PARISHES

Georgian Court University announces guaranteed financial aid

High school seniors who plan to start college this fall are narrowing their choices and taking the next step to prepare for college—completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA. The process determines how much a family might be expected to contribute toward their student’s college …

Georgian Court University announces guaranteed financial aid

High school seniors who plan to start college this fall are narrowing their choices and taking the next step to prepare for college -- completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA. The process determines how much a family might be expected to contribute toward their …

New pastor pledges to unite faith community

“To make one community, we need to work together,” said Father Fernando A. Lopez during a Mass marking his installation as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Agnes Church, marked the Colombian-born priest’s first pastorate and …

Students visit Broadway for play following course reading

Most high school students have some formal introduction to the works of William Shakespeare in class, but not all of them get to follow up that reading with a trip to see a Shakespeare-inspired Broadway play.

Project Love for Africa event Feb. 13 and 14 in Hightstown

At all Masses Feb. 13 and 14, St. Anthony of Padua, Hightstown, will host two School Sisters of Notre Dame for the parish’s annual PROJECT Love for Africa event.

Vocations chalice blessed by bishops

A beloved chalice from the faith community of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, is continuing its faith-based travels throughout New Jersey.  Thanks to the efforts of parishioners Donald and Pamela Grimmé, the ornate vessel has now been blessed by three Bishops of New Jersey.

Project Love for Africa blooms again in Hightstown parish

In St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, Valentine’s Day is a serious tradition.  In the church foyer,  on a table set with African wood carvings lay valentines – cut from red construction paper, spangled with  glittery hearts and faux gemstones, and laced with ribbon, the kind children often bring home from …

Fundraiser planned for Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey

St. Margaret Council, Knights of Columbus, Woodbury Heights, will host a buffet and basket fundraiser to benefit Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey, a facility in Riverside that provides care to women and their children.

Labyrinth Walk in Brant Beach

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Brant Beach, has scheduled a Labyrinth Walk for March 7 from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and March 8 from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the church hall located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

Love and Mercy -- A Valentine's Day night of reflection

Forget the chocolates, stash the roses. Thirty couples decided they wanted a different way to show their spouse they loved them this year. For the past few years, San Alfonso Retreat House, West End, has been offering a “Valentine Twilight Evening of Reflection. This year’s celebration, held Feb. 11, included …

Stuart head of school participates in prestigious fellowship program

Dr. Patty Fagin, head of school at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton, kicked off 2016 by joining contemporaries from around the world through a prestigious fellowship.

Bishop installs Father Koch as pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel

Father Garry Koch was installed as pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, during a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., Feb. 27.

Parish plans a Lenten mission

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Whiting, will hold a parish Lenten mission March 14 to 16 at 30 Schoolhouse Road. 

'Living Last Supper' to be presented in Belmar parish

St. Rose Parish, Belmar, will present The Living Last Supper based upon Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting. The presentation, which is free to the public, will take place March 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. in the church located at 603 Seventh Ave.

Parish Mission in Hamilton

Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, is offering a mission from March 13 to March 16.


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