PARISHES
Exploring the joys, challenges of foster parenting
“It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love,” Patti Simms, licensed clinical social worker and birth parent counselor for the Children’s Home of New Jersey, acknowledged during a Feb. 18 presentation on “Answering the Call to Care for Children” in St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville.
New provost at Georgian Court University
William Behre, Ph.D., was recently appointed provost of Georgian Court University, Lakewood. Dr. Behre, who comes to Georgian Court from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ),
CTPNJ workshops for employment seekers
The Career Transition Partnership has developed a curriculum of free training programs and mentoring service to assist job seekers in their transition.
'Bible Timeline' series to be offered
St. Anselm Parish, Wayside, will host two sessions of “A Quick Journey Through The Bible – An Eight-Part Introduction to the Bible Timeline.”
Parish mission will highlight 'LUKE Live'
St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, will hold a parish mission on the Gospel of Luke March 17 to 19 in the church at 40 Jackson Rd.
Knights of Columbus institute Turn Off the TV campaign
The N.J. State Council of the Knights of Columbus is urging Catholics to “turn off the t.v.” March 5 to protest the corrupt values reflected in prime time programming.
Mass for the feast of St. Patrick
Bagpipes will be heard again from the heart of Chambersburg in Trenton, when Our Lady of the Angels Parish celebrates its annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass March 17 at 12:15 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 540 Chestnut Ave.
Handmade rosaries for faithful around the globe
Every Wednesday morning, a group of faithful from St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel dedicate their efforts to making simple plastic rosaries destined for the mission fields, hospitals, retirement homes and even circuses, around the U.S. and indeed the world.
Day of Recollection scheduled
St. John Neumann Parish, Mount Laurel, will hold its annual Day of Recollection March 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at, 560 Walton Ave.
Asbury Park students informed about gangs
It was a different kind of lesson for the seventh and eighth grade students of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park. On Feb. 20, the classes attended an assembly intended to teach them to make good choices in the face of spreading gang influence.
Celebrating '100' with service
As part of Villa Victoria Academy’s commitment to community service, first graders set out to collect 100 canned goods to celebrate the 100th day of school.
Faith and culture combine in St. Patrick salute
Irish eyes and eyes of all cultures were smiling around the Diocese of Trenton as the feast of St. Patrick was celebrated with a host of festivities, parties and parades.
Passover and Easter informative evening planned
Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton, will hold an informative evening "Passover and Easter: A Shared Heritage" March 19 at 7 p.m. in the church at 343 South Broad Street.
Father Apostoli to speak in Allentown parish
As part of a three-day Lenten parish retreat, St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, will host a presentation by Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Father Andrew Apostoli March 31.
Beloved St. Joseph
Parishes around the diocese held special observances for the feast of St. Joseph March 19 with Masses, sweet tables and prayers offered for the intentions of the intercession of the saint who was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus.
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