PARISHES

Parish choir praises the Lord through song

St. Augustine is credited with saying, “He who sings, prays twice,” and what beautiful prayers were sung during a multilingual concert in Blessed Sacrament-Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd Church, Trenton, Nov. 16. The proceeds of the free-will offering event will be used to purchase a new sound system for …

St. Francis Medical Center recognized for patient safety

St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, has scored an “A” in the 2014 Fall Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

St. Paul School top scholars

The St. Paul School Lions roared to a first place finish in the 33rd annual Scholastic Olympics held in Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, Nov. 13.

Cultural Celebration

The community of Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton’s Upper School, gathered for an assembly which highlighted the Latino heritage and the contributions that Latinos have added to the American culture.

Holy Cross School hosts medical missionary for National Vocation Awareness Week

Sister Margaret Meyer didn’t let 20,000 crocodiles stand in her way when she waded into Kenya’s Lake Turkana to cool off from the scorching 120 degree heat.

St. Paul students spend day of service farming for food pantries

Eighth graders and their teachers from St. Paul School, Princeton, recently spent a Day of Service on a Burlington County farm during which they collected leftover crops from a farmer’s fields for distribution to the poor.

Parish Religious Education Week celebrated nationwide

Children’s liturgies, sacramental preparation, May crownings, youth retreats – all are visible signs of faith being nurtured not just in the pews, but also in classrooms and parish centers.

Bishop O'Connell's homily for St. Gregory the Great Academy

Today the Catholic Church throughout the whole world celebrates a special feast day that reminds us how special Mary, Jesus’ Mother, is to all of us. God chose her from among all possible women in the history of the world to be the Mother of Jesus.

UPDATED: St. Gregory the Great Academy anniversary a banner, "Blue Ribbon" Day

Blue was the color of the day Nov. 21 as students, parents, faculty and staff gathered with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., to celebrate not only the 50tth anniversary of St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, but its recent designation as a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.  

Thanksgiving celebration bridges faiths, builds community

The theme of a Thanksgiving service, “creating a home together,” was premised on the importance of building relationships and giving thanks.

Knights spend Thanksgiving morning 'truly helping people'

For members of the Knights of Columbus Council in St. Martha Parish, Point Pleasant, Thanksgiving mornings are devoted to service.

Come, Lord Jesus

The holy season of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year was marked in parishes throughout the world Nov. 30. The Church's liturgical life moves to Cycle B, which is the year of the Gospel of Mark. The season is to be observed with a spirit of reconciliation, …

Variety of continuing education at McAuley Institute

Studies show that continuing to learn new skills as we age can help our brains stay healthy. Georgian Court University, Lakewood, aims to reinforce this phenomenon with a series of programs aimed at older citizens.

Knight recognized for lifetime of service to parish

A charter member of the Knights of Columbus’ St. Gregory the Great Council, who freely admits, “I’m addicted to helping people,” has been recognized with the fraternal organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Students' faith goes national

How can a social studies project be used to evangelize to the peers of middle-school students?


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