warms hearts and souls

Members of St. Gregory the Great Parish remembered their less fortunate neighbors this holiday season by conducting their annual “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts” donation.

Catholic campus ministries provide support through the college transition

Whether it is living away from home for the first time or adjusting to more difficult courses, resisting negative temptations or beginning to discern a vocation, young adults undergo powerful transitions during their years in college.

Advent Exchange' was way to focus on Christ

The sixth grade religious education students in St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, went on a meaningful Advent journey without ever leaving Holmdel.


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