PARISHES
Students use Lenten project to recall Christ's triumph over suffering
Four cups of flour, a cup of salt, a little water and a lot of faith were the special ingredients in a family Lenten project March 16 in St. Denis Parish, Manasquan. Children from the parish’s school and religious education program joined together to create a doughy “crown of thorns, …
Assumption Parish to observe Divine Mercy
Assumption Parish, New Egypt will observe Divine Mercy Sunday April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Church of the Assumption, 28 Monmouth Road, Wrightstown, in special celebration of the canonization of Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope John XXIII.
Virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes available
St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, is offering diocesan pilgrims the chance to experience the blessings of Lourdes without ever leaving New Jersey. The Ocean county parish is offering a 90-minute virtual pilgrimage of Lourdes May 2 at 7 p.m. in the church located at Bishop Lane and McKinley …
Every Wednesday, Brick parish serves up food, friendship and faith
Since May, 2008, the social hall of Brick's Visitation Parish has been the setting of a dynamic and successful community lunch on the third Wednesday of the month.
Scripture series in Holmdel
St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will hold a Scripture series on The Origins of the Gospels April 25, May 5, 12 and 19 from 7:30-9 p.m.
Wireless computer lab provided in St. Paul School
St. Paul's School, Burlington held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 8 for its new 25-monitor computer lab that uses an innovative central server system.
Easter Vigil was glorious celebration in diocesan cathedral
There is perhaps no more moving celebration of the Catholic faith than the Easter Vigil. The beauty and splendor of the Mass was illuminated as the Easter candle, lit from the fires blessed by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., was processed into the Diocese’s darkened Mother Church, St. Mary of …
Bishop celebrates Mass of the Lord's Supper in Allentown Parish
When Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Holy Thursday in St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, April 17, many in the packed church agreed that it was a great day to be a Catholic.
Arduous Journey
The Via Crucis, Way of the Cross, was celebrated in the City of Trenton on Good Friday, April 18.
Bountiful Blessings
Many parishes in the diocese uphold the tradition of blessing Easter baskets on the morning of Holy Saturday.
'Behold the Lamb of God'
Christ the King Parish, Long Branch, observes Good Friday with a solemn renactment of the Passion and Death of Christ.
'This Is The Day The Lord Has Made'
With the sanctuary filled with flowers, symbolizing springtime and new life, parishioners and guests in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, gather for Easter Sunday Mass April 20.
Celebration of Hope
Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio, pastor, celebrates Mass on Easter Sunday in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hamilton, assisted by Deacon Jeff Pierfy and surrounded by Easter lilies that the fill the sanctuary.
'Come to the River'
A poignant moment during the celebration of the Easter Vigil is the administering the Sacraments of Initiation to those men and women seeking entrance into the Catholic Church.
Bayville teens perform Stations of the Cross
On Good Friday evening, 43 members of the St. Barnabas Active Teens (BATs) youth group, Bayville, brought the Stations of the Cross to life for their parish family, visitors from other churches and special guest, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
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