PARISHES

A Thousand-fold Journey -- Catechist takes on 1,000-church challenge from students

When Robert Seaman’s fourth grade religious education students challenged him to visit 500 churches, he responded, “Why not make it 1,000?”

St. Dominic Parish builds vocations ministry

The vocations ministry within St. Dominic Parish, Brick, began three years ago after parishioner Dorothy Nocera began speaking with the pastor, Msgr. James Brady, about the DVD film, “Fishers of Men.”

Holy Cross HS competition makes math exciting

The winners are in for the Holy Cross High School, Delran M. Dennis Dranchak Memorial Mathematics Competition held April 7.  

Parish to sponsor Mass and novena for cancer patients and their families

Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, will hold a Mass and novena to St. Michael of the Saints, the patron saint of cancer patients, from May 31 to June 8 at their Incarnation Church worship site. A relic of the saint will be available for veneration each evening.  

Parish presentation on the Sacrament of Marriage

“How to Get Married in the Catholic Church” will be the topic of discussion to be held May 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Pedata Hall of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton.

High school rally calls students to defend life

St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, offered a vibrant, informative, thought-provoking Respect Life Rally April 30, where the school brought in speakers from the area who are passionate about promoting a culture of life.  

Parishes embrace shared heritage, mission as unification nears

Since the late 1800s, the light of faith has shone brightly on Catholics in the picturesque Bayshore area known fondly among locals as “The Highlands.”  

A Unifying Holy Card

The icon and accompanying prayer, both of which are shown above, form a holy card that’s to serve as a spiritual aid as the faithful of OLPH and St. Agnes parishes work toward unifying their two communities.  

Shining Brightly

The unofficial start of summer began on a joyful note along the ocean in Manasquan as Our Lady, Star of the Sea Chapel opened its doors once again for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

PTA gathering was time to share Good News, build camaraderie

It was an evening of prayer, fellowship and celebration as the Mercer County Region of the Trenton Diocesan Council of Parent Teacher Associations gathered at St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, May 1 for its annual spring conference.

Mercy supporters honored at 'Walk With Mercy ' luncheon

Mercy Center and the Sisters Academy of New Jersey, both located in Asbury Park, honored Mercy Sister Diane Szubrowski and Lisa Fontenelli during the fifth annual Walk with Mercy Awards Luncheon held May 9 in the Navesink Country Club. All proceeds from the event, which drew a throng of 200 …

Food drive is just one thing that makes OLPH a 'Best Of' school

Kaci Mikulski is one young lady who keeps her priorities in order. In between two morning lacrosse matches, an early afternoon soccer game and a graduation party later in the day, the second grader in Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Maple Shade, made time in her busy May 17 …

Learning New Cultures

St. Aloysius School, Jackson, has introduced a Spanish club as an extra-curricular opportunity for students of all different levels to experience Spanish language and activities that go beyond the classroom setting.

Paws and Pages -- Students in St. Dominic School get furry companions for reading practice

Whoever said that dogs have no place in the classroom is in for a rude awakening.

St. Catharine students put service into action

Students in St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, recently concluded a six-week humanities’ service project. Faith, Knowledge and Service has been the school’s motto for many years and is now this year’s chosen motto for the National Catholic Educational Association.


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