PARISHES
'Doing it all' - Catholic students embark on mission of service
In communities across central New Jersey, students from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton are spending a day doing service April 29. This second annual event includes everything from visiting senior homes to organizing environmental clean-ups on the shore, and is another reminder that when it comes to service, …
Local library, student's good intentions result in a lot of books for school in Africa
Kevin Paleski, a junior in St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, literally went from knowing next to nothing about the existence of Swaziland one day to wanting to help build a school library and improve student literacy in the African nation the next.
'Tami's Family Festival' to raise funds for family of beloved catechist
A day of family-style fun will serve as a memorial tribute to Tamara Wilson-Seidle, who lost her life to an act of domestic violence June 16, 2015.
Mass, Communion breakfast center on tools of faith
More than 260 faithful gathered May 1 for a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and concelebrated by Father Timothy Capewell, pastor in St. David the King Parish, West Windsor.
Precious Blood Parish to celebrate 125th anniversary
Precious Blood Parish, Monmouth Beach, is planning a two-day celebration of their 125th anniversary June 4-5 on the parish grounds.
Wayside parish to offer series on the Mass
St. Anselm Parish, Wayside, will offer a five-week series on “A Biblical Walk-Through the Mass” starting May 16. Sessions will run on Mondays from 2-4 p.m. and repeated from 7-9 p.m.
Charity golf tournament to benefit needy
St. Mary’s Council, Knights of Columbus, Medford, will hold a golf tournament June 13 at Medford Village Country Club, 28 Golfview Drive.
A celebration of history and faith
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Filipino community will host its fifth annual celebration of Flores de May/Santacruzan in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 21.
Parish hears update on persecuted Iraqi Christians
Too often ignored by many media outlets, the plight of persecuted Iraqi Christians hit home dramatically in St. Peter Church, Point Pleasant Beach, April 22.
Georgian Court freezes tuition costs for 2016-17
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, will not increase tuition costs next academic year, a move that effectively holds the cost of attendance at current levels for both undergraduate and graduate students, university officials recently announced.
After 137 years, Mercy Sisters say farewell to St. Paul's
St. Paul Parish and School, Princeton, will mark Sunday, May 22 with both sadness and joy, as during the 11:30 a.m. Mass parishioners and students will celebrate the 137-year presence of the Sisters of Mercy, who will be leaving in June.
Monmouth County students cited as 'Caring' seniors
Whether it is for local programs such as animal adoption and aiding children with special needs, or for national campaigns like preventing severe burns or treating breast cancer, Catholic youth of the Diocese of Trenton have shown they are ready to work toward bettering their school, parish and community.
Dorothy Day to be focus of adult faith formation session
Professor Dianne Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., associate professor for graduate studies and administration and assistant professor of pastoral theology in Seton Hall University, South Orange, will lead a presentation on Dorothy Day: Saint? May 19 at 7 p.m. in St. Paul Parish Center, Princeton.
Health fair planned for May 21
St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, in conjunction with the Trenton Health Team, Mom's Quit Connection and the US Dept. Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health will host a Multicultural Health Fair May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the medical center’s Crean Hall auditorium located at …
Red Bank Catholic student project is for the birds
Thanks to the ingenuity of a science teacher and a group of students from Red Bank Catholic High School, a recent innovation is ensuring that the sight and song of another generation of birds is gracing the skies above central New Jersey.
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