PARISHES
James Hauenstein to lead Mater Dei Prep into new era
The board of trustees in Mater Dei Prep, New Monmouth, announced that James Hauenstein has been named the school’s inaugural president effective July 1. On the same day, Mater Dei Prep will officially begin as a private, Catholic college preparatory school.
Summer collection seeks schools supplies for students in need
When Aileen Rivell and her family moved from Westfield to their current home in Colts Neck – becoming parishioners of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck – one thing was missing: a school supply drive to collect needed materials for students.
Students' generosity helps family look forward to new home; dedication ceremony set for July 12
It won’t be too long before Inez Tello and her two sons move into the house St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, and Colts Neck Reformed Church partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build.
Teachers complete GCU graduate program for Catholic school educators
A special group of teachers who just earned master’s degrees in Georgian Court University, Lakewood, found that some of their most memorable lessons didn’t come from the curriculum.
During Holy Hour, parishioners pray for Charleston victims
As a storm raged outside of St. Joan of Arc Church, Marlton, the evening of June 23, inside parishioners quietly gathered to dedicate a special Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration for the end of racism in the world, a tribute to those who lost their lives in a race-related church …
Franciscan Spiritual Center offerings
The Franciscan Spiritual Center of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Brant Beach, announces the following programs:
Home Sweet Home
The dedication ceremony of the Freehold Habitat house, that was a joint project of the St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, and the Colts Neck Reformed Church in partnership with the Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County, was celebrated July 12 at the house site on 108 Center St.
Parish Legion of Mary ministries bring the Blessed Mother home
In an effort to encourage thoughtful prayer and to bring the Blessed Mother closer to individuals and families, a collection of parishes throughout the Diocese offer parishioners the opportunity to host, so to speak, statues of the Blessed Mother in their own homes.
Retreat offered to meet needs of today's women
With the hope of supporting Catholic women’s spiritual, mental and physical needs, and to provide them with a forum for personal and spiritual growth, Catholic Women of Zion (CWOZ) – Chapter 1 is putting together a retreat day.
Lawrenceville parish prepares for St. Ann Novena
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will celebrate its annual novena in honor of St. Ann, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus, July 18-26. The novena preachers are Capuchin Franciscan Father Senan Taylor, a spiritual director, preacher and social worker, and Sister of St. Joseph Karen Cavanagh, pastoral …
Talent show is a CYO summer favorite
“There are two things I look forward to the most in summer – New York Yankees baseball and the CYO Talent Show!” associate camp director Dan Bossio quipped as he welcomed almost 300 campers and their parents to the annual CYO Summer Camp Talent Show July 9.
In Asbury Park, many gather to celebrate culture, faith and community
Coming together to celebrate culture, faith and community was the motivation for the more than 1,000 men, women and children who attended the second annual Great Festival of Mother of Mercy Parish, Asbury Park.
Pro-life witness planned amid legal battle for notorious provider
Pro-life supporters are urged to join a peaceful prayer witness on Wednesday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Princeton Women's Services Center, 1345 Kuser Road, Hamilton.
St. Rose freshman selected for science writing program
With a plethora of reports and literature pointing to the belief that most Americans are not scientifically literate, many have focused their efforts on trying to reverse the trend, and to make complicated scientific issues and research studies both understandable and accessible to the general public.
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