PARISHES

Community dinner models spirit of hope and giving in St. Benedict Parish

Her face beaming with joy, Patti Dickens felt proud while watching an army of youth volunteers deliver happiness as well as hot meals at the Thanksgiving community dinner held Nov. 24  in St Benedict Parish, Holmdel.

St. Francis Medical Center earns an 'A' grade for patient safety

An announcement released nationally by the independent hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group, shows key shifts among many hospitals on the A,B,C,D and F grades rating them on errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

Blessing of the Nativity set for Dec. 12

Msgr. James Innocenzi, diocesan judicial vicar, and Father Brian Woodrow, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, and chaplain of St. John the Baptist Council, Knights of Columbus, Allentown, are expected to join members from Knights of Columbus councils for the annual Blessing of the Nativity Dec. 12 starting …

St. Raphael School tops the field in technology competition

A team of students from St. Raphael School, Hamilton, channeled its inner MacGyver Nov. 24 to win first place for an ingenious design of a brace to support over 990 pounds.

St. Leo the Great faculty showcased by NCEA following faith, tradition course

The faces of the St. Leo the Great School, Lincroft, faculty and staff have long been familiar to the student body there, as well as parents and other members of the parish and school community.

OLL Medical Center expands liver transplant program

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden, is collaborating with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology to provide expanded liver disease services to the Southern New Jersey community.

Archbishop highlights theme of forgiveness during Advent retreat

The parish community of Our Lady of Sorrows- St. Anthony, Hamilton, welcomed Archbishop Harry J. Flynn, archbishop emeritus of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN, for a two-day Advent mini-retreat.

Brick By Brick... -- TCA students take on LEGO League Tournament

Most days, elementary school students have to leave their LEGO blocks at home when they go off to school.

Faithful from Toms River and beyond celebrate Feast of Guadalupe

“I am a gift of mercy,” Rosalina McCarthy said with a smile as she sat in a pew in St. Joseph Church preparing to recite the Rosary.

Crèche blessed in front of N.J. State House

The freedom to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in the public square was enthusiastically celebrated in front of the New Jersey State House in Trenton Dec. 12.

Packed St. Gregory the Great hears national speaker

It was Catholicism for real life – Chris Stefanick, a nationally-known speaker and author, came to St. Gregory the Great, Hamilton Square, on Dec. 2 to “Reboot!” their faith.

Gifts of warmth flow from St. Francis Hospital to Trenton Community

While this Advent has been unseasonably warm, forecasters say colder days are just around the corner.

'Invention Convention' engages students in STEM fields

Maybe it was a snow shovel with salt, hand warmers and a flashlight attached to the handle. Or perhaps it was the can crusher for recycling, or even the night light ball to allow for playing catch after dark.

Polar Plunge plans for tenth frigid fundraiser Jan. 10

A decade ago, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Patrick Torphy Division of Middletown put together a winter fundraiser aimed to benefit a pair of Catholic schools.

St. Dominic students take first place in Stock Market game

Pack lunch. Make sure your homework is completed. Check the NASDAQ before the markets open for the day.


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